I consider them to be the "Lays Potato Chip" of the dog world. "You can't just have one!" I have 6 right now and I have had as many as 8 at one time! Yup, I'm nuts!
My ex girlfriend had a Greyhound. First time ever meeting one! I was blown away by how calm, cuddly, and lazy this dog was. Long story short, I had to adopt one! I always wanted a dog but never knew which would be the right fit. I love my Grey and will never get a different breed again! ♥️
Everything they say here about greyhounds is true. Mine used his paw to pet ME!!! Lovely gentle, sweet presence in the house. Watched TV and listened to music. On occasion he would sing with Enya. Extremely intuitive animal, a pleasure to live with. On top of everything else the breed is naturally elegant and poised as no other breed. Subtly, silently a greyhound will steal your heart.
We have adopted our third Greyhound after losing two before due to cancer. They are wonderful pets. There are thousands out there waiting to be adopted!
When Florida banned greyhound racing, my wife and I started looking at adopting a retired racer. There was a local organization here in northern Indiana that took in those dogs and adopted them out. They were so great at working with us to find the right dog for us. We've had our lovely girl for almost 4 years and she turns 8 years old in September of this year. I really don't think I'd adopt a different breed. Especially since there are still plenty of greyhounds out there looking for forever homes.
We owned 2 greyhounds, we loved them. Everyone that met them described them as sweet. Both of them have passed now, but the love and memories of the 2 of them will never die.
I have a greyhound and he only really barks when he wants to be let back inside or when he's really excited to out for a walk, and we got our greyhound from greyhounds as pets NZ, and I love him so much. Greyhounds are the best pets ever, I would highly recommend adopting one!
love this video...this needs to be put on national tv as a commercial or better still as a promo on the morning shows....I know this would be very hard to do but I am hopeful to see this shown to a greater audience through national tv....
I have owned my beautiful Greyhound Santee for 11 years and can say this is one of best dogs that i have ever owned. She travels with me everywhere and travels easely. She just loves people and especially my grand kids. I would recommend this breed highly.
I just LOVE these dogs. I fostered Nelson 3 years ago, he is a greyhound. I have grown up with my family always having a family dog, all breeds but never a greyhound. My children grew up with a beautiful Collie mix who was wonderful. When Nelson arrived I did not know just how quickly he would steal all of our hearts. He is the sweetest, calming , loyal, funny, lazy and did I say funny☺ loving, intelligent dog I have ever gotten to know. I would love to get another (and who knows I might) as I have heard two keep each other company and they love the company of another dog. Anyway if anyone is considering this breed, be warned they are addictive and will win you over before you can say - GREYHOUND- ☺ I said I would foster Nelson for a week, 3 years later and he is still here and very much a family member. I fought it for at least a minute, but he had me and my family within a short time of being in our home. Good luck to anyone thinking of re-homing a greyhound, you are in for a treat.
I have just adopted. Collecting Saturday 24th and cannot wait!!! The whole family is super excited! Thanks to GAP. They are fantastic in what they provide you. All the info, tutorials, the adoption days. Fantastic stuff.
kess mcc i adore greyhounds. We usually have their smaller cousin, whippets. My last beautiful whippy boy we rehomed was exactly the same quiet, dignified personality as a greyhound. Everybody loved him straight away. He was beautiful to live with. Can't wait to see him again. My present whippy's are crossed with a greyhound, so they are smaller, but you can see the greyhound in them, esp the boy, who is so calm and dignified. Beautiful dogs. I think, personally, that you can't beat a greyhound.
i had a greyhound for 9 years; I got him when he was retired at 5 years old and we became best friends. That friendship lasted over miles of walks, flying and sailing AND he was a couch potato who never smelled 'doggy' or barked. Dash was my best friend, in the retrospect of my life. He loved my kids. He quietly, was very respectful around other dogs and only growled once that I can remember when a little *shole dog keep getting into his dish at feeding time. The only criticism was that his need to take a huge dump (twice per day because their speed is fed by a very healthy appetite). I loved my dog so much, I am reluctant to even try again because it hurt so bad when I lost him. My son and I buried our friend at sea while aboard our 42 ft sailboat. He lived on board, in his own berth. He didn't particularly care for sailing but loved the hell out flying, especially the landings... My favorite story about Dash no pun intended - he was named after a character I wrote for a short book about adventure); anyway, we were going for one of our walks when he blasted after a jack rabbit. Normally a big jack will run in an arc to get back to his hole. Well, this time, 'ol jack kept running in a straight line down this soft dirt road. They looked like two small pickup trucks tearing up the countryside. After about 100 to 150 yds, Jack looks up at this stranger pacing him, at top speed, and Dash looked back at him. Heh, that literally scared him to death and he died right then and there like a blown out tire.. Dash just sniffed him and tired as hell, slowly trotted back home. I felt bad for jack but it WAS funny.
I grew up with poodles/poodle mix. My last childhood dog (a cavoodle) sadly crossed the rainbow bridge in January this year. In the haze of grief, Greyhounds were suggested to me and I was embarrassingly unaware they were an option as a pet. Long story short, I ended up volunteering at the GAP shelter and met my sweet girl. I’ve had her about three months and couldn’t be more besotted with her.
Have a 3yr old greyhound/saluki ... waiting a couple more years and go get him a iggy companion and looking forward to my boy showing the little beaut the world and protecting. Love iggys!!!
