Whippets (possibly)

[SteellFJ]

After some good advice and direction from BexVN in another thread (thanks Bex) i registered with Hounds First with a view to rescuing a puppy. Well we only went and passed a home visit for Hounds First the other night and are now waiting to here when we can go visit a litter or two.

Now considering Whippets & Italian Greyhounds as Lurchers and Greyhounds would be to big for my OH.

My Question is this: with these breeds having Negative body fat levels and needing the likes of Raised Bowls Etc where on the interwebs is great for buying accessories and what brands for coats, harnesses etc?

I'm buzzing to get my first puppy since I was a pup myself.

[SteellFJ]

Thanks Guys,

Have being seeing those coats more than most so will go for them when the time comes.

Looking forward to surprising the kids, they think we're getting one soon but won't be telling them when.

I'll keep you all posted.

[SteellFJ]

Brilliant Picture and story, guess I'll need to rescue more than one 😂

[SteellFJ]

bakerstreet said:

You can get smaller greyhounds, but even a small female will be north of 20Kg. Is it size or weight you are concerned about?

We have raised feeding and water bowls. Hes had it since the day he arrived in our house. Custom made by me

I think anything more than 12/15kg would be to much for the OH, if one happens to grow bigger then we'll (I) will consider it a bonus. She would have a Yorkie if it was all her doing or she would allow cats to take over and rule the house.

I'd have Huskies or Rottweilers given half a chance but she's a first timer so i've done a lot of research into temperament and sizes etc over the 3 years i've been talking her round. Narrowed it down to Whippets, Staffys, Labradours and Border Terriers as a broad choice, finally deciding Whippets just before the New Year.

I will probably be looking for a second dog in a few years as well so can go bigger then as the kids will also be older, my youngest is 3 at the moment.

Considering doing my own "Bowl raising apparatus" as well as a wee project to get the tools out.

[SteellFJ]

Actually if you all don't mind confirming something for me: the Person who done the home Visit was a local Veterinary Nurse, when we were talking foods she was a bit adverse to high protein feeds as she believed Sight hounds go mental on higher protein diets, is this true?

What foods are best for them? i want the best for the dogs health only and not something heavily weighted in one direction.

She recommended a local place to us for food which is good so if need be i can speak with them when I have an idea.

[SteellFJ]

bexVN said:

We were accepted....Finally! for a home check from a whippet charity. We had it today, fingers crossed it went well, it seemed to, luckily my job seemed to help!!

Well done Bex, a dog in good hands again soon

[SteellFJ]

moorx said:

Missed this - all three of the dried foods I have used for any length of time with my sighthounds have been 20% protein. I've never tried a higher protein kibble, but mine do get a little bit of tinned meat or fish with theirs.

Thanks Moorx, the VN who visited did also mention tins of fish etc as a treat which is a given i think, maybe the odd bit of raw meat as well since the cats always refused them (weird beast that he is).

Just a waiting game now, although a spanner in the works is the OH's parent offering to take us abroad now in September, not sure whether to wait till after that or just go ahead and look for care when the time comes.

[SteellFJ]

Thought i Would up date this thread.

We are no further forward but have slowed down the search due to going abroad in October, also the charity we passed the Home visit with seem to be lacking in actual dogs let alone pups at present.

Was hoping for a new companion for summer adventures with the family but hey ho!

More when i can give some good news!