Greyhound

A graceful sprinter with a surprisingly lazy indoor lifestyle.

Despite being known for their speed, Greyhounds are calm and gentle pets who love lounging around the house. They are affectionate, well-mannered, and suitable for many types of homes, including apartments. Socialization and gentle handling are key.

Quick Facts

SizeLarge
Breed GroupHound
Lifespan10–12 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 1 hour per day
TrainabilityEasy to train with a gentle approach, though sensitive to harsh discipline.
Grooming NeedsMedium
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyLow
TemperamentCalm, gentle, and affectionate — great with families and other dogs.

Available Greyhounds

564 dogs available
Abbi, a 4 years old female Greyhound available for adoption from WK Retired Greyhounds in Essex

WK Retired Greyhounds

Abbi

Essex
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedGreyhound

Abbi is 4yrs old. She is very nervous until she knows you but does come round with patience and kindness. She would prefer to be the only dog at home, but does walk happily with other dogs, which would give her confidence. She will need a patient and understanding home, without young children as they may be too much for her. She is clean in her kennel and will be really loyal once she trusts you. Update: Abbi will need a home without too much activity where she can come out of her shell. She may be able to live with a confident dog-savy cat. She would prefer a more rural setting as she is spooked very easily by unexpected noise.

Ajay, a 3 years old male Greyhound available for adoption from Leicester Animal Rescue in Leicestershire

Leicester Animal Rescue

Ajay

Leicestershire
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedGreyhound

Adorable Ajay is the sweetest boy. He’s an ex racing greyhound which means he has not been in a home, therefore, may not be house trained but don’t let that put you off. Ajay is a very snuggly, affectionate boy. He walks like a dream on the lead. He loves a good blast around a field (a secure one!). He can be homed with children over the age of 10 years old and seems fine with other dogs but can’t be homed with small furries. Ajay loves a soft toy to play with and snuggling up in a cozy bed. Unfortunately, black greyhounds get overlooked for some reason! But whoever is lucky enough to give this sweet boy a home, will have a loyal and loving friend for life!

Al, a 5 years old female Greyhound available for adoption from Makants Greyhound Rescue in Greater Manchester

Makants Greyhound Rescue

Al

Greater Manchester
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedGreyhound

Handsome 3.5 year old AL arrived with us on the 9th May 2026.AL loves to see the volunteer walkers and walks well on the lead. He is interested to see there are other breeds of dog on his walks but doesn't react negatively towards them. He has shown he is a confident, friendly and affectionate boy who also enjoys spending time in the enrichment (home from home) room playing with toys.AL doesn't like to miss out and loves to be involved in everything that's going on! He could live in a home with another female hound or would be equally happy as an only dog. We think AL would prefer to live with older children, 10 years plus.Details of our homing requirements can be found on this link: https://makants.uk/adopt-foster/

Albie, a 5 years old male Greyhound available for adoption from Forever Hounds Trust in Devon

Forever Hounds Trust

Albie

Devon
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedGreyhound

I will be ready for homing once I have been assessed and castratedAlbie has just arrived into our care, and we are looking forward to getting to know him. As Albie progresses through his assessment, we will understand what type of home he needs. We may already have a suitable home offer for Albie on our waiting list. However, if we don’t hear from any of our current home offers, we will then make Albie available, provide more details, and accept new home offers for him. At that point, the option to apply to home this lovely dog will appear. Watch this space!

Alfie, a 4 years old male Greyhound available for adoption from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in Greater London

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Alfie

Greater London
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedGreyhound

Alfie is a cheeky, playful and affectionate Greyhound who has quickly charmed everyone with his soft nature and delightful presence. He loves attention from his known people and is often found playing with toys, zooming around paddocks or enjoying gentle fuss.Alfie enjoys gentle walks, enrichment games, and then a long nap on a comfy bed. He is looking for a supportive and patient home where he can settle in his own pace.A secure garden is needed for Alfie so he can have a safe area for his playful side and the occasional burst of energy. This will also come in handy while he is learning the basics and the routines of home life.Alfie is very sociable with other dogs, especially other Greyhounds, and he enjoys their company on walks and in calm social settings. As one of Alfie’s favourite things to do is play with toys, he can become grumpy when he has to share them with other dogs. We feel he would prefer to be the only dog in the household, where he can relax, enjoy his toys, and build a close bond with his new family.With kindness, consistency, and plenty of affection, Alfie will blossom into a loyal, fun-loving and trusting companion who gives back every bit of love he receives.If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Alfie, you can e-mail our rehoming team on bow.rehomers@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here; https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogsPlease be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.

Alfie, a 4 years old male Greyhound available for adoption from Forever Hounds Trust in Devon

Forever Hounds Trust

Alfie

Devon
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedGreyhound

I am new to the centre and need to be fully assessed before I am available for rehomingAlfie has just arrived into our care and we are looking forward to getting to know him. As he progresses through his assessment we will understand what type of home he needs. We may already have a suitable home offer for Alfie on our waiting list. However if we don’t hear from any of our current home offers we will then make Alfie available, provide more details and accept new home offers for him. At that point, the option to apply to home this lovely dog will appear. Watch this space!

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