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Does anyone here own a Greyhound? I've had 2 (currently have one, but sadly he didnt live with me as I spend 12 hours a day away from home).
He's 10 this year, had him since 2011. He's Blue (I know he looks grey) and retired just before I got him. He chose me, came to my house with people from the RGT and when he was getting told off (I stroked one of the other Greyhound's they brought) he came and hid behind me. He was the only one to make himself comfortable in the house (laid down in the kitchen) and that was the first time he had ever been in a house.
I miss him but I know he's better off at my parents, who spoil him rotten.
Sadly my other Greyhound was taken by Cancer in 2011
Post pics of yours up.
He's 10 this year, had him since 2011. He's Blue (I know he looks grey) and retired just before I got him. He chose me, came to my house with people from the RGT and when he was getting told off (I stroked one of the other Greyhound's they brought) he came and hid behind me. He was the only one to make himself comfortable in the house (laid down in the kitchen) and that was the first time he had ever been in a house.
I miss him but I know he's better off at my parents, who spoil him rotten.
Sadly my other Greyhound was taken by Cancer in 2011
Post pics of yours up.
The blue/grey ones are defintely one of the best colours. I've been told they usually go very quickly from the kennels. I was also told they can be a bit lively. Same with the Brindle coloured dogs. Not sure if there is any truth in that.
There are several greyhound owners who frequent these forums. There are also a few dedicated threads to retired greyhounds, but they are quite old (5 years +)
I did a thread quite recently, but here he is again. This is Herbie. We have only had him for 6 weeks, but he is part of the family and I can't see us parting with him
Bread and raced in ireland and few races here too. Hes a lovely chap. Very friendly and purrs like a cat
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There are several greyhound owners who frequent these forums. There are also a few dedicated threads to retired greyhounds, but they are quite old (5 years +)
I did a thread quite recently, but here he is again. This is Herbie. We have only had him for 6 weeks, but he is part of the family and I can't see us parting with him
Bread and raced in ireland and few races here too. Hes a lovely chap. Very friendly and purrs like a cat [url]|http://thumbsnap.com/1AgiKOYv[/url]He looks lovely. My last one was a black one, I am told they tend to go slowly as people dont like black dogs, but I'm not sure why, though I dont know if I could bring myself to own another black one any time soon as it still hurts from losing my last one.
I'll have to go check your thread out.
Mine was bread in Ireland, but raced mainly in Yorkshire.
I'll have to go check your thread out.
Mine was bread in Ireland, but raced mainly in Yorkshire.
TheAngryDog said:
He looks lovely. My last one was a black one, I am told they tend to go slowly as people dont like black dogs, but I'm not sure why, though I dont know if I could bring myself to own another black one any time soon as it still hurts from losing my last one.
I'll have to go check your thread out.
Mine was bread in Ireland, but raced mainly in Yorkshire.
100% right on the black ones. We looked at a couple when we were looking and they are still being advertised now and thats two months on. the kennels say the same thing. I'll have to go check your thread out.
Mine was bread in Ireland, but raced mainly in Yorkshire.
Nearly everyone we looked at was bread in Ireland. We only came across one that was bread here.
From my limited observations, I think the racing industry is in decline. The Chandlers certainly did well out of selling the Stow as they live in the village where I work (Brookmans Park) and houses are not cheap round here...
bakerstreet said:
TheAngryDog said:
He looks lovely. My last one was a black one, I am told they tend to go slowly as people dont like black dogs, but I'm not sure why, though I dont know if I could bring myself to own another black one any time soon as it still hurts from losing my last one.
I'll have to go check your thread out.
Mine was bread in Ireland, but raced mainly in Yorkshire.
100% right on the black ones. We looked at a couple when we were looking and they are still being advertised now and thats two months on. the kennels say the same thing. I'll have to go check your thread out.
Mine was bread in Ireland, but raced mainly in Yorkshire.
Nearly everyone we looked at was bread in Ireland. We only came across one that was bread here.
