Should You Get a Greyhound Dog?

10. Potential Health Problems

Like all breeds, greyhounds can be prone to certain conditions. Joint dysplasia can be a problem, particularly in dogs bred for show. If you're buying a greyhound from a breeder instead of adopting a retired racer, make sure the parents have been tested by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals for that along with hypothyroidism and von Willebrand's disease, a blood disorder.

Greyhounds can also be more sensitive to anesthesia than other breeds due to their low body fat, so talk to your veterinarian about the risks before procedures that require it. They can also be prone to a condition called bloat, or gastric torsion, which may need surgical intervention if it occurs.