Important points people should know if adopting a ex racing greyhound, because many get sent back way too soon. 1. As they have never lived in a home you must give them around 12 months to settle in. They can protest wee in the house but this will stop as soon as they realise this is their forever home and you always come back. 2. Some dogs were trained to chase live prey so if its furry and moves then its prey. Remember its instinct to a greyhound as they are prey driven. 3. Some greyhounds are aggressive to all other breeds of dog except sight hounds so for this reason and point 2 you should muzzle them especially if off the lead. 4. Be careful waking them up as they can snap although not bite. They can be asleep with eyes slightly open so make sure to make a loud noise to wake them up rather than a stroke. Again eventually after a while this really does get better to the point you could probably stroke them while asleep but remember the saying..."let sleeping dogs lie" 5. Keep food out of the way as before you know it its in their mouth and they can eat odd things, ours ate a candle once! 6. If you let them off the lead make sure they are good with recall and take plenty of treats because in a straight line they can hit 50mph in a blink of an eye. One minute they are there, 2 seconds later they are gone! Before you know it they are over half a mile away. 7. Due to them having clear sight for up to a mile away they will see things you can not so its quite normal for them to act like they are seeing ghosts! Do not let the above put you off as they are the greatest companion you could ever wish for :)
It doesn't take them 12 months to adjust. That is bull crap. They adjust very quickly, some in a few days, others in a few months, but never a year. Greyhounds are not trained to chase live prey. Here in the USA it is illegal to use live prey and has been for over 20 years. Greyhounds can get along just fine with smaller dogs, cats and even rabbits. They are not aggressive to other dogs. Greyhounds have been around other breed dogs in the farms and at the kennels. They will bond nicely with other dogs in the home and most will just walk away from other dogs on walks. You have a lot to learn about greyhounds.
Most of this is spot on - I’m two weeks into fostering and my girl is 3. She has a LOT of energy and even with 3 walks a day, sometimes she still has loony, barking moments. She often freezes on her lead when other dogs approach or pass by - she also goes for some small dogs and I have to pull her back. She isn’t fully toilet trained and she gets sleep startle. All of that being said, she is a beautiful dog with a lovely nature. Make no mistake, taking in an ex racer can be very hard work. It’s entirely worth it though.
@@kengelina Greyhounds aren't hard work at all. They adjust quickly and are very happy to just lounge around the house and sleep most of the day. Toilet training should be easy and they should know by a few days not to potty in the house. All of my greyhounds and all of my fosters through the years were house trained in 2 or 3 days, some the very 1st day. Greyhounds are the easiest breed to own, very laid back and very smart. They learn quickly.
We had two grehounds when I was a child. I used to throw myself all over Ginger, the younger one (he was the same age as me). If I was in trouble or upset, he would sit or lay stoically and let me hug or lie on him. I still miss him, my prince!
LOL the lady @ 3:26. Her greyhounds are not struggling to make it home after 25 minutes because they are lazy but rather they are dragging their asses to make the walk last longer. Mine had all kinds of tricks to do this even after miles of hiking. She would stop and sniff EVERYTHING every few feet near the end or she would walk reeeeally slooooow and I'd have to keep stopping to let her catch up or she would pretend to not see or hear me and just keep walking. When I first got her I thought I was over doing it on the trails because she walked so much slower on the way back but nope, It was just her being crafty :)
theslimeylimey mine does the same. She acts all tired and “oh I can’t move” the second she knows we’re going back when a minute before that she was running and playing around xD
I love my boy, Wilson and I have loved all of my other Greyhounds that have passed on in the last 18 years of owning, living and falling completely in love with these wonderful animals.
I work harder now, like really putting in hours, so that one day I can have a small bit of property to adopt a greyhound. Real story, I was afraid of dogs, terrified of larger ones, until I was fourteen and I met Ernie the big old greyhound. Never have I met a more sweet, goofy, just purely awesome animal, and i fell completely in love. I can now say with confidence that I am an avowed dog person, in the sense that I can't encounter any dog without doing the baby voice and giving them pats and belly rubs. That has had mixed results with police dogs, but overall, Ernie was an ambassador for dogs everywhere and should be praised.
This is great but the Greyhound racing industry generates huge numbers of beautiful dogs that end up with a bullet in their head because they don't meet their trainers expectations. Sure adopt a Greyhound but also lobby to have the racing industry severely scrutinised for the treatment of these beautiful animals.
Sadly, money talks and greases the palms of policy makers. As long as the racing industry is profitable (it is on the decline), there will be dog racing. Public pressure could change that, but most people don't care about issues that don't affect them directly. Humans can be selfish like that!
We just voted to end it by 2020 here in Florida. Trying to convince my parents to adopt one since I’m in college and already have 2 small dogs and they live on 7 acres
I have not met one greyhound trainer who would harm a dog or any animals for that matter unfortunately many of these animal rights hoo haas have too much time on their hands most unemployed i think 78 percent of them i have heard all the spare ti.e and drugs they have come up with all sorts of stories
I have rescued Irish Greyhound (Fergus). They make the best house Pet's of all the breeds, unless you want a gaurd Dog. They are very sociable, calm, gracious, un-demanding, lazy, loving, elegant and noble who don't bark very much, don't shed so much, don't have a Doggy smell at all. very clean and low maintenance.as they don't have any problem with their joints or heart problems. I recommend anyone to rescue this beautiful unique breed of Dog. get two, just as easy as one and they are company for each other if you have to be out all day. Low energy Dog's so if you don't like long walks the Greyhound is perfect. They don't like to go out in wet weather either, if they don't have to. They do need a very soft warm bed(sofa) to lie on as they sleep about 20 hours a day. GREYHOUNDS ARE GREAT!
we had many different dogs as pets while growing up on a farm and without a doubt greyhounds are the most affectionate dogs I have ever known.... we rescued two greyhounds and they are absolutely the best... they are 75 pound lap dogs... if you are looking for a great pet I wholeheartedly recommend greyhounds, whatever love and affection you give them they will return it tenfold
My 2 greyhounds,Jack and Harry, lived for 11 years. We adopted them from the race track when they retired at 4 years of age. We loved those two dogs and were so sad when each developed bone cancer.
Adopted 2 sisters greyhound from Florida. I am in Canada so I was worried about our tough winters but with a good warm coat, tuque (hat) and boots, both are fine with the Canadian cold. However, they would rather stay inside during our torrid summers as they do not tolerate the humid heat. Terribly affectionate and chatty. Very food driven , quite stubborn. They are like cats: they love sleeping all day. Do not like long walks. And my they do shed during the summer. I vacuum every second day! They are kind and calm....except when their meal takes too long to be served! I get an earful. Love them to bits.
