Greyhound

A retired racing Greyhound is one of the gentlest routes into dog ownership: an adult with a known temperament, usually quiet indoors and content with two moderate walks a day despite all that speed. Adoption groups match dogs to homes and often test them with cats first. Most keep a strong urge to chase small animals, so keep yours on a lead except in a secure area. Give it a thick bed for those bony joints and a coat in cold weather.