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jet [Visitor] — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:02:15 +0000

Yes, greyhounds can be couch potatoes, but they can also be more active! Check out Jen's little agility starts at http://neversaynevergreyhounds.blogspot.com - one of hers was even a dock jumper!

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BJ [Visitor] — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:23:44 +0000

Hi Greyluvr,

I own and foster greyhounds - love them to bits. I'm no expert but I believe that it all depends on the dog.

For instance, I have two at the moment, both straight out of kennels - I own one and am fostering one. When fostering, I have found that within a week, they are a far more settled dog, and within 6 weeks, it's like they were born on your couch. Luckily, when adopting, these dogs have already adjusted to being house pets and have been taught a lot of house pet rules.

The one I own, whom I've had a little longer was always going to be 'the elegant lady', and the other is the energetic boy who wants to be the first to discover everything. Having said that, they both sleep A LOT, they both enjoy walks and gallops, and they are both brilliant dogs with completely opposite personalities!

I hope you find the perfect dog for you! (If you need advice, check out the site I listed... Geordie is the one I'm currently fostering).

Good luck!
BJ.

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Lisa [Visitor] — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:07:41 +0000

I have an adopted greyhound and agree with everything posted here about what good pets they make. The best part of Onyx is that the longer I have him, the more "dog-like" he becomes. After over a year, he is actually learning to play, and gets so excited when I get his leash down. He is 100% pure love-bug!

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greyluvr [Visitor] — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:49:56 +0000

I've always wanted a greyhound. Do you know if the retired racing greyhounds are more calm than ones that you get fresh out of a shelter and haven't raced before? Do the retired ones have more of a prey drive?

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lynda [Visitor] — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:36:38 +0000

We have a retired greyhound. He is just as you say. He fits in great with the family and we lve him to bits.

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admin [Member] — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:32:29 +0000

How exciting Adrian! Do let us know how little Lolly fairs. I believe most settle into retirement life quite well - all they really want to do is laze around anyway!

Good Luck :D

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Adrian [Visitor] — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:09:48 +0000

we are just about to start a fostering session with a little greyhound girl called Lolly. She arrives on Friday. having done a lot of research we are hopeful that we can help her acclimatise to her retirement and then to a nice home... Looking fwd to friday.

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Roz Phelan [Visitor] — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:12:05 +0000

Such an awesome story.
Beauty is so aptly named.
Beautiful inside and out.
I always believe that good owners make good dogs.
My partner and I are diehard rough collie people.
Greyhounds may be a consideration as we get older.
They are wonderful dogs, as I have met a great many of them in my travels and have always been impressed.
Wonderful Woofers.