Initial Questions

Questions that you may like to ask yourself when thinking of adopting a greyhound.

Are there any children in the home? What are the ages of the children?
Does everyone in the household want to adopt a greyhound?
What is the activity level of your household (e.g., quiet / moderate / active)?
What is the noise level of your household (e.g., quiet / moderate / noisy)?
Are there any family members with special needs, medical conditions or allergies who might be affected by bringing a dog into the home?
Will someone be able to spend most of the greyhound's first few days at home with it to help the dog adjust?
Greyhounds can live for 12 to 15 years. Have you considered the financial implications of adopting one?
Are you able to offer the dog a stable routine?
Taking into consideration such things as work, shopping etc. what would be the longest period of time that the animal would be left on its own on a day to day basis?
How would you cope with holiday periods?
Does your family anticipate any major lifestyle changes in the next year (e.g., retirement, new baby, moving, new job, long holidays or schedule change)?
What reasons do you consider valid for giving up a pet (e.g., barking, chewing, digging, unable to housebreak etc.)?

What type of property do you live in? Is it suitable for a dog?
If you rent your home, do you have permission from the landlord to have a dog living on the property?
Does the property have a garden? Is the garden well fenced? How high is the fence?
Where do your current pets spend their days?
Where will the greyhound live and sleep?
How much exercise will the dog receive everyday?
When would you be ready to take your greyhound home?

Are there any other pets in the household?
Have you previously owned any dogs?
What training methods do you prefer?
Do you appreciate the work that might be required to help the greyhound learn to live with your other animals?

Why would you choose to share your life with a greyhound rather than another type of dog?
Do you have a sex preference?
Do you have an age preference?
What type of temperament would you prefer your dog to have (e.g., active / shy / quiet / playful / affectionate / independent / outgoing / watchdog / enthusiastic)?

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