Whippets/lurchers And Cats?

Does anyone have any experience owning these dogs and can they be trained to be OK with cats?
I’d like to get one but can’t if they will always instinctively chase cats as I will be making regular trips to my mum’s house and she has 4 cats.
I know greyhounds, whippets and lurchers have all been bred to chase small furry things, but I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck getting them to not do so?

Introducing A Puppy To Cats?

I have two cats who will be around a year and a half next month when the puppy arrives. She is a lab/greyhound cross and will be 8 weeks at the time. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on introducing them to each other. It is also the first time i will have trained a dog other than a border collie so any advice on how they may differ would be excellent.
Just a small side note, i know someone at some point will try to lecture about neutering. A friend of mine is a vet and the pup is already registered with them, is booked to have her vaccinations the day after her arrival and also has her spay pre booked. She is a shelter dog and i don’t want to add to the unwanted pet problem.
Thanks!!

Can You Help With Litter Box Training My 1-year-old Dog? Should I Be Concerned About Cats?

I have a 13 month old Italian Greyhound who is very good at going outside for toileting, but I may be moving to a small apartment and I am considering box training him for convenience and his comfort during possible longer hours and cold weather. When he was a puppy he used puppy pads, but his best buddy always tore them up (and he could have been involved too, but I am not sure). I am aware that if my dog eats litter he can become very ill – and I would like to avoid that. Are there any other suggested materials (I have thought of wood shavings or cedar chips, but have to reference of whether it would work and possible ill effects or such) besides paper, puppy pads, and litter that I could use? Also, if he were to live with cats while being box trained, how would you suggest I teach him the difference between the boxes? Is it possible to put them in the same room wihtout any conflict?
Thanks!