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Greyhound Dogs Make a Perfect Family PetIf you are considering a gentle dog to add to your family and wondering which breed of dog is recommended for a family, then a greyhound is one example of a great family pet.
Greyhounds are the fastest breed of dog in the world. They are the second fastest accelerating land mammal animal in the world, after the cheetah. They can run with speeds of around 40 miles an hour, which is why they are used in dog racing. The greyhound belongs to an ancient breed,
believed to have developed originally from a breed of Arabian Sloughi. The greyhound was introduced to Britain by traders and merchants before 900 AD. Greyhound dogs were first used for hunting because of their speed. They would hunt wild boars, deer and other animals. They also like to chase rabbits, cats and anything non-canine so if you have other pets in the home, bear in mind that there might be some animosity since the desire to chase anything small and fluffy is inbuilt.
Greyhound dogs can make great companions, even to children, although they are not friendly to other animals. They are also friendly to human strangers. They are sensitive and very gentle. Greyhounds are also very intelligent animals. They do well in certain sports involving hunting, racing, sighting or watching dogging events. They are affectionate, good-tempered and like to be part of a family group. They are pack-oriented animals so respond well to having a 'master'.
The greyhound will not fight with other canines, unlike some other dog breeds. They might get into an argument with another dog but it is very rare for a greyhound to begin a fight. They usually run from trouble if another dog tries to initiate a fight with them. This is just the way the greyhound was bred.
Greyhounds are intelligent dogs and it is easy for them to learn if they are taught correctly, preferably from an early age. You need to be gentle with them rather than being too strict and disciplinarian. If you shout, that will make them afraid. Rewarding them with strokes and being affectionate is much better than yelling. Greyhounds are sensitive and require an expert handler for the best results. Greyhounds are not high energy dogs and, although they love to sprint, they do not require a lot of exercise as many people think. A walk of half an hour a day is sufficient to keep them happy and in shape. |
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