Greyhounds as Pets

Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP)

The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) is an initiative of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) dedicated to finding homes for greyhounds after racing.

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COUCH POTATOES

GREYHOUNDS MAKE IDEAL PETS

Greyhounds are becoming an increasingly popular pet option for a number of reasons.

More and more Australians are becoming aware that greyhounds not only boast a placid nature, but they are excellent companions that don’t require a lot of exercise and are happy to spend most of the day sleeping.

An increasing number of people living in and around Melbourne’s CBD are adopting greyhounds as pets as they are extremely well suited to apartment living.

Here’s some facts you may not know about greyhounds as pets…

They require little grooming
They are quiet and rarely bark
They sleep for around 20 hours a day
Most greyhounds only require a 20-minute walk each day
They can make great jogging companions (but will require some training to increase their endurance)
They are cooperative, adaptable, placid and affectionate
They are suited to living in many types of households including some apartments and properties with small yards