are greyhounds good for apartments ?

Question

Im really interested in adopting a greyhound but i live in new york city and was wondering if they are good for apartment living

Answer 1

Greyhounds make surprisingly good apartment dogs.

The are short sprint runners, so they don't actually need a lot of room to run, just make sure they get a couple of walks a day. They are also pretty quiet sweet dogs

What a wonderful thing you are doing adopting a greyhound, there are so many abused unwanted greyhounds out there looking for a good home.

Answer 2

Greyhounds are wonderful pets. Most will do well in an apartment under the following conditions:

1) About 20 to 30 minutes of walking a day.
2) A good romp in a fenced in dog park once or twice a week
3) An owner who understands that they must never ever ever be allowed outside without a martingale collar (they can slip out of regular collars) and a leash. They will chase anything that moves (plastic bags, pieces of paper, little critters, etc.) You will never be able to stop this chase behavior.

Greyhounds are often described as 45 mph couch potatoes. This means that when they go, they go very fast for a relatively short period of time, then they sleep. They are natural sprinters. Despite being large dogs, they take up relatively little space. They will insist on getting on the softest surface you have in your home. You will not be able to keep it off the sofa and/or bed.

They are naturally quiet dogs and tend not to bark much -- perfect for an apartment. They are definitely not guard dogs.

They have relatively little hair but they do shed. Their fur is very soft and "pet-able". They are some of the few dogs who really do need a coat if you take them out for long in the winter.

The people at the greyhound rescue agencies do a wonderful job. Most are very good at matching the dog to the person. Be sure to let them know about your living situation and activity level.

Most people think that because they are so fast, they must need a lot of exercise -- NOT TRUE. They actually need less exercise than many small dogs (like terriers), however they need a larger space in which to exercise. Remember that at the track they are kept in small kennels and allowed out into a relatively small open area several times a day. They only get to run full out a few times a week.

While an apartment isn't the best choice for any dog, the greyhound is one of the better large dog choices for an apartment.

They are patient with children and are more likely to get up and move rather than snap at a child who is bothering them. That being said, I wouldn't recommend some greyhounds for very young children. Actually, there are very few breeds that I would recommend for very young children. I believe that when small children are involved, the dogs must be evaluated individually and even then should never be left alone with a small child.

Some greyhounds develop separation anxiety. This is relatively common among breeds that develop a strong bond with their humans. Special care must be taken with their teeth. They don't produce much saliva and the long shape of their jaw promotes tartar buildup. Therefore greyhounds teeth should be brushed every day. The breed tends to have a higher likelyhood of developing bone cancer. It also has special anesthesia and medication needs. Be sure you choose a vet that is knowledgeable about these special needs.

I warn you, once you get one greyhound you will fall so much in love that the second one will not be far behind. There are very few greyhound parents who can stop at just one.

I started with one and now have 4 -- all of whom donate blood to save other dogs.

Answer 3

A greyhound would be very content living in an apartment provided he gets a couple of really good walks every day. Your best bet would be to ask for a dog who's a little bit older because the average 2 year old has too much energy for apartment living. Talk to the rescue group - they're really good at matching people up with the right dog for them. (I've got a 9 year old with way too much energy to be happy in an apartment, but I've fostered 2 year olds who would have done quite well.)

Answer 4

Greyhounds are wonderful for apartments! They are actually rather "lazy" dogs. They would rather lay curled up sleeping most of the time. They only run if there's something chase - so keep him leased or safely fenced when you're outside. My friend has three retired racing greyhounds & I have never seen them not laying on a bed or pillow around the house!

Answer 5

Absolutely!

Here's a snippet on Greyhounds from Wikipedia, since I couldn't sum it up any better -

Although greyhounds are extremely fast, they are not high-energy dogs. They are sprinters, and although they love running, they do not require extensive exercise. Most are quiet, gentle animals. An adult greyhound will stay healthy and happy with a daily walk of as little as 20 to 30 minutes. Greyhounds are often referred to as "Forty-five mile per hour couch potatoes."

Answer 6

The Greyhound has been rated one of the top 3 apt dogs and primarily based on the prior answers. Low maintenance, reserved and quiet. Will sleep all day if you let them.

Answer 7

They probably are, they have to be motivated to work, as long as it gets a walk every day, they are quite happy lounging around.

Answer 8

As long as it is walked enough I don't think there would be a problem

Answer 9

dont subject a dog to living in a city...

Answer 10

Big dogs need a big yard to stretch their legs. Little dogs or a cat would be better.