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Adopting a Greyhound

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Greyhound - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

A Greyhound costs around $300 when adopted from a rescue or shelter. Buying one from a breeder can cost between $1,000 and $4,000 or more.

The easiest way to adopt a Greyhound would be through a rescue that specializes in Greyhounds. A great place to start would be to start a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Greyhounds in your area.

Greyhound fun facts

Fun Facts:

Greyhounds are the fastest of all dog breeds, with the ability to run up to 45 miles per hour! The fastest speed for a racehorse is 43 miles per hour. It only takes Greyhounds three strides to get to 30 mph.

Greyhound does not actually mean grey-colored dog. The name comes from the old Saxon word "grei," which means beautiful. This is perhaps because it is so beautiful to see a greyhound running at full tilt.

The Greyhound has a much more peripheral range of vision than most other dogs. They can see 270 degrees, whereas humans can only see 180 degrees. As sighthounds, they have long been used in "coursing," which is where dogs hunt by sight instead of smell.

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Greyhound Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Greyhound types to temperament and health issues to popular Greyhound mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.