Greyhound Information =)

**Iilo** · 08-16-2006, 05:57 PM

I have a life too. That's why I understand that the next time I will be able to get another dog will be in a rather long time.

Five years for someone your age is not that long... That puts you at 19, doesn't it? So you'll be finishing up high school and *probably* going on to college... That certainly sounds like the best time to add another dog to your life. What I'm saying is if you have a life now, and can't walk Roxy every day, then how do you expect to be able to walk a Greyhound every day and spend quality offleash time with it (in a fenced area) when your life is only going to get busier?

**Roxyluvsme13** · 08-16-2006, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Iilo

I have a life too. That's why I understand that the next time I will be able to get another dog will be in a rather long time.

Five years for someone your age is not that long... That puts you at 19, doesn't it? So you'll be finishing up high school and *probably* going on to college... That certainly sounds like the best time to add another dog to your life. What I'm saying is if you have a life now, and can't walk Roxy every day, then how do you expect to be able to walk a Greyhound every day and spend quality offleash time with it (in a fenced area) when your life is only going to get busier?

Well, I've learning to balance my life and pets together.

Well, then maybe I'll get one sooner. I know my limits, and I think I can handle another dog in the near future. I'm not saying it's going to happen, but I could and can handle one.

Actually, at 19, yes I probably will be in college, and yes I can handle my dogs and cats.

I could easily spend time with a Greyhound. I could, and will. I don't do it now because Roxy doesn't need that much excersize. She's laid back, and daily playtime tires her out.

**Iilo** · 08-16-2006, 06:12 PM

If you want me to be more on topic...

www.greytalk.com will provide you with everything you need to know about greys and then some.

**Suki Wingy** · 08-16-2006, 06:20 PM

I thought of one more thing to say about this; At least she IS doing research well in advance.

**I_luv_rusty** · 08-16-2006, 06:53 PM

I agree... she is doing research so she is ready. Five years is a long time away, and by then alot of things will change. This is now, not that future so unless Iilo you can tell the future then don't leave a negitive (sp?) response, saying Bri can't take care of a grey.

Originally Posted by Iilo

If you think you can handle dogS, catS, and college.... The more power to you

Wow.... she'll have 3 dogs, and 2 cats. That not that much. I know people who have 7 cats,3 dog,5 ferrets,2 ginea pigs, and a bunch of fish... maybe if she had that many pets it COULD be different I think she can only decide is she can handle all her pets and college. If you don't know her, and don't know everything she does for her pets then be quiet until you know it all.

Why do all this thread that Bri make have to try into fight. Like "you shouldn't have that many bettas", or "you can't take care of your pet, etc. Has anyone EVER told you if you don't have something nice to say then don't say anything. Well read it and follow it.

Bri: A few months before you get a greyhound is you do get one. Take alot of walks, and go places with Roxy so you know you ready. Or when you get the grey.. you'll get tried out very easily, and it'll be hard to give him/her the excerise they need. And of course by then you'll have to get a fenced in yard. Also would your mom let it stay inside? I guess by then Roxy will be inside all the time.

**Giselle** · 08-16-2006, 11:25 PM

ANYWAYS, back to the topic- I see aloooot of misconceptions that I must clear up before my brain bursts.

Firstly, greys don't *need* a huge backyard. In fact, they do not need a backyard at all! I know plenty of greyhounds who live quite comfortably in apartments. As long as you can provide reliable daily walks, your Grey will be beyond contentment. Some groups do claim that they won't adopt out to apartment-dwellers but there are ALWAYS exceptions. The only problem with apartment dwellers is the potty issue but that issue is prevalent with any other dog breed! It's not to say that Greys don't need free space to run (they do!!). I'm just saying that Greys do not *need* a yard. Heck, my yard is used only as a potty area.

Secondly, I think some of you are forgetting that a Greyhound is a dog!

For example:

-They look you in the eye when you speak to them.

Looking any dog in the eye is a challenge. It is not a breed characteristic to tolerate this behavior from humans. Dogs are not human!!!

-They're extremely gentle & very social.

