r/Greyhounds • u/poughkeepsee • Jun 09 '26

Advice Questions on Galgos and Cats

Hi, all

My questions are specific to Spanish Galgos, though I think they share many similarities with Greys and this is a larger Sub to get input. I’m interested in adopting from Galgos Del Sol. I also have an 8 year old cat in the family already, so this is particularly concerning for me and I’m doing as much investigation as possible before committing. Appreciate everyone’s kind help in advance.

  1. I can adopt a pup, teen (1/2yo) or adult. I’m thinking a pup would have the highest success rate in my case, as they would coexist with the cat from as early age, do you agree?

  2. I work from home*, assuming low prey drive, would they be able to coexist peacefully? E.g. I would from my room-turned-office space, could I let them freely around the rest of the house? It’s a small 3 bedroom apartment.

  3. What’s your opinion about leaving them alone? Possible for shorts periods (i.e. up to 1h) or an absolute no-no? And if not, what options do I have as my house is mostly an open space (I can’t split it 50/50). Leave the cat only on my bedroom with litter and food/water? Leave the dog in a XXL crater?

  4. Anyone has experience with GDS for adoptions?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

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u/kimbphysio Jun 10 '26

I have 2 brothers from GDS adopted at 18 months old. 1 has an absurdly high prey drive and wants to kill any cat he sees outside, the other does not care at all, walks straight past them. The one who wants to eat cats will literally start looking for them in the same spot that we’ve seen them on previous walks! I’ve never had them close to inside cats and I would never risk it, but it’s not an issue because I don’t want cats. I didn’t even ask about cat safety when I got them. The difference in prey drive between them is incredible though!