I used to work at a greyhound track (one of my first jobs) and working there always made me want to adopt a retired greyhound. I have a dog now, she's a doberman shepherd collie mix (a friends sister's dog had an accidental litter) but if I find myself in a place where I can take in a second dog it will definitely be a greyhound!
We adopted our first 22 years ago and hopefully will never have anything but greys if we can still find them in the US. They are the sweetest and such easy going dogs. They are gentle and very adaptable to different types of homes. They love to sleep 18-20 hrs a day but get their exercise in occasionally sprints and short walks.
i was always in love with this breed as well as most all dogs, but i always shied away from a greyhound because i was under the idea that i would need loads of house space inside and out...but watching all these videos, i see that they really don't need a lot of inside house area ie: large rooms.. just a nice big couch or bed to call their own, and then a good walk or jog each day at the park.. now i am loving me some greyhound snuggles...
Toni Ramski They are the loveliest pooches, I promise! We have two ex-racers and they truly are lazy little buggers lol We got them their own couch which they roach on for most of the day, and take them on a big walk every night and they love life. They just want to be loved and cuddled and play with their toys, it's delightful :) Definitely look at Greyhounds when you're in a position to have a pooch - you won't regret it.
Toni Ramski Even if the biggest piece of furniture in your house is a computer chair, they'll figure out how to squeeze their entire body onto it somehow.
My greyhound is the happiest laziest dog ever! He's 7 originally from Alabama and then Tucson AZ. Now we live in Portland and he absolutely loves the weather and snow! Best decision to adopt him. ❤️🐾
The reason greyhounds are so incredible is because racers care more about health than beauty. My concern is that the Florida ban will eventually lead greyhounds to the show dog corruption that has destroyed so many wonderful breeds( Eng. Bulldog, Fr bulldog, pug, pekingese, German shepherd, Cav, golden retriever, Great Dane off the top of my head)
That's an interesting point, however, although many breeds suffer from bad breeding and show dog standards, there are many breeders who breed for health and temperament in pedigrees. All it takes is one look at a working line of German shepherds vs a show line to probe the difference. Greyhounds will continue as a healthy breed when tracks and racing shut down, theres such a loyal sighthound community who love the breed, they wouldn't let it die out or become deformed by bad breeding.
I've actually always wanted a cheetah as a pet (seriously), but stumbled across gapnsw via an ad in the Australian and quickly realised that greyhounds are like the cheetahs of the doggy world and decided then and there I had to get one.
Most greyhounds don't have health issues, they're relatively healthy dogs, but because of the race tracks some dogs have injuries that can result into future health problems. Our dog Rudy died from cancer due to his broken leg and the steroids and other drugs they gave them to preform well on the track. Not all information is accurate. Also, they are sensitive to anesthesia because a majority of them do not have enough fat. And skin tags, because of their thin skin. Also, this is a video from another country. They bred them to race and it's a horrific industry. They need to end greyhound racing. :(
Interesting that Whippets have exactly the same behaviour than their "bigger" ones. I have a whippet and would like to have in Brazil those greyhounds.
Ruthie, our adopted racing Greyhound thru Team Greyhound Ohio was the best pet ever. Trained in a Prison Program, never got on furniture, didn’t bark, just loved everyone.
I fell in love with my brother's Greyhound. None of them shed nor do they bark without good reason. This breed makes wonderful apartment dwellers! They ARE couch potatoes and are very loyal to their "owners." I would like to have at least 2 "hounds."
I’m definitely getting a grey after my two. It’s funny how everyone gets a puppy but when I got my Jack Russell mix puppy I’m just like I’m never going to get a puppy again. I just loooooove greys so much and they match my lifestyle and personality so perfectly.
I have had 2 boys in the past, both really laid back. Mark 3 is "Ludo", He is the totally against the norm, he is "shoutty" , very possessive, does not like to be alone (he has eaten the inside of the front door) and HATES small dogs who bark at him but although so different from the previous ones I love him to bits!!!
After they finish racing, they retire, go to adoption groups and find their forever homes or they stay with their owners as pets. You really should've finished what you wrote. I had to do it for you.
I see a lot of same sex male couples that have Greyhounds. I don't know why. My Grey was fostered by a very nice gay couple. We joke that Father's day is a busy day for him, (he always sends them a card)
@@robertcuttell928 I found there is 3 different types of greyhound coats the first type of coat is what most of us think of when we think of a greyhound where the coat looks like its been painted on the dog they hardly shed their fur, next type of coat is a bit more thicker those dogs do shed a little bit more and the last type is just has a bit more thicker, dense so those dogs can shed a bit more
I grew up with a Lurcher (greyhound collie mix) but she looked like a pure greyhound. She was so lovely, except for her tendency to fall asleep behind closed doors so going from room to room you had to tenderly open the door to see if she was there lol.
I have 3 of these beautiful creatures. I guess you could say I got carried away with greyhound rescue. Oh well. They bring me so much joy. I recommend one for everyone, no matter where you are in the world or in your life. I recommend two as well. Or three. Or...
Florida greyhounds are being taken all across the country for adoption... all are OK and none are in danger nor were they. The Greyhound racing community takes care of them. They, with adoption groups, and owners brought them across state lines this spring, in the height of COVID19 shutdowns, to their groups to find homes. Where were the "Protect Dogs activists?" No where! I knew they would vanish. That always happens. They claim cruelty, they claim they are the saviors and then they ride off into the sunset when they get their way. Those who work with greyhounds and love them are who help, but we didn't have $4 million for negative ads to be heard by Floridians. I used to believe activists, until I went about learning how greyhounds are raised and treated before they grace our couches. I have been adopting and volunteering since 1993 and can honestly tell you these people love their dogs and the voters of Florida allowed themselves to believe false propaganda that election. I am disgusted. Whatever country this video was made in, please go see for yourselves and meet the people of racing like I did. You may be pleasantly surprised.
I'm so close to getting one, very excited. At the minute there's 4 in the rescue were going through. Although 3 isn't suitable for us which I'm glad the rescue Is honest about, there's one beautiful girl Grace although someone is seeing her before us. If they don't reserve her then we're next to visit her, so will have to wait and see. If Grace gets taken then soon the rescue Is getting more in and they'll arrange a day for us to visit them. Have you got a grey yet?
Why not one of each? Worked beautifully in our household for eight years (until the Shepherd galumphed off to the rainbow bridge). They were best buds - but even German engineering couldn't keep up with brute speed.
Had a few sight hounds. I would recommend a lurcher. I Have settled on Bedlington terrier x whippet as greyhounds are hard to train with such things as recall and calling them off a chase. But that's just me and still love sight hounds in general :)
I have had 2 female Greyhounds and a Lurcher boy who was 90% Greyhound and 10% Saluki. The gentlest dogs ever. At the moment I have a rescued English Setter girl (14), and a rescued Rottie (11) and would not wish them away for a moment, but when a vacancy occurs I will be looking for a Greyhound or, because they are like gold in France, a Galga (Spanish Greyhound, not quite the same).
I volunteered in placing retired racing greyhounds for ten years and had three of my own. I fostered many. I agreed with almost all the video said. But I have to say I'm disturbed that Australia requires them to be muzzled in public (I'm in the U.S.). That is likely why people in Oz think they are aggressive! The reason you ever - EVER - muzzle one is to race or run with other dogs, because they tend to nip each other in fun when racing. That's why racing greys wear muzzles. It has nothing at all to do with any aggression toward humans. Also - the only big error I caught in the video was that when the vet said greyhounds used to be only owned by nobility (the law all over Europe in the Middle Ages) - which is true. But he assumes the reason is that "they were such great family dogs", and that is not it at all. For hundreds of years they were only owned by nobility because they were used to hunt large game and only the landowner (nobleman or king) was allowed to hunt big game. For a commoner to be caught with a greyhound meant that he was poaching game, and that was a huge big deal in a time when all game meat came from hunting. It was major theft. Greyhounds were rarely "family dogs"", but rather kept together in kennels and used for hunting. Kings would have up to several thousand of them, and often gifted them to other noblemen.
I was thinking about getting a dog, and i saw the title "The Perfect Pet". Under that i saw "Recommended for you".
Thanks CZcams
They have big hearts, both literally and figuratively.
Be warned: you think you're adopting a dog, and then you find out that in fact, you've joined a cult...
Oh, and you'd better be prepared to cuddle.
drhandle XD
drhandle yup indeed ;D my family is ready to pick up our new adopted greyhound this Saturday, cannot wait!
I consider them to be the "Lays Potato Chip" of the dog world. "You can't just have one!"
I have 6 right now and I have had as many as 8 at one time!
Yup, I'm nuts!
NOT THE CUDDLES THEY STEAL MY HEART!
Yes it’s totally joining a cult. I’m never having another type of dog ever again. Greyhounds furever
My ex girlfriend had a Greyhound. First time ever meeting one! I was blown away by how calm, cuddly, and lazy this dog was. Long story short, I had to adopt one! I always wanted a dog but never knew which would be the right fit. I love my Grey and will never get a different breed again! ♥️
when you adopt a greyhound its like adopting another child i love my greyhound
Everything they say here about greyhounds is true. Mine used his paw to pet ME!!! Lovely gentle, sweet presence in the house. Watched TV and listened to music. On occasion he would sing with Enya. Extremely intuitive animal, a pleasure to live with. On top of everything else the breed is naturally elegant and poised as no other breed. Subtly, silently a greyhound will steal your heart.
I miss Lucy and Hollies my beautiful greys, they crossed the Bridge together a year ago. ❤️ They lived to be 13.
We have adopted our third Greyhound after losing two before due to cancer. They are wonderful pets. There are thousands out there waiting to be adopted!
When Florida banned greyhound racing, my wife and I started looking at adopting a retired racer. There was a local organization here in northern Indiana that took in those dogs and adopted them out. They were so great at working with us to find the right dog for us. We've had our lovely girl for almost 4 years and she turns 8 years old in September of this year. I really don't think I'd adopt a different breed. Especially since there are still plenty of greyhounds out there looking for forever homes.
We owned 2 greyhounds, we loved them. Everyone that met them described them as sweet. Both of them have passed now, but the love and memories of the 2 of them will never die.
I have a greyhound and he only really barks when he wants to be let back inside or when he's really excited to out for a walk, and we got our greyhound from greyhounds as pets NZ, and I love him so much. Greyhounds are the best pets ever, I would highly recommend adopting one!
Lyle is that like a greyhound thing?? My greyhound barks when she wants to be let in!😂💕
So does mine I guess it is for some greyhounds but I know some people who’ve had theirs for years and have only heard them bark about four times
I think I just found my future dog
good!
I’ve had 2. Can’t wait to get my third soon💖💖💖
I’m a dog groomer and seen lots of dogs. No dog compairs to a greyhound
No dog comes close to how calm it is
I have two and I love them
Definitely! I’ve wanted one for YEARS...one day, one day...
love this video...this needs to be put on national tv as a commercial or better still as a promo on the morning shows....I know this would be very hard to do but I am hopeful to see this shown to a greater audience through national tv....
flipau11 ikr this video inspired me truly and in fact I'm getting a greyhound this Saturday ;D
I have owned my beautiful Greyhound Santee for 11 years and can say this is one of best dogs that i have ever owned.
She travels with me everywhere and travels easely. She just loves people and especially my grand kids. I would recommend this breed highly.
Diane Duncan
My Cecil is just the same. Adorable and so loving.
I just LOVE these dogs. I fostered Nelson 3 years ago, he is a greyhound. I have grown up with my family always having a family dog, all breeds but never a greyhound. My children grew up with a beautiful Collie mix who was wonderful. When Nelson arrived I did not know just how quickly he would steal all of our hearts. He is the sweetest, calming , loyal, funny, lazy and did I say funny☺ loving, intelligent dog I have ever gotten to know. I would love to get another (and who knows I might) as I have heard two keep each other company and they love the company of another dog. Anyway if anyone is considering this breed, be warned they are addictive and will win you over before you can say - GREYHOUND- ☺ I said I would foster Nelson for a week, 3 years later and he is still here and very much a family member. I fought it for at least a minute, but he had me and my family within a short time of being in our home. Good luck to anyone thinking of re-homing a greyhound, you are in for a treat.
I have just adopted. Collecting Saturday 24th and cannot wait!!! The whole family is super excited! Thanks to GAP. They are fantastic in what they provide you. All the info, tutorials, the adoption days. Fantastic stuff.
I have a greyhound and they are absolutely gorgeous pets
Irk I have 2 and I love them so very much
they are the best
kess mcc i adore greyhounds. We usually have their smaller cousin, whippets. My last beautiful whippy boy we rehomed was exactly the same quiet, dignified personality as a greyhound. Everybody loved him straight away. He was beautiful to live with. Can't wait to see him again. My present whippy's are crossed with a greyhound, so they are smaller, but you can see the greyhound in them, esp the boy, who is so calm and dignified. Beautiful dogs. I think, personally, that you can't beat a greyhound.
i had a greyhound for 9 years; I got him when he was retired at 5 years old and we became best friends. That friendship lasted over miles of walks, flying and sailing AND he was a couch potato who never smelled 'doggy' or barked. Dash was my best friend, in the retrospect of my life. He loved my kids. He quietly, was very respectful around other dogs and only growled once that I can remember when a little *shole dog keep getting into his dish at feeding time.
The only criticism was that his need to take a huge dump (twice per day because their speed is fed by a very healthy appetite). I loved my dog so much, I am reluctant to even try again because it hurt so bad when I lost him. My son and I buried our friend at sea while aboard our 42 ft sailboat. He lived on board, in his own berth. He didn't particularly care for sailing but loved the hell out flying, especially the landings...
My favorite story about Dash no pun intended - he was named after a character I wrote for a short book about adventure); anyway, we were going for one of our walks when he blasted after a jack rabbit.
Normally a big jack will run in an arc to get back to his hole. Well, this time, 'ol jack kept running in a straight line down this soft dirt road. They looked like two small pickup trucks tearing up the countryside. After about 100 to 150 yds, Jack looks up at this stranger pacing him, at top speed, and Dash looked back at him. Heh, that literally scared him to death and he died right then and there like a blown out tire.. Dash just sniffed him and tired as hell, slowly trotted back home. I felt bad for jack but it WAS funny.
When I adopted a retired racer I named him Presley (as in "You ain't nothing but a hound dog.")
I grew up with poodles/poodle mix. My last childhood dog (a cavoodle) sadly crossed the rainbow bridge in January this year. In the haze of grief, Greyhounds were suggested to me and I was embarrassingly unaware they were an option as a pet.
Long story short, I ended up volunteering at the GAP shelter and met my sweet girl. I’ve had her about three months and couldn’t be more besotted with her.
Have a 3yr old greyhound/saluki ... waiting a couple more years and go get him a iggy companion and looking forward to my boy showing the little beaut the world and protecting. Love iggys!!!
Greyhounds are such beautiful dogs inside and out . Love them!
I looooove greyhounds!!!
and I have one!♥♡
We have Italian Greyhound's, and love the full size Greys...Best breed ever.
Oh, I’d lobe to have an iggy, Brian. Have you had a greyhound before? I’m curious as to whether the personalities are similar. 🤩🐶🤩
Important points people should know if adopting a ex racing greyhound, because many get sent back way too soon.
1. As they have never lived in a home you must give them around 12 months to settle in. They can protest wee in the house but this will stop as soon as they realise this is their forever home and you always come back.
2. Some dogs were trained to chase live prey so if its furry and moves then its prey. Remember its instinct to a greyhound as they are prey driven.
3. Some greyhounds are aggressive to all other breeds of dog except sight hounds so for this reason and point 2 you should muzzle them especially if off the lead.
4. Be careful waking them up as they can snap although not bite. They can be asleep with eyes slightly open so make sure to make a loud noise to wake them up rather than a stroke. Again eventually after a while this really does get better to the point you could probably stroke them while asleep but remember the saying..."let sleeping dogs lie"
5. Keep food out of the way as before you know it its in their mouth and they can eat odd things, ours ate a candle once!
6. If you let them off the lead make sure they are good with recall and take plenty of treats because in a straight line they can hit 50mph in a blink of an eye. One minute they are there, 2 seconds later they are gone! Before you know it they are over half a mile away.
7. Due to them having clear sight for up to a mile away they will see things you can not so its quite normal for them to act like they are seeing ghosts!
Do not let the above put you off as they are the greatest companion you could ever wish for :)
Robbie Scrivener they’re great at counter surfing! Lol
Robbie,
Most of what you have posted is total nonsense!
It doesn't take them 12 months to adjust. That is bull crap. They adjust very quickly, some in a few days, others in a few months, but never a year. Greyhounds are not trained to chase live prey. Here in the USA it is illegal to use live prey and has been for over 20 years. Greyhounds can get along just fine with smaller dogs, cats and even rabbits. They are not aggressive to other dogs. Greyhounds have been around other breed dogs in the farms and at the kennels. They will bond nicely with other dogs in the home and most will just walk away from other dogs on walks. You have a lot to learn about greyhounds.
Most of this is spot on - I’m two weeks into fostering and my girl is 3. She has a LOT of energy and even with 3 walks a day, sometimes she still has loony, barking moments. She often freezes on her lead when other dogs approach or pass by - she also goes for some small dogs and I have to pull her back. She isn’t fully toilet trained and she gets sleep startle. All of that being said, she is a beautiful dog with a lovely nature. Make no mistake, taking in an ex racer can be very hard work. It’s entirely worth it though.
@@kengelina Greyhounds aren't hard work at all. They adjust quickly and are very happy to just lounge around the house and sleep most of the day. Toilet training should be easy and they should know by a few days not to potty in the house. All of my greyhounds and all of my fosters through the years were house trained in 2 or 3 days, some the very 1st day. Greyhounds are the easiest breed to own, very laid back and very smart. They learn quickly.
We had two grehounds when I was a child. I used to throw myself all over Ginger, the younger one (he was the same age as me). If I was in trouble or upset, he would sit or lay stoically and let me hug or lie on him. I still miss him, my prince!
LOL the lady @ 3:26. Her greyhounds are not struggling to make it home after 25 minutes because they are lazy but rather they are dragging their asses to make the walk last longer. Mine had all kinds of tricks to do this even after miles of hiking. She would stop and sniff EVERYTHING every few feet near the end or she would walk reeeeally slooooow and I'd have to keep stopping to let her catch up or she would pretend to not see or hear me and just keep walking. When I first got her I thought I was over doing it on the trails because she walked so much slower on the way back but nope, It was just her being crafty :)
theslimeylimey mine does the same. She acts all tired and “oh I can’t move” the second she knows we’re going back when a minute before that she was running and playing around xD
Just got a rescue greyhound collie cross (Lurcher). Such sweet natured dog and SO affectionate.
That's an AMAZING sounding cross - Two of my favorite breeds :)
Gorgeous video. Watched again almost a year later 😊
I love my boy, Wilson and I have loved all of my other Greyhounds that have passed on in the last 18 years of owning, living and falling completely in love with these wonderful animals.
I work harder now, like really putting in hours, so that one day I can have a small bit of property to adopt a greyhound. Real story, I was afraid of dogs, terrified of larger ones, until I was fourteen and I met Ernie the big old greyhound. Never have I met a more sweet, goofy, just purely awesome animal, and i fell completely in love. I can now say with confidence that I am an avowed dog person, in the sense that I can't encounter any dog without doing the baby voice and giving them pats and belly rubs. That has had mixed results with police dogs, but overall, Ernie was an ambassador for dogs everywhere and should be praised.
This is great but the Greyhound racing industry generates huge numbers of beautiful dogs that end up with a bullet in their head because they don't meet their trainers expectations. Sure adopt a Greyhound but also lobby to have the racing industry severely scrutinised for the treatment of these beautiful animals.
Excellent point - that was going through mind, too, while I was watching the video.
Sadly, money talks and greases the palms of policy makers. As long as the racing industry is profitable (it is on the decline), there will be dog racing. Public pressure could change that, but most people don't care about issues that don't affect them directly. Humans can be selfish like that!
We just voted to end it by 2020 here in Florida. Trying to convince my parents to adopt one since I’m in college and already have 2 small dogs and they live on 7 acres
I agree completely. The fortunate ones get a family but there are many more that never get that opportunity.
I have not met one greyhound trainer who would harm a dog or any animals for that matter unfortunately many of these animal rights hoo haas have too much time on their hands most unemployed i think 78 percent of them i have heard all the spare ti.e and drugs they have come up with all sorts of stories
I have rescued Irish Greyhound (Fergus). They make the best house Pet's of all the breeds, unless you want a gaurd Dog. They are very sociable, calm, gracious, un-demanding, lazy, loving, elegant and noble who don't bark very much, don't shed so much, don't have a Doggy smell at all. very clean and low maintenance.as they don't have any problem with their joints or heart problems. I recommend anyone to rescue this beautiful unique breed of Dog. get two, just as easy as one and they are company for each other if you have to be out all day. Low energy Dog's so if you don't like long walks the Greyhound is perfect. They don't like to go out in wet weather either, if they don't have to. They do need a very soft warm bed(sofa) to lie on as they sleep about 20 hours a day. GREYHOUNDS ARE GREAT!
we had many different dogs as pets while growing up on a farm and without a doubt greyhounds are the most affectionate dogs I have ever known.... we rescued two greyhounds and they are absolutely the best... they are 75 pound lap dogs... if you are looking for a great pet I wholeheartedly recommend greyhounds, whatever love and affection you give them they will return it tenfold
My 2 greyhounds,Jack and Harry, lived for 11 years. We adopted them from the race track when they retired at 4 years of age. We loved those two dogs and were so sad when each developed bone cancer.
Greyhounds are literally the best possible dogs.
Mine is working out so well, a loving and loved family member
"Most dogs need 30 to 40 mins exercise" Please tell my 2 Staffies this as they are out for over 4 hours EVERY day!!
Adopted 2 sisters greyhound from Florida. I am in Canada so I was worried about our tough winters but with a good warm coat, tuque (hat) and boots, both are fine with the Canadian cold. However, they would rather stay inside during our torrid summers as they do not tolerate the humid heat.
Terribly affectionate and chatty. Very food driven , quite stubborn. They are like cats: they love sleeping all day. Do not like long walks. And my they do shed during the summer. I vacuum every second day!
They are kind and calm....except when their meal takes too long to be served! I get an earful.
Love them to bits.
Connection to your Dog is the MOST important thing that can happen! Total zone of understanding. I've been there for over 30 years
That's it! I'm convinced I want one !!
I used to work at a greyhound track (one of my first jobs) and working there always made me want to adopt a retired greyhound. I have a dog now, she's a doberman shepherd collie mix (a friends sister's dog had an accidental litter) but if I find myself in a place where I can take in a second dog it will definitely be a greyhound!
We’ve adopted two over the years...total loves!! Grey’s are GREYT!! 💛👍🏼😃
I've had a greyhound for a while now. They are great pets but can be very mischievous. They love to cuddle!
wonderful video for wonderful pet!! greyhound are gentle and very affectionate the best pet in the world
I love my mixed greyhound. So gentle.
Here in the US, greyhounds aren't required to be muzzled in public at all, it's at the discretion of the owner.
I got one 7 months ago and she is perfect. I love her and now I want another.
and they are the only large breed dogs that live longer than 10 years.
Oh my goodness, such beautiful dogs! I can't wait until I have my own place and can adopt one!
We adopted our first 22 years ago and hopefully will never have anything but greys if we can still find them in the US. They are the sweetest and such easy going dogs. They are gentle and very adaptable to different types of homes. They love to sleep 18-20 hrs a day but get their exercise in occasionally sprints and short walks.
i was always in love with this breed as well as most all dogs, but i always shied away from a greyhound because i was under the idea that i would need loads of house space inside and out...but watching all these videos, i see that they really don't need a lot of inside house area ie: large rooms.. just a nice big couch or bed to call their own, and then a good walk or jog each day at the park.. now i am loving me some greyhound snuggles...
Toni Ramski They are the loveliest pooches, I promise! We have two ex-racers and they truly are lazy little buggers lol We got them their own couch which they roach on for most of the day, and take them on a big walk every night and they love life. They just want to be loved and cuddled and play with their toys, it's delightful :)
Definitely look at Greyhounds when you're in a position to have a pooch - you won't regret it.
Toni Ramski Even if the biggest piece of furniture in your house is a computer chair, they'll figure out how to squeeze their entire body onto it somehow.
wonderful video, makes me want a greyhound even more!
My greyhound is the happiest laziest dog ever! He's 7 originally from Alabama and then Tucson AZ. Now we live in Portland and he absolutely loves the weather and snow! Best decision to adopt him. ❤️🐾
I’ve watched several videos on greyhounds and I’ve decided to get one! Thanks for this video.
The reason greyhounds are so incredible is because racers care more about health than beauty. My concern is that the Florida ban will eventually lead greyhounds to the show dog corruption that has destroyed so many wonderful breeds( Eng. Bulldog, Fr bulldog, pug, pekingese, German shepherd, Cav, golden retriever, Great Dane off the top of my head)
That's an interesting point, however, although many breeds suffer from bad breeding and show dog standards, there are many breeders who breed for health and temperament in pedigrees. All it takes is one look at a working line of German shepherds vs a show line to probe the difference. Greyhounds will continue as a healthy breed when tracks and racing shut down, theres such a loyal sighthound community who love the breed, they wouldn't let it die out or become deformed by bad breeding.
And in the end health IS beauty.
I've actually always wanted a cheetah as a pet (seriously), but stumbled across gapnsw via an ad in the Australian and quickly realised that greyhounds are like the cheetahs of the doggy world and decided then and there I had to get one.
that's why vets hate greyhounds absolutely no health problems.
Actually greys have multiple health issues, mainly to do with their hip dysplacia
Please dont pet me greyhounds are the only big dogs without many hip issues or common hip dysplacia
Most greyhounds don't have health issues, they're relatively healthy dogs, but because of the race tracks some dogs have injuries that can result into future health problems. Our dog Rudy died from cancer due to his broken leg and the steroids and other drugs they gave them to preform well on the track. Not all information is accurate. Also, they are sensitive to anesthesia because a majority of them do not have enough fat. And skin tags, because of their thin skin.
Also, this is a video from another country.
They bred them to race and it's a horrific industry. They need to end greyhound racing. :(
One of our greyhounds suffered from a stomach torsion. It cost thousands and was horrid.
They're prone to some, but the list isn't too long.
Interesting that Whippets have exactly the same behaviour than their "bigger" ones. I have a whippet and would like to have in Brazil those greyhounds.
They don’t bark.
They don’t shed.
They don’t smell.
So basically, a big and lean Boston Terrier. I’m sold.
I 've had 4 rescue greyhounds from Ireland!
I was staring at the thumbnail going, "Is that Lisa from Bondi Vet?" yep, it is!
Ruthie, our adopted racing Greyhound thru Team Greyhound Ohio was the best pet ever. Trained in a Prison Program, never got on furniture, didn’t bark, just loved everyone.
Lovely dogs... ❤️
I fell in love with my brother's Greyhound. None of them shed nor do they bark without good reason. This breed makes wonderful apartment dwellers! They ARE couch potatoes and are very loyal to their "owners." I would like to have at least 2 "hounds."
I’m definitely getting a grey after my two. It’s funny how everyone gets a puppy but when I got my Jack Russell mix puppy I’m just like I’m never going to get a puppy again. I just loooooove greys so much and they match my lifestyle and personality so perfectly.
I have had 2 boys in the past, both really laid back. Mark 3 is "Ludo", He is the totally against the norm, he is "shoutty" , very possessive, does not like to be alone (he has eaten the inside of the front door) and HATES small dogs who bark at him but although so different from the previous ones I love him to bits!!!
After a greyhound has Finished racing...... "after the dog stops making money" .......... I love my baby, there the best dogs. Adopt one :)
After they finish racing, they retire, go to adoption groups and find their forever homes or they stay with their owners as pets. You really should've finished what you wrote. I had to do it for you.
@@momtoty yes and there are many charities out there too. We have two hounds now, one from Greys as Pets Qld and one from another charity.
I did not know how addictive this breed is until I got one 💖... he is my darling 😘..
The two guys seemed like such a lovely couple
I see a lot of same sex male couples that have Greyhounds. I don't know why. My Grey was fostered by a very nice gay couple. We joke that Father's day is a busy day for him, (he always sends them a card)
@@michaeljulian4997 You think they were talking about the owners? lol
@Easy Peasy This explains some of your other moronic posts!
Read 'Arrian on Coursing'. He lived in the second century AD. He had a greyhound.
Worlds most perfect hot water bottle. I will never own another breed again! They're healthy and gentle. The ideal family dog.
