Connect with responsible Greyhound breeders offering healthy, well-socialized puppies. The world's fastest couch potatoes await!
Understanding the gentle athlete's unique traits
Male: 65-85 lbs
Female: 50-65 lbs
Male: 28-30 inches
Female: 27-28 inches
10-14 years
With proper care
Gentle, Calm
45 mph couch potatoes
Understanding the investment in your gentle athlete
Top-tier dogs for showing and breeding
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Descendants of champion racers
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Perfect family companions without show potential
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Gentle athletes ready for couch life
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Greyhounds are relatively affordable compared to many breeds. Retired racing dogs offer exceptional value - gentle, trained adults at adoption fees. Remember to budget $1,500-$2,000 annually for food, vet care, and their special needs like coats and soft bedding.
Understanding age considerations for your Greyhound
Highest price point
Moderate pricing
Slightly reduced
Significantly lower
Essential checks before bringing home your gentle athlete
Understanding your gentle athlete's unique needs
20-30 minute walks daily, occasional sprints in secure areas
Weekly brushing, occasional baths, regular nail trims
Sensitive nature requires positive reinforcement, independent thinkers
Apartment-friendly despite size, needs soft bedding areas
Greyhounds have unique physiology: thin skin requires soft bedding to prevent sores, low body fat means they need coats in cold weather, and they're sensitive to anesthesia. Always use a martingale collar and ensure your vet is familiar with sighthound-specific care requirements.
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Important health factors for prospective owners
Pro Tip: Greyhounds have unique physiology that requires special veterinary knowledge. Before purchasing, locate a vet experienced with sighthounds. Their low body fat affects medication dosing and anesthesia requirements significantly.
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Get answers to common questions about buying Greyhounds responsibly
Greyhound puppies typically cost between $500-$3,000. Show quality: $1,500-$3,000. Racing lines: $800-$2,000. Pet quality: $500-$1,500. Retired racers: $250-$500. Prices vary based on bloodlines, breeder reputation, and location.
Yes! Greyhounds are gentle, calm dogs perfect for families. Despite their racing heritage, they're notorious couch potatoes requiring only moderate exercise. Their sweet nature, minimal grooming needs, and quiet demeanor make them excellent apartment dogs and family companions.
Look for health clearances (hips, eyes, heart, thyroid), NGA/AKC registration, genetic testing for breed-specific conditions, proper socialization, and a written health guarantee. Meet the parents, visit the facility, and ensure the breeder is knowledgeable about sighthound-specific care.
Greyhounds have unique needs: thin skin requires soft bedding, low body fat means they need coats in cold weather, they're sensitive to anesthesia (need sighthound-savvy vets), require martingale collars due to neck shape, and have strong prey drive requiring secure fencing.
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