The basic needs of a greyhound are exactly the same as any adopted dog coming into the home as a pet. Fencing has to be secure and over 1½ metres high. If motivated, hounds can jump over 2 metres....they usually can't be bothered though! They need good quality dried food (no more than 20% protein), water, a comfy bed ....we recommend a single duvet, some treats, exercise and lots of love and understanding.

Please set aside quality time to be with your dog for the first few days at least....don't be too affectionate at first, be firm, kind and let them know calmly what you want from them and take care to help them get used to this totally new lifestyle.

No dog likes to be left alone for long periods of time, greyhounds are no different, although being so VERY lazy they will sleep most of the day even when you are there. They are not 'in your face' dogs, they won't nag for attention....again far too much effort....but as they settle in and learn how to play you can interact much more. As they have missed out on puppy-hood many regress (nicely) into it as their character develops once in the home.