Is a fenced yard required to adopt a greyhound?
It is not usually a requirement though there are exceptions involving special needs dogs. What is required is that the dog has the opportunity to go out 4 times a day whether it is on a leash or in a fenced yard. 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 t
