"Got no fumbs"😂. But seriously, thank you for the info that the call to go out in the wee small hours is a Thing and not just confined to our lady here. It's good to know there are hundreds of us stumbling around half asleep on any given night😊
Floppy was destined to be with you ❤ my frustration with my 2 are I get up in the morning get ready,their still upstairs in bed and as soon as I sit down with my cup of tea and breakfast they decide to come down 😩
OMG, I can relate to soooo much of this. I live in a one bedroom room flat with 4 greyhounds (last year it was 5 but sadly my oldest girl passed). It's not so much the small space that is the problem but pretty much everything else you share. I got moments where I wish I only had one but then I look at them all and my heart melts. I know I'm so blessed to have them, even though they drive me bananas!
I have to admit, while I'd like a second dog, even if I could afford one, there just isn't enough floor space or couches for two giant sprawling animals. You do a great job navigating around so many living roadblocks! My fear is that one day, I'll step over him, and he'll move, and I'll stand on his leg and seriously hurt him. But to date, he mostly stays still - I am incredibly blessed with this one (so far). Long may it last!
I only have one greyhound and I can relate to all this! Don't know how you manage with five! My boy is a particular 'pain' when I've just ping-ed something in the microwave, or poured a hot cup of tea - and suddenly he wants to nip out for a pee before I sit down to enjoy it. And he ends up staring up the street for ten minutes ignoring my frantic cries while the tea goes cold!
Thankyou Jill🤭 I would love a Greyhound I'm used to getting up to other breeds as well, they look at you and wake you up with there mind or just do heavy breathing 😂😂😂😂
Floppy looks sooo content with you stroking him, he was gittering his mouth at one point, and I love the way he has goofy teeth - he is adorable. I do not know how you cope with 5, but they are such lucky greys to have you and your husband, the best life for these wonderful souls. Blessings from Jilly & Madge xxx
That looks like a full house. We were already overwhelmed with two in a small entry way. Very insightful to also check with yourself why you are frustrated.
The loitering is the primary reason why Boudicca isn't allowed in the kitchen at all, for any reason. I shudder to think what would happen if she were underfoot while I'm carrying a pot of boiling water or something. And she's very good at getting right underfoot.
Emma's just the same at bed time, goes out to what I think she does a wee for the night but gets me up at approx 2 in the morning wanting to go out and then stands there looking at her bowl for something to eat. Then can't get back to sleep, whilst she is snoring her head off😂
This made me laugh out loud! My greyhound is constantly in the way, and can always get between me and whatever I'm trying to do. I'm constantly saying, Move, move, move... A friend said once that at least she wouldn't be able to trip me up as she's so big, but that's not true! Many times she has caused me to trip by silently creeping up behind me just as I'm turning around, or by suddenly stepping right into my path, usually when I'm carrying a hot cup of something. She also walks so close to my side, especially in bad weather, that she literally gets under my feet and to prevent stepping on her little feet I have to do an awkward little skipping step to the side which can cause me to lose my balance a little bit. So that is why I was laughing, and why I watched it twice just to enjoy the fact that your lovely dogs made me laugh!
Hattie is usually a good girl ref bedtime but last night awoke at 3am and started pacing. Took her downstairs for a loo stop, no issue. Then she decided she didnt want to go to bed, she was fixated on corners of the room...ears up, head cocked like she could hear something. This continued until 5 am...with a bleary eye human worrying that her greyhound was seriously ill and needed close monitoring. But no...shes eaten, toileted and done normal stuff today. Its like shes telling me we have mice!!! As im sat there monitoring my dog theres a huge crash in the kitchen...the lid fell off the kitchen bin. Boy did i jump! Armed myself with a flashlight torch ready to defend us😂😂...nothing there. Dearie me what a night😮 its been suggested to me from my greyhound group that Hats may be hearing local foxes. Could be, yes. Just weird shes not done this before. Hope shes ok 2n as im utterly bushed!
my guess would be she is hearing something. Foxes have been very noisy round here recently - mating in the school yard late at night! and they keep spraying in my garden, which is less than pleasant. I always know they've been in as they dogs behave differently the next morning, checking out the smells. Was Hattie back to normal the next day...or checking out where the intruders had been?
