Can Greyhounds be let off their leash while outside?
No, Greyhounds must always be kept on a leash when outside of a completely fenced area! Greyhounds belong to the Sight Hound group and can see clearly for very long distances (more than half a mile!) and their attention can be easily captured by any small animal or motion. They are not “street wise”, and do not consider the traffic. Greyhounds can not find their way home after a romp on the loose and they can run 45 mph (as fast as a horse at full speed!) so catching one on the loose can be next to impossible. So why take the risk? If you do, it could cost your Greyhound his/her life.