From my limited observations, I think the racing industry is in decline. The Chandlers certainly did well out of selling the Stow as they live in the village where I work (Brookmans Park) and houses are not cheap round here...
I often thought about taking in a few old ones who have been in the kennels, give them a nice home until they come to pass...
Yup, 9 year old ex racer, been with us 5 years now, lazy sod,thinks he's a cat most of the time (except whenever sees cats or other Grey's/hounds...)
Beautiful temperament,ours is black with white socks and tail, sometimes looks intelligent, most of the time looks asleep, or annoyed at whatever's disturbing his sleep...will post pic when I get a chance..
Beautiful temperament,ours is black with white socks and tail, sometimes looks intelligent, most of the time looks asleep, or annoyed at whatever's disturbing his sleep...will post pic when I get a chance..
Kiltie said:
Here's Meg, the apple of my eye.
They do have huge tongues don't they! 
I see yours if off the lead. Pictures like this do make me want to work with Herbie on recall. However, he went for a duck this morning and its moments like that that make me think that he just isn't suitable to taken off the lead. Its early days though. We are only on week 7.
Ours rarely lies on his back. He did it on Sunday, but he had to kick me off the sofa to do it...
I have seven greyhounds that live at home with us...my first ever greyhound (Amber) I got when she was 2 years old and she lived til she was 14 and a half and died on valentines day 2012, its no exaggeration to say i think about her every day still.
Currently have 6 boys a girl, made up of
Smiler 4 year old girl black and white
Panda 7 year old black and white
Eric 7 year old blue
Sonny 7 year old brindle
Markie 6 year old black
Johhny 6 year old black
Archie 4 year old brindle
We have 8 cats too and they all live in harmony, despite the dogs been ex racers, given careful integration almost all can be trained to be cat friendly.
Through a racing contact I have I know of a few that are awaiting rehoming and are currently been looked after by the trainer.
Currently have 6 boys a girl, made up of
Smiler 4 year old girl black and white
Panda 7 year old black and white
Eric 7 year old blue
Sonny 7 year old brindle
Markie 6 year old black
Johhny 6 year old black
Archie 4 year old brindle
We have 8 cats too and they all live in harmony, despite the dogs been ex racers, given careful integration almost all can be trained to be cat friendly.
Through a racing contact I have I know of a few that are awaiting rehoming and are currently been looked after by the trainer.
We have a 7 year old Black & white female who is a real gentle giant. She is a rescue ex-racer, but from tracing her history I don't think she ever made it to the track, somehow got injured in training.
They are great dogs to have,very rarely barks, only needing minimal walks at her pace and the use of a settee to lounge on.
Unusually gor a greyhound she is very comfortable with small fury animals, (we have two cats as well as a totally bonkers Hungarian Vizsla but that's another story)and off lead she isn't bothered by rabbits or such like. We have 100% confidence in her off lead, though she hates any loud bangs. Guns, bird scarers & fireworks.
Recently she had to undergo some serious dental work, removal of all bar her canine teeth. 29 removed & an £800 vet bill
She is a much happier dog now, no bad breath and still eats all she used to when she had teeth , all except pigs ears.
Never shown aggression to anyone or anything.
Would have another one at a drop of a hat.
They are great dogs to have,very rarely barks, only needing minimal walks at her pace and the use of a settee to lounge on.
Unusually gor a greyhound she is very comfortable with small fury animals, (we have two cats as well as a totally bonkers Hungarian Vizsla but that's another story)and off lead she isn't bothered by rabbits or such like. We have 100% confidence in her off lead, though she hates any loud bangs. Guns, bird scarers & fireworks.
Recently she had to undergo some serious dental work, removal of all bar her canine teeth. 29 removed & an £800 vet bill
She is a much happier dog now, no bad breath and still eats all she used to when she had teeth , all except pigs ears.
Never shown aggression to anyone or anything.
Would have another one at a drop of a hat.
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