@jwcaninecare it took 2 days until Hattie chilled out. Think it's a combination of foxes, cheeky kitties and mice. I caught a mouse yesterday in a live trap. ))
I've been really lucky with my hound re toilet and bedtime. After dinner, she shows no interest in going out again, never asks to toilet overnight and if it's raining the next morning, has been known to sleep until midday! In fact, she rarely poops in the garden but waits for her walks, which I assume is related to keeping her space (the garden) clean..?
My blinder followers me everywhere specially when I come in from work I do bed every day nice and tidy and get put back into a heap just makes us all laugh such great dog and for that he is priceless
I think we can identify with just about everything you mentioned, though we only have one Greyhound. Mind you, our Rough Collie/Miniature Poodle cross also follows a similar hymn sheet. We wouldn't be without them though. Greyhounds are definitely special!
Thank you for your interesting and adorable video 😊 I live in Portugal, and at the moment I have a Dalmatian, who will be 15 years old this year in December ... Unfortunately and with great sadness I have to start thinking that something might happen... it's already showing enough signs... and according to the vet I have to prepare my heart 😞...I live one day at a time, enjoying every second with him... Speaking to some dog lovers they suggested that if something sad happens,an English Greyhound would be precious to me at this point in my life...I'm thinking about getting an English greyhound...He or she seems like a wonderful dog in many ways... I live alone in an apartment but I have the chance to go for long walks with him, including on the beach...and he will undoubtedly be a fantastic life companion... May I please ask your opinion?... ... Thank you very much... from the bottom of my heart... Maria
You're very welcome! many greyhounds do well in apartments, just make sure the rescue organisation help you choose a suitable dog. I have a video on greyhounds and stairs, and you might also want to think about toilet training if you wont have the option to just pop out into a garden
I had to take Madge out the other morning at 1.30am ,and I have to take her out down our private lane and out onto the country lane, as I do not have a garden here! I am always a bit scared of meeting someone in the dark at that time, but needs must when the devil drives (after all, her racing name was Devil's Magic) and she does her wee and pooh, then we came back to bed, and both went back to sleep until around 7.00am! She usually wants to go out about 6/6.30am and again I have to put clothes on over my nightie, and take her out for her walk. I try and take her out as late as possible for her last pit stop in the evening, but it does not always seem to make any difference, she has always been an early riser! xxx
With just 1 grey, it should be easy........ No! To be fair, he's very good overnight, if he can't hold on he'll use a big puppy training pad on a tiled floor, and is very accurate. Never wakes us at night. Try it.
Can you please talk about diet ? What are the best foods for greyhounds? I had to give my boy pre & pro biotic powder for his flatulence, caused , in part , by his heart medication.
I have some videos may help you... One called 'windy dogs' about flatulence, a couple on feeding, also if you look at the series about floppy there is one there that may help, he struggles with that too.
Jill, does Jimmy have a dog in his lineage called "Droopy's Jet" or any dog with "Droopy"in its name? I ask because he an Irish ex-racer, and he looks so very much like Fairy the Greyhound in Chelmsford, Essex.
For Heavens sake lady. The fact that you can't see the simple solution to your problems amazes me. You keep saying "the only option" like you have no other option. Why I don't have your problem despite owning 2 big dogs and occasionally fostering others: I believe that it is healthier for dogs to be outside most of the time getting exercise and fresh air. I like to bring my dogs inside some of the time but they aren't allowed in the kitchen. Dogs can be taught that the kitchen (or any other area) is out of bounds quite easily. They can also be taught to stay e.g. on a dog bed or to go outside if you don't want them getting in your way whilst you have something important to do. In your situation, it's like you are guests in their house and they are the ones who make the rules and you have to fit around whatever they choose to do.
