Thinking of getting a retired greyhound....

by digderidoo 8 Replies latest jw friends

  • digderidoo
    digderidoo

    I have been thinking about getting a dog for some years. I have looked at different breeds and have been particularly looking at the husky types, even visiting crufts earlier in the year to talk to breeders there.

    However i stumbled upon a site to do with retired greyhounds. I love this breed, when i was a child my neighbour used to keep and race them. I always remember taking them over the fields by where i lived, with their kid, who was my age and a close mate at school. I have also had a keen interest in the racing side of it, with a race track being local to me.

    I have never considered this breed before, mainly because of what i assumed was their high energy. However looking at some sites it appears that the retired ones, because of their intensive training in the early years are actually quite docile. In view of this i am going to visit some local kennels, linked to the race track, at some point this week.

    I wondered if anyone here has any experience of them themselves???

    Paul

  • Sad emo
    Sad emo

    http://www.tiagreyhounds.org.uk/index.html

    http://www.tiagreyhounds.org.uk/dogadoptinfogreys.html

    Lots of info about greyhounds and lurchers here In general, whether they've raced or not, they don't need loads of exercise because they have short bursts of energy and then are tired out (which is why they're good for racing - although I'm greatly opposed to the 'sport' - more barbaric than the horse racing industry). It's not advisable to keep a retired racer with cats though as its hard to remove the 'chase' training from them.

  • restrangled
    restrangled

    Dig...good for you for considering a retired dog.....there are so many! I have seen very calm grey hounds and those that still need to run.

    May I suggest anther breed. Dobermans....they have greyhounds in the blood line, but are more focused on the family. They can run like hell but will only do so protecting their own.

    They love anyone introduced to them.....Cats, rabbits, children, birds, and yourself. If the soul is in the house, they are protected. They are considered inside dogs despite their size. There is no love, like Doberman love.

    I have 2 100 pound plus adopted lovies.....please consider these!

    r

  • Deputy Dog
    Deputy Dog

    The retired greyhounds I've seen have been great dogs. They are very loving pets. They are not high strung, but if they get loose they do like to run. I hope you have a fenced in yard.

  • dinah
    dinah

    I've never been around greyhounds, but simply adopting any dog who needs a home is a good deed. It would be great if more people would do that.

  • digderidoo
    digderidoo

    Thanks for the link emo lots of info there.

    I am going to a Wolverhampton kennel this week, as its local to me.

    Restrangled, i do like dobermanns. I will bear it in mind but i am more inclined to lean towards the greyhound.

    Paul

  • Deputy Dog
    Deputy Dog

    Something else to think about. Many live to be over 20 years old. They are a very healthy breed.

  • jaguarbass
    jaguarbass

    I went to pet smart over the weekend and they had about 7 of them laying down sleeping. When ever I see them in the pet store they seem pretty calm.

    It's the little dogs that are hyperactive.

  • sparrow
    sparrow

    Can't go past a socialized sharpei.

    if you have a facebook account

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=23429&id=682402948

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