Are greyhounds a good match for seniors?
One trade magazine has an article about ‘seniors” and dogs. Because greyhounds are so gentle and not demanding of constant attention and are indeed 40mph couch potatoes, they are a wise choice. They provide a wonderful incentive to get out for a daily walk. And a more mature greyhound, maybe a 6 or 7 year old as opposed to a 2 to 4 year old might also be considered. As you will read later on this page, many greyhounds are frequent if not permanent guests in nursing homes. Are greyhounds good watch dogs? Nope. Greyhounds in a home typically are very quiet dogs. They may let you know that you have “company” by standing in front of the area closest to the “guest” and wagging their tail and, on occasion, let out a single “woof”. But they would not be considered “watch dogs.” What is the average life span of a greyhound? Greyhounds typically live approximately 12 – 14 years with the proper care. How old are the greyhounds that are available for adoption? Typically the greyhounds that come t