@@theoldgitwatgames4640 These prople aren't comedians and they talk about serious preventable situations like tripping over their own dogs. Do you find old people being tripped over funny?
Thank you so much, it never occurred to me that training might be possible to address these common characteristics of greyhounds that so many owners can identify with! You've just given me a great idea for another video 😍 Wikipedia has a useful article about the British sense of humour you might find enlightening 😎
Greyhounds from my experience are the most emotionally intelligent creatures ever.❤ I love them will all my heart.❤❤❤
I love how you constantly stroke and snuggle your pups!!! Such sweethearts!
You have described my 5 greyhounds perfectly.
Floppy is wearing a beautiful neck warmer!🎉❤
I made it especially - his damaged ear gets very cold
"Got no fumbs"😂. But seriously, thank you for the info that the call to go out in the wee small hours is a Thing and not just confined to our lady here. It's good to know there are hundreds of us stumbling around half asleep on any given night😊
You bet!
I had to laugh but I do relate to this!😂. Love the dogs’ comments too.🤣. I wouldn’t be without him though.
Yes we normally see the funny side too 🤣
Floppy was destined to be with you ❤ my frustration with my 2 are I get up in the morning get ready,their still upstairs in bed and as soon as I sit down with my cup of tea and breakfast they decide to come down 😩
Oh that sounds a bit like some of mine when I sit down to eat!
Lovely dogs! How lucky to have such a gorgeous pack! Just the one here, and he’s worth the occasional frustration.
OMG, I can relate to soooo much of this. I live in a one bedroom room flat with 4 greyhounds (last year it was 5 but sadly my oldest girl passed). It's not so much the small space that is the problem but pretty much everything else you share. I got moments where I wish I only had one but then I look at them all and my heart melts. I know I'm so blessed to have them, even though they drive me bananas!
I know that feeling 🙄 but wouldn't be without them
I have to admit, while I'd like a second dog, even if I could afford one, there just isn't enough floor space or couches for two giant sprawling animals. You do a great job navigating around so many living roadblocks! My fear is that one day, I'll step over him, and he'll move, and I'll stand on his leg and seriously hurt him. But to date, he mostly stays still - I am incredibly blessed with this one (so far). Long may it last!
😂😂😂" I didn't trump!"Oh, my God!😂
I only have one greyhound and I can relate to all this! Don't know how you manage with five! My boy is a particular 'pain' when I've just ping-ed something in the microwave, or poured a hot cup of tea - and suddenly he wants to nip out for a pee before I sit down to enjoy it. And he ends up staring up the street for ten minutes ignoring my frantic cries while the tea goes cold!
Thankyou Jill🤭 I would love a Greyhound I'm used to getting up to other breeds as well, they look at you and wake you up with there mind or just do heavy breathing 😂😂😂😂
!00% Jill!! I identified with every.single.point.you.made..!! :-)
I totally get it every where you turn there’s a dog which way you turn. But I wouldn’t be without them. I have two Lurchers, whippet and Greyhound. ❤
you do get used to it after a while 😂
" get through there, and get my coat!"😅😅😅🎉❤
Thank you so much for slowing down the comments - full enjoyment now obtained 😊
Floppy is paying the price now ;-)
Oh- you two look so comfortable and cozy on the sofa!
I just got in! This is a nice way to start my evening!
How soothing!🎉❤
You're very welcome! thank you :-)
It sounds like my Maggie she does most of this😊
I get frustrated with one. You have the patience of a saint dealing with five!!! Good thing we love them so much :)
1, 2, 3 it all blurs after a while 😂
Floppy looks sooo content with you stroking him, he was gittering his mouth at one point, and I love the way he has goofy teeth - he is adorable. I do not know how you cope with 5, but they are such lucky greys to have you and your husband, the best life for these wonderful souls. Blessings from Jilly & Madge xxx
Thank you!
