Hound · Large (60-70 lbs) · 10-13 years
Greyhound
Gentle, independent, noble; famously calm indoors - '45 mph couch potato.'
60–70 lb
At a glance
Kid-friendly
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First-time owners
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Energy
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Shedding
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Good with cats
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Alone time
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Apartment OK
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Trainability
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What this is
What they’re great at
✓ Forgiving of first-timer mistakes
✓ Adapts beautifully to smaller spaces
✓ Quiet by nature
✓ A gentle couch companion between sprints
Why it matters
Honest challenges
Prey drive is hardwired
Small fast animals flip an ancient switch - this is wiring, not disobedience.
What helps: ['Management IS the training: never unsupervised with small pets, period', 'Secure fencing plus leash or long line outdoors for life', 'Feed the drive legally: flirt pole and lure-chase games']
Small fast animals flip an ancient switch - this is wiring, not disobedience.
What helps: ['Management IS the training: never unsupervised with small pets, period', 'Secure fencing plus leash or long line outdoors for life', 'Feed the drive legally: flirt pole and lure-chase games']
What you can do
Exercise & training
Exercise: Moderate - short sprints plus walks; sleeps 18 hrs/day
Training profile — Sighthound: The 40-mph couch potato pattern: brief intense exercise, then 20 hours of professional napping. Respect the sprint/rest rhythm.
Sports and outlets that suit them: Fast CAT king · Amble-walk companion
What you can do
Grooming & coat
Grooming: Very low - occasional brushing; thin skin and coat mean they need coats in cold weather.
Shedding: Light.
Good to know
Health to know about
Dental disease, osteosarcoma, bloat, anesthesia sensitivity, corns on feet
Breed-typical tendencies, not a diagnosis. Individual dogs vary enormously — your veterinarian screens for what matters for your dog.
Why it matters
Emergency red flags
Poisoning (chocolate, xylitol, grapes, medications, rodenticide)
Vomiting, drooling, tremors, collapse, or known ingestion
→ Call ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline 855-764-7661 immediately; do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed
Vomiting, drooling, tremors, collapse, or known ingestion
→ Call ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline 855-764-7661 immediately; do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed
Know your ER
→ Save your nearest 24-hour emergency vet's address and phone in your phone TODAY, not during a crisis
→ Save your nearest 24-hour emergency vet's address and phone in your phone TODAY, not during a crisis
BLOAT / GDV - the minutes-matter emergency for this breed
Unproductive retching (trying to vomit, nothing comes), rapidly swelling/hard belly, drooling, pacing, sudden distress after eating
→ Drive to the ER immediately. Do not wait to see if it passes. Untreated GDV is fatal within hours
Unproductive retching (trying to vomit, nothing comes), rapidly swelling/hard belly, drooling, pacing, sudden distress after eating
→ Drive to the ER immediately. Do not wait to see if it passes. Untreated GDV is fatal within hours
This page never carries product links in the emergency section. ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661.
Good to know
The numbers
Typical ranges for planning, not promises — costs vary by region, breeder and individual dog.
| Group | Hound |
| Size | Large (60-70 lbs) |
| Lifespan | 10-13 years |
| Healthy adult weight | 60–70 lb |
| Original purpose | Coursing hare and game by sight and speed. |
| Monthly care | $80-$130 |
| Typical puppy price | $300-$500 (retired racer adoption) / $1,500-$3,000 (AKC breeder) |
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