Are greyhounds hyper dogs?
Nope. Mostly, the opposite. The sprinter in them hangs around in the house. When you come home, you will get a big greeting but shortly thereafter the greyhound will want to “rest.” They really are couch potatoes. Greyhounds love to play with their stuffed toys etc. and they are wonderful companions. But compared to, for example, a Jack Russell Terrier, they are not “hyper” dogs once they have adjusted to their “home life.” What kinds of activities can I do with my greyhound? The activities are many. Greyhounds are wonderful walking partners (after they build some endurance). Greyhounds who are in excellent condition (very high fitness level) participate in lure coursing. We recommend to all adopters that they participate in an obedience class with their greyhound. For those that enjoy that experience, there are several tracks to be taken with obedience training. Who says greyhounds can’t sit? Greyhound’s legs are very long relative to their bodies so when they sit, their butt may not
