As an experienced greyhound owner I can only echo what has gone before. They make the most wonderful pets, are friendly, placid loyaly and LAZY. It's true they don't need a lot of exercise, one walk a day and a few mad moments in the garden and they'll sleep the rest of the day.
'Magic,' racing name 'Blue Magic' is currently asleep outside my office door and she'll stay there until I go down stairs. At which point she'll raise her head, say 'Oh it's him!' and go back to sleep. They are sight hounds ('Greyhound' coming from 'Gaze Hound,' or so I'm told) and will want to chase anything they see that resembles the lure they were trained to chase. We've trained/taught Magic that there is no point getting excited, she's not going to be allowed to chase something she sees a hundred yards away! Our first greyhound 'Finane Wind' was scared of any other animal and we didn't need a lead for her, she'd stay by my side all the time.
They are 'big dogs' with a 'big dog bark', which they hardly ever use. When you visit the rescue kennels you hardly ever hear a noise. (Try visiting a RSPCA centre and you can hear the yappy dogs from a mile away!)
Years ago I worked out a six word definition for greyhound which most other owners agree is accurate. "Legs, Muscles, no Brain and Asleep!"
They are 'intelligent' but their two brain cells can't figure out that if the brought back the toy you've just thrown for them you'd throw it again.
Greyhounds, new from the rescue centre/track need to be taught to socialise with other dogs, they've never been allowed to do so before and they also need to be taught to 'play.' They do make the most loyal friendly pets/friends and our lives changed when we got our first one.
I won't say they 'like' folk music but they are placid enough to accept that, if it's what we want they'll cope! Magic is a regular at 'The Cause' at Chippenham and 'The Bell' at Grove festivals. Caution, both ours are/were scared stiff of thunder and loud dance-side drums are an approximation too close for comfort.
If you're based any where west London/home counties visit The Hersham Hounds Kennels near Chobham, Denise will find you the perfect greyhound!
Finally, enjoy them!
BobH