My boy dose silent killer's 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sounds just like floppy, only they aren’t silent but the are very deadly
😂🎉❤" goodness! How that Aappen!"😅😅😅
it was never the dog, was it!
That looks like a full house. We were already overwhelmed with two in a small entry way. Very insightful to also check with yourself why you are frustrated.
yes , you know what they say, if you can see the floor there's room for more!
The loitering is the primary reason why Boudicca isn't allowed in the kitchen at all, for any reason. I shudder to think what would happen if she were underfoot while I'm carrying a pot of boiling water or something. And she's very good at getting right underfoot.
I think its a greyhound superpower. I do sometimes shut mine out if they are being very annoying or its risky
Emma's just the same at bed time, goes out to what I think she does a wee for the night but gets me up at approx 2 in the morning wanting to go out and then stands there looking at her bowl for something to eat. Then can't get back to sleep, whilst she is snoring her head off😂
The pain is real 🤣
This made me laugh out loud! My greyhound is constantly in the way, and can always get between me and whatever I'm trying to do. I'm constantly saying, Move, move, move... A friend said once that at least she wouldn't be able to trip me up as she's so big, but that's not true! Many times she has caused me to trip by silently creeping up behind me just as I'm turning around, or by suddenly stepping right into my path, usually when I'm carrying a hot cup of something. She also walks so close to my side, especially in bad weather, that she literally gets under my feet and to prevent stepping on her little feet I have to do an awkward little skipping step to the side which can cause me to lose my balance a little bit. So that is why I was laughing, and why I watched it twice just to enjoy the fact that your lovely dogs made me laugh!
💟💜💟
Hattie is usually a good girl ref bedtime but last night awoke at 3am and started pacing. Took her downstairs for a loo stop, no issue. Then she decided she didnt want to go to bed, she was fixated on corners of the room...ears up, head cocked like she could hear something. This continued until 5 am...with a bleary eye human worrying that her greyhound was seriously ill and needed close monitoring. But no...shes eaten, toileted and done normal stuff today. Its like shes telling me we have mice!!! As im sat there monitoring my dog theres a huge crash in the kitchen...the lid fell off the kitchen bin. Boy did i jump! Armed myself with a flashlight torch ready to defend us😂😂...nothing there. Dearie me what a night😮 its been suggested to me from my greyhound group that Hats may be hearing local foxes. Could be, yes. Just weird shes not done this before. Hope shes ok 2n as im utterly bushed!
my guess would be she is hearing something. Foxes have been very noisy round here recently - mating in the school yard late at night! and they keep spraying in my garden, which is less than pleasant. I always know they've been in as they dogs behave differently the next morning, checking out the smells. Was Hattie back to normal the next day...or checking out where the intruders had been?
@jwcaninecare it took 2 days until Hattie chilled out. Think it's a combination of foxes, cheeky kitties and mice. I caught a mouse yesterday in a live trap. ))
I've been really lucky with my hound re toilet and bedtime. After dinner, she shows no interest in going out again, never asks to toilet overnight and if it's raining the next morning, has been known to sleep until midday! In fact, she rarely poops in the garden but waits for her walks, which I assume is related to keeping her space (the garden) clean..?
It can be... I've had ones like that too
Very true about the dog jams and bed digging and constant bed swapping reorganising. Still thems our furry mates and need to put up with it all :-)
of course!
My blinder followers me everywhere specially when I come in from work I do bed every day nice and tidy and get put back into a heap just makes us all laugh such great dog and for that he is priceless
I guess you didnt do it to his satisfaction?
I think we can identify with just about everything you mentioned, though we only have one Greyhound. Mind you, our Rough Collie/Miniature Poodle cross also follows a similar hymn sheet.
We wouldn't be without them though. Greyhounds are definitely special!
Your non-greyhound sounds like an interesting mixture!
Thank you for your interesting and adorable video 😊
I live in Portugal, and
at the moment I have a Dalmatian, who will be 15 years old this year in December ... Unfortunately and with great sadness I have to start thinking that something might happen... it's already showing enough signs... and according to the vet I have to prepare my heart 😞...I live one day at a time, enjoying every second with him...
Speaking to some dog lovers they suggested that if something sad happens,an English Greyhound would be precious to me at this point in my life...I'm thinking about getting an English greyhound...He or she seems like a wonderful dog in many ways... I live alone in an apartment but I have the chance to go for long walks with him, including on the beach...and he will undoubtedly be a fantastic life companion...
May I please ask your opinion?... ... Thank you very much... from the bottom of my heart...
Maria
You're very welcome! many greyhounds do well in apartments, just make sure the rescue organisation help you choose a suitable dog. I have a video on greyhounds and stairs, and you might also want to think about toilet training if you wont have the option to just pop out into a garden
I had to take Madge out the other morning at 1.30am ,and I have to take her out down our private lane and out onto the country lane, as I do not have a garden here! I am always a bit scared of meeting someone in the dark at that time, but needs must when the devil drives (after all, her racing name was Devil's Magic) and she does her wee and pooh, then we came back to bed, and both went back to sleep until around 7.00am! She usually wants to go out about 6/6.30am and again I have to put clothes on over my nightie, and take her out for her walk. I try and take her out as late as possible for her last pit stop in the evening, but it does not always seem to make any difference, she has always been an early riser! xxx
I suspect the person you met might be surprised too! They don't always dance to our tune, do they?
😂 This is so accurate!! 😁
Thank you!
With just 1 grey, it should be easy........ No! To be fair, he's very good overnight, if he can't hold on he'll use a big puppy training pad on a tiled floor, and is very accurate. Never wakes us at night. Try it.
ha ha, only if its the right one! On balance I prefer to be woken up if they need to go out, than deal with a puddle in the morning :-)
Can you please talk about diet ? What are the best foods for greyhounds? I had to give my boy pre & pro biotic powder for his flatulence, caused , in part , by his heart medication.
I have some videos may help you... One called 'windy dogs' about flatulence, a couple on feeding, also if you look at the series about floppy there is one there that may help, he struggles with that too.
Jill, does Jimmy have a dog in his lineage called "Droopy's Jet" or any dog with "Droopy"in its name? I ask because he an Irish ex-racer, and he looks so very much like Fairy the Greyhound in Chelmsford, Essex.
Possibly, his racing name is Million Jimmy if you want to look him up. He's registered English rather than Irish tho
Thanks, Jill. I'll do that.
@@jwcaninecareI checked about Million Jimmy, FOB 15 Feb 2018. He and Fairy share a grandfather, Hondo Black, and other Droopy cousins.
I see you can save the gym fees and keep fit at home 😅
For Heavens sake lady. The fact that you can't see the simple solution to your problems amazes me. You keep saying "the only option" like you have no other option. Why I don't have your problem despite owning 2 big dogs and occasionally fostering others: I believe that it is healthier for dogs to be outside most of the time getting exercise and fresh air. I like to bring my dogs inside some of the time but they aren't allowed in the kitchen. Dogs can be taught that the kitchen (or any other area) is out of bounds quite easily. They can also be taught to stay e.g. on a dog bed or to go outside if you don't want them getting in your way whilst you have something important to do. In your situation, it's like you are guests in their house and they are the ones who make the rules and you have to fit around whatever they choose to do.
It amazes me you have a rant on an obviously not very serious video about living with greyhounds.
@@theoldgitwatgames4640 These prople aren't comedians and they talk about serious preventable situations like tripping over their own dogs. Do you find old people being tripped over funny?
Thank you so much, it never occurred to me that training might be possible to address these common characteristics of greyhounds that so many owners can identify with! You've just given me a great idea for another video 😍 Wikipedia has a useful article about the British sense of humour you might find enlightening 😎