As a whole, Greys are very gentle, but a dog's socialness depends mostly on how it was brought up. Greys are very social with other Greys, but some are not accustomed to other breeds.

Dry food is recommended for greyhounds by some rescues.

Dry food is recommended by many all-breed rescues as well. Greyhounds are no different. It is up to YOU, the owner, to decide what to feed your dog.

Thirdly, greys can live with small animals and cats (Gissie has co-habitated quite nicely with a Pekingese and four birds for two years). It all depends on the individual greyhound and it DOES take much supervision for the first months/year. Your adoption group will take care of selecting the proper dog for you.

As for juggling college and cats and dogs, please read Adopting the Racing Greyhound by Cynthia Branigan and Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies by Lee Livingood. They address the issue of whether or not you should get a greyhound during that tumultuous period in your life, Bri.

Lastly, more often than not, Greyhound adoption groups will weed out the bad owners from the good owners. Many adoption groups can and WILL call your vet for reference. They will also conduct a homecheck. They will also inquire into the history of your past pets. If they can accept Lily and Roxy's living conditions (in Bri's case), then it is their final decision as to whether or not they will adopt out to Bri. I also want to add: The Greyhound world is very well connected. If there is a notoriously bad Greyhound owner, word will spread and groups will refuse to adopt out to that one person.

My point: If anybody has qualms with Bri's decision, take it out on PM.

Actually, one more - GreyTalk.com has been mentioned twice already, but here you go again

**GreyhoundGirl** · 08-17-2006, 10:55 AM

Looking any dog in the eye is a challenge. It is not a breed characteristic to tolerate this behavior from humans. Dogs are not human!!!

So, Does anyone know if greyhounds can learn "sit up pretty"?

Also I enjoyed the book " Adopting the racing greyhound"

You can read a few pages of the book here.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0876...62#reader-link

**Suki Wingy** · 08-17-2006, 12:30 PM

Sophie is right about looking dogs in the eye. They will take it as a challenge. How they respond to it is up to each individual dog. I do not know if greys can "sit up pretty" or not, sorry. (I call it circus dog)

**Roxyluvsme13** · 08-17-2006, 02:09 PM

Sophie, thank you

. My mom doesn't want another dog right now anyways, although I do love this girl.

Her name is Mercedes.

Mercedes is a light fawn 2 year old female. She is being foster with cats, has been with a small dog with success and she loves attention. What more could you ask for?

Small Animal Friendly: Yes.

I think she would fit in nicely here..

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**Zippy** · 08-17-2006, 02:15 PM

Wow Bri she is beautiful

**zoomer** · 08-17-2006, 02:19 PM

She's a beauty!

I was going to say something about walking not being the only excersizes. You've got to have time to play frisbee, ball, walk him, train him, and everything else. One walk a day isn't enough.

**Roxyluvsme13** · 08-17-2006, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by zoomer

She's a beauty!

I was going to say something about walking not being the only excersizes. You've got to have time to play frisbee, ball, walk him, train him, and everything else. One walk a day isn't enough.

Yeah I know. But inside time is perfect for ball and training. I'm sort of even afraid to try adopting a Grey now, seeing as they probably wouldn't approve us..

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**Roxyluvsme13** · 08-17-2006, 04:49 PM

Ahh, Mercedes.. <3 Do you guys think she would fit in here at this current point in time? (yes, I said my mom doesn't want a dog, but I want opinions on that)

**bckrazy** · 08-17-2006, 05:03 PM

Wait, so, your Mom would allow a Greyhound to stay indoors? And not Roxy? Does she realize that Greys (even though they can scrunch themselves up when they're sleeping

) are larger & taller than Roxy? =P I would say no, quite honestly. These dogs should never be outside for extended periods of time, they definitely need immediate medical attention for what would seem like a benign puncture on any other dog, and they should be walked/exercised often every single day to be happy.

I assumed you wanted a Grey when you moved out, but as far as what I've heard about the current situation, no.

I didn't even comment about "if I got a Grey, I would give away my Bettas to make more time"... because Bettas are disposable, right? =/

**k9krