Many greyhounds are wonderful with children. They are very docile and have extremely sweet temperaments. You may have seen pictures of the greys racing wearing muzzles that might give the impression that they are aggressive. This is not true. Racing greyhounds are muzzled during life and work at the track for their own safety and protection and to provide clear evidence during photo finishes.
Of course, children must know how to respect animals and give them their space. Since greyhounds have been confined to their own crates and beds, they are possessive of these areas. Eating and sleeping have been very private times in the past for them, and children should be taught not to disturb them during these times. Pets and young children should never be left unsupervised in order to guard the children’s welfare as well as the pet’s.
Greyhounds make wonderful companions for children over the age of 5 yrs old and can also be placed in homes with younger children provided there is proper adult supervision. Just as greyhounds are trained to respect humans, children should be taught to respect the greyhound.
