FAQ – GPA – Louisville

What color coat do Greyhounds have?

There are sixteen recognized coat colors for Greyhounds, as seen in the official color chart of the American Greyhound Track Operators Association at A Breed Apart.

Are retired racing Greyhounds AKC registered?

Racing Greyhounds in the U.S. are not AKC dogs; they are registered by the National Greyhound Association. Show Greyhounds are registered by the AKC, but they are relatively rare.

Why should I adopt a greyhound over another breed?

Check out the Top Ten List of reasons why you should adopt a Greyhound (from The Greyhound Project, Inc.).

Common Myths About Greyhounds

	FALSE: “Greyhounds are nervous, high strung, and temperamental.”
	*REALITY: Greyhounds are actually the calmest of dogs. They have been called the 45 mph couch potato.*

	FALSE: “Greyhounds are vicious.”
	REALITY: Greyhounds wear muzzles when they race to keep them from accidentally hurting each other during a race and to help identify the winner in photo finishes.

	FALSE: “Greyhounds are fragile.”
	REALITY: Greyhounds just look fragile. They are strong, high tuned athletes and are no more fragile than any other canine.

	FALSE: “Greyhounds can’t sit.”
	REALITY: Most greyhounds can be taught to sit, particularly after their rear hip muscles soften in retirement. Those few who never sit can be taught to stand/stay or down/stay as an alternative to sitting.

	FALSE: “Greyhounds need a special diet and lots of food.”
	REALITY: Retired racers eat the same kind of quality dog food that is fed to any other dog and in the same quantities.

	FALSE: “Greyhounds are too big to be kept in an apartment or condominium.”
	REALITY: Retired racers are generally low key animals who do not need an unusually large living space.

	FALSE: “Greyhounds need lots and lots of exercise.”
	REALITY: An ordinary amount of exercise with an occasional run in an enclosed area is sufficient for most retired racers.