I am thinking of getting a Greyhound but I'm not sure what kind of personalities they have. Are they kind and loyal, good around children? Any info about Greyhounds would be helpful..Thank you.
Do some research. Rescues are loading up now due to race tracks closing and trying to save so many from being euthanized. If you want to know more I would certainly suggest getting ahold of your nearest greyhound rescue and volunteering. Offer to foster, offer to help at adoptions. You will be amazed at their ability to be several dogs and no one moves. They are actually very calm dogs. They do need a fenced in yard and I would never let one go anywhere without a secure fence due to their ability to run. They do enjoy it but even the races they are short runs and then they chill out.
Get involved with grey hound rescue now is when they need you and you will learn so SOOO much with them.
I am a volunteer with a rescue organization, Greyhound Friends New Jersey www.greyhoundfriendsnj.org It is a misconception that all greyhounds are high energy - they actually need no more and sometimes less exercise than other breeds, are especially adaptable to apartment living. That is why they are called couch potatoes since they sleep an average of 18-20 hours a day. Like all breeds, some dogs are better with children than others, but as a whole, I find greyhounds to be the most intelligent, loyal companions I have ever had the pleasure to have. I have had many different breeds over the years, now own 2 greyhounds and usually have a foster. None of the dogs who have come into my home have been other than wonderful. Average age is 2-5, sometimes there is an older female or a return for some reason. Our group does not insist on a fenced yard, but they can never be loose without being in an enclosed area and need proper exercise, like any other dog. Please visit our website for some very interesting information.
Greyhounds are amazing doggies! Most have a high energy level (unless you adopt an older retired racer from the Needle Nose Crew) I have fostered and owned around 10 greyhounds (I don't own any now) My dog Tazo was such a sweetheart, they dog-test them and cat test them before you get them, and he was around 4 when we got him. He was a big couch potato! Some are good with kids (generally older ones) because they are big they can knock down small kids and not know it) they are kind, as far as loyalty goes, its more of an indoor loyalty, outdoors they are sight hounds and will chase bunnies and critters and wont be able to find their way home... My dog was the laziest dog I've ever met! If you have any questions let me know!
Hi! We just got a 2 y/o female retired greyhound and she's just really smart, sweet, gentle and loving. It's barely a week since we got her and we already love her more & more each day. She is considered young for a grey and so far, she sleeps most of the day --14 to 16 hrs. I take her for a 20-30 min walk/jog and a couple of shorter walks for poop/peeing. We bring her to the dog park so I can jog more with her . She has shown no interest on our 2 ten y/o male cats. One of them started to follow her around. She doesn't bark and a wellness visit to our vet just showed how good greys are--no fussing--just quite cooperation. Try this website: greyhoundsoutreach.org to know more. This group is based in Western NY. We worked with them and they are very good (they socialize, foster , transition the grey first before adoption). We bought a book by Cynthia Branigan (Adopting The Racing Greyhound) and it pretty much gave us what we need to know about greys. We are glad we opened our hearts & home to Hanna--we couldn't ask for a better dog.
There are Greyhound rescue groups all around the country and they often have public adoption days. See if you can find one in your area and talk to the people at the event. They are usually foster caretakers for the greyhounds and can tell you everything you need to know about caring for one and if their temprament suits your situation. They are beautiful dogs!
Greyhounds are sweet wonderful dogs and all the ones I've known have been great family dogs. However, please do your homework first and find out as much as you can about the breed and also about the particular dog you are looking at. Greyhounds are HIGH ENERGY especially when young and will need LOTS of exercise. Most will eventually calm down as they get older and make great companions. Please, if you do decide on a Greyhound - PLEASE adopt one from a Greyhound rescue.
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AWESOME DOGS!!!
Do some research. Rescues are loading up now due to race tracks closing and trying to save so many from being euthanized. If you want to know more I would certainly suggest getting ahold of your nearest greyhound rescue and volunteering. Offer to foster, offer to help at adoptions. You will be amazed at their ability to be several dogs and no one moves. They are actually very calm dogs. They do need a fenced in yard and I would never let one go anywhere without a secure fence due to their ability to run. They do enjoy it but even the races they are short runs and then they chill out.
Get involved with grey hound rescue now is when they need you and you will learn so SOOO much with them.
I am a volunteer with a rescue organization, Greyhound Friends New Jersey www.greyhoundfriendsnj.org It is a misconception that all greyhounds are high energy - they actually need no more and sometimes less exercise than other breeds, are especially adaptable to apartment living. That is why they are called couch potatoes since they sleep an average of 18-20 hours a day. Like all breeds, some dogs are better with children than others, but as a whole, I find greyhounds to be the most intelligent, loyal companions I have ever had the pleasure to have. I have had many different breeds over the years, now own 2 greyhounds and usually have a foster. None of the dogs who have come into my home have been other than wonderful. Average age is 2-5, sometimes there is an older female or a return for some reason. Our group does not insist on a fenced yard, but they can never be loose without being in an enclosed area and need proper exercise, like any other dog. Please visit our website for some very interesting information.
Greyhounds are amazing doggies! Most have a high energy level (unless you adopt an older retired racer from the Needle Nose Crew) I have fostered and owned around 10 greyhounds (I don't own any now) My dog Tazo was such a sweetheart, they dog-test them and cat test them before you get them, and he was around 4 when we got him. He was a big couch potato! Some are good with kids (generally older ones) because they are big they can knock down small kids and not know it) they are kind, as far as loyalty goes, its more of an indoor loyalty, outdoors they are sight hounds and will chase bunnies and critters and wont be able to find their way home... My dog was the laziest dog I've ever met! If you have any questions let me know!
Hi! We just got a 2 y/o female retired greyhound and she's just really smart, sweet, gentle and loving. It's barely a week since we got her and we already love her more & more each day. She is considered young for a grey and so far, she sleeps most of the day --14 to 16 hrs. I take her for a 20-30 min walk/jog and a couple of shorter walks for poop/peeing. We bring her to the dog park so I can jog more with her . She has shown no interest on our 2 ten y/o male cats. One of them started to follow her around. She doesn't bark and a wellness visit to our vet just showed how good greys are--no fussing--just quite cooperation. Try this website: greyhoundsoutreach.org to know more. This group is based in Western NY. We worked with them and they are very good (they socialize, foster , transition the grey first before adoption). We bought a book by Cynthia Branigan (Adopting The Racing Greyhound) and it pretty much gave us what we need to know about greys. We are glad we opened our hearts & home to Hanna--we couldn't ask for a better dog.
There are Greyhound rescue groups all around the country and they often have public adoption days. See if you can find one in your area and talk to the people at the event. They are usually foster caretakers for the greyhounds and can tell you everything you need to know about caring for one and if their temprament suits your situation. They are beautiful dogs!
Greyhounds are sweet wonderful dogs and all the ones I've known have been great family dogs. However, please do your homework first and find out as much as you can about the breed and also about the particular dog you are looking at. Greyhounds are HIGH ENERGY especially when young and will need LOTS of exercise. Most will eventually calm down as they get older and make great companions. Please, if you do decide on a Greyhound - PLEASE adopt one from a Greyhound rescue.
Never met one I didn't like. Contact a rescue group. They can match An ex racer to be the best fit for your situation
great information on this page:
http://www.wikifido.com/page/Greyhound?t=anon