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Buying a Spanish Greyhound
Buying a Spanish Greyhound is a big decision, and it is important to feel confident throughout the entire process. On Get a Pet, you can compare current listings from both breeders and private sellers, see price, age, and location, and contact sellers directly.
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What is a Spanish Greyhound and how is it different from a regular Greyhound?
It is a traditional Spanish hunting sighthound, originally bred for coursing hares over long distances. Compared with the more familiar racing Greyhound, it is usually finer-boned, more reserved with strangers, and built more for endurance than for short sprinting speed.
What is the typical temperament of a Spanish Greyhound in the home?
They are usually calm, gentle and quite reserved indoors, often described as sensitive and somewhat shy with new people. With their family they tend to be affectionate and quiet, preferring a peaceful, predictable environment rather than a noisy or chaotic household.
How much exercise does a Spanish Greyhound really need?
Despite their athletic look, they are endurance walkers rather than non‑stop runners and often do well with one or two good walks plus some safe off‑lead running each day. Mentally, they benefit from scent games, training and varied routes, since pure physical exercise alone can leave them under‑stimulated.
Are Spanish Greyhounds good for apartment living?
Their quiet, low‑key indoor nature can suit apartment life if they are given adequate daily exercise and regular access to secure running areas. Elevators and busy hallways can be overwhelming for very sensitive individuals, so careful, gradual socialization is important in multi‑unit buildings.
Do Spanish Greyhounds have a strong prey drive and can they live with cats or small pets?
They were bred to chase fast-moving small game, so many have a strong instinct to pursue cats and small animals outdoors. Some individuals can live safely with resident cats under strict supervision and gradual introductions, but reliability around unknown animals or small furries can rarely be guaranteed.
What health problems are most common in Spanish Greyhounds?
They are generally robust but may be prone to issues linked to their deep chest and lean build, such as sensitivity to certain anesthetics and risk of bloat. In some lines, poor early care can lead to joint problems or dental disease, so careful breeder selection and regular veterinary checks are important.
How should I feed a Spanish Greyhound to keep it at a healthy weight?
They should be slim with easily felt ribs and a clear tuck-up, even if that looks thin compared with other breeds. Dividing food into two or more smaller meals, avoiding heavy exercise right after eating, and adjusting portions based on activity level helps maintain ideal weight and reduces bloat risk.
How much grooming does a Spanish Greyhound need and do they shed a lot?
Their short coat is low maintenance and usually only needs weekly brushing to remove loose hairs and maintain skin health. Shedding is generally light to moderate, but they do feel the cold easily, so many need coats in wet or chilly weather rather than frequent baths.
Are Spanish Greyhounds difficult to train given their sighthound background?
They are intelligent but independent and can be sensitive to harsh handling, so training should be quiet, patient and reward based. They often respond best to short, varied sessions and clear routines, and recall work should start early because of their tendency to chase when something triggers their prey drive.
What kind of home environment suits a rescued Spanish Greyhound that may have had a hard past?
Many rescues arrive underweight, anxious or inexperienced with domestic life, so they do best in calm, stable homes with gentle handling and predictable routines. Access to a secure garden, soft bedding, and time to decompress, combined with positive socialization, usually helps them gain confidence steadily.