How much do greyhounds cost?

You can expect to pay anything from $2,500 – $15,000 for a well-bred greyhound pup, depending on its breeding, but it’s not necessarily a case of the more you spend the greater your chances of finding a champion.

Are greyhounds good pets?

Greyhounds have all the advantages of breeding and training when it comes to being a good pet. Their sociability generally makes them great with other pets (including cats!). Their intelligence and breed make them perfect house pets, clean, quiet, and a loving companion.

How old do greyhounds live?

10 – 14 years
Greyhound/Life span

What are retired greyhounds like as pets?

An ex-racers ideal retirement would be in a loving home, living out the rest of their lives as a lazy family pet. Indeed, they adapt to the life of a family pet with considerable ease. Greyhounds are also quiet dogs who rarely bark and not given to excessive demonstrations.

Are Greyhounds cuddly?

In a home environment, the greyhound is affectionate, loyal, and he is not aggressive towards strangers. As they spend most of their time in a racing environment and in kennels where they go through extensive handling, they crave human affection and company.

Are greyhounds cuddly?

What is the role of gap in NSW?

GAP (NSW) attends promotional displays and events throughout the year as part of our educational role. Volunteers are welcome to assist by attending such displays with their dog. GAP (NSW) is co-ordinated by an eight member Management Committee, elected annually from our membership.

How are Greyhounds fostered in the gap program?

Our greyhound foster program is treated the same as a normal adoption by GAP staff. The greyhound is matched to you based on its likely suitability to your home and lifestyle. We base our decisions on the greyhound’s history and careful observation of behaviour in various situations whilst in our care.

How does the gap Foster to adopt program work?

The majority of our greyhounds that are matched with families will go into their new home on a Foster to Adopt basis. Our greyhound foster program is treated the same as a normal adoption by GAP staff. The greyhound is matched to you based on its likely suitability to your home and lifestyle.