Totally agree with you. I would never have another breed. So say ALL GH owners.
They don't shed. My vacuum would beg to differ. They are the best though.
Brush them, wash them, they still shed, but, yes, they are the best!
@@robertcuttell928 I found there is 3 different types of greyhound coats the first type of coat is what most of us think of when we think of a greyhound where the coat looks like its been painted on the dog they hardly shed their fur, next type of coat is a bit more thicker those dogs do shed a little bit more and the last type is just has a bit more thicker, dense so those dogs can shed a bit more
I grew up with a Lurcher (greyhound collie mix) but she looked like a pure greyhound. She was so lovely, except for her tendency to fall asleep behind closed doors so going from room to room you had to tenderly open the door to see if she was there lol.
My greyhound always follows me around waiting for treats
I’m a Greyhound convert. I have a cross that’s beautiful
Am in love
I have 3 of these beautiful creatures. I guess you could say I got carried away with greyhound rescue. Oh well. They bring me so much joy. I recommend one for everyone, no matter where you are in the world or in your life. I recommend two as well. Or three. Or...
You think you’ve adopted a new best friend
But instead you have adopted a
CoUcH pOtAtO 🥔
I have a Kelpie and she is always with me. I’ve been wondering about having a friend for her. What would a grey hound be like ?
Yes, true and amen. Keep up the good work.
Dr lisa is an expert about dog. I've watch her on tv since 2012
I ❤❤❤GREYHOUNDS!
PLEASE HELP FLORIDA RESCUES AND ADOPT AND/OR FOSTER!!!
Chan D can I adopt if I am out of state ??
We have. Twice!
Florida greyhounds are being taken all across the country for adoption... all are OK and none are in danger nor were they. The Greyhound racing community takes care of them. They, with adoption groups, and owners brought them across state lines this spring, in the height of COVID19 shutdowns, to their groups to find homes. Where were the "Protect Dogs activists?" No where! I knew they would vanish. That always happens. They claim cruelty, they claim they are the saviors and then they ride off into the sunset when they get their way. Those who work with greyhounds and love them are who help, but we didn't have $4 million for negative ads to be heard by Floridians. I used to believe activists, until I went about learning how greyhounds are raised and treated before they grace our couches. I have been adopting and volunteering since 1993 and can honestly tell you these people love their dogs and the voters of Florida allowed themselves to believe false propaganda that election. I am disgusted. Whatever country this video was made in, please go see for yourselves and meet the people of racing like I did. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Love those lonnnng doggos!
These different coloured collars are interesting should be brought in in the UK.
I've 2 greyhs that come from Ireland,are wonderful dogs,and I'm so happy of my choice
sorry its not a cult..They are just incredible animals and 'ones a greyhound always a greyhound'. From a proud Galgo owner. ;-)
Aaah just put in my application, can't wait to get one !
I'm so close to getting one, very excited. At the minute there's 4 in the rescue were going through. Although 3 isn't suitable for us which I'm glad the rescue Is honest about, there's one beautiful girl Grace although someone is seeing her before us. If they don't reserve her then we're next to visit her, so will have to wait and see. If Grace gets taken then soon the rescue Is getting more in and they'll arrange a day for us to visit them. Have you got a grey yet?
I have about 30 years dogs. Now have for 9 year my first Galgo...now?? Always a Galgo in the house for sure!!
Although i prefer German Shepherds, Greyhounds just gives me the feeling of being near royalty.
Cookie Crusher they’re basically royalty, they just look so regal and magestic
Why not one of each? Worked beautifully in our household for eight years (until the Shepherd galumphed off to the rainbow bridge). They were best buds - but even German engineering couldn't keep up with brute speed.
😍🤗😘 wonderful dogs. I have a good Time with my Whippet.
Had a few sight hounds. I would recommend a lurcher. I Have settled on Bedlington terrier x whippet as greyhounds are hard to train with such things as recall and calling them off a chase. But that's just me and still love sight hounds in general :)
Just realised the name of this channel. Never gonna win this argument lol
❤ very nice ❤
I’m probably getting a greyhound this summer! Wish me luck!
I have had 2 female Greyhounds and a Lurcher boy who was 90% Greyhound and 10% Saluki. The gentlest dogs ever. At the moment I have a rescued English Setter girl (14), and a rescued Rottie (11) and would not wish them away for a moment, but when a vacancy occurs I will be looking for a Greyhound or, because they are like gold in France, a Galga (Spanish Greyhound, not quite the same).
They are beautiful dogs. Im onto my 5th one.
I'm on my fourth Greyhound,would be lost without her,just turning 6
Is there a Green Collar programme in New Zealand?
Hello I. Used to have greyhounds in my time and I use to raced them and I rehome them yes i love ❤️ greyhounds
I volunteered in placing retired racing greyhounds for ten years and had three of my own. I fostered many. I agreed with almost all the video said. But I have to say I'm disturbed that Australia requires them to be muzzled in public (I'm in the U.S.). That is likely why people in Oz think they are aggressive! The reason you ever - EVER - muzzle one is to race or run with other dogs, because they tend to nip each other in fun when racing. That's why racing greys wear muzzles. It has nothing at all to do with any aggression toward humans.
Also - the only big error I caught in the video was that when the vet said greyhounds used to be only owned by nobility (the law all over Europe in the Middle Ages) - which is true. But he assumes the reason is that "they were such great family dogs", and that is not it at all. For hundreds of years they were only owned by nobility because they were used to hunt large game and only the landowner (nobleman or king) was allowed to hunt big game. For a commoner to be caught with a greyhound meant that he was poaching game, and that was a huge big deal in a time when all game meat came from hunting. It was major theft. Greyhounds were rarely "family dogs"", but rather kept together in kennels and used for hunting. Kings would have up to several thousand of them, and often gifted them to other noblemen.
One of our greyhounds struggled to go up & down steps. He would back across the kitchen floor. He never felt comfortable on non carpeted floors.