Care for a Greyhound
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Reinforce their training. Every time your dog whines by the human door to go outside, show them their door and that they can easily use this to go outside without having to ask or to wait.
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Teach your greyhound at a young age not to chase cats and small pets. Remember that this is a hunting dog and could try to kill your cat. About 10 percent of greyhounds are not trainable in this area.
Be aware of your greyhound when near water - until you see that it knows how to swim. Some greyhounds cannot swim.
Note that greyhounds are very sensitive to cold weather and will need to wear a sweater or coat when they are out in the cold.
Know that greyhounds are prone to bloat and will require two or three small meals a day instead of one or two large ones. They are also sensitive to medication and pesticides (a flea collar can actually kill a greyhound). Avoid vaccinating your dog or using any flea, tick or worm-killing products until you talk to your veterinarian.
Brush your greyhound's coat with a firm bristle brush only when needed. The same applies for bathing. Their short coats remain clean for long periods of time; they are medium shedders.
Trim nails every two to three weeks.
Get your greyhound a lot of chew toys. This breed will chew household items when it does not get sufficient exercise or attention.
Buy a very soft dog bed for your greyhound. They can develop pressure sores if they sleep on hard floors or beds.
Be prepared to enjoy a full 10 to 12 years with your greyhound, as this is the greyhound's average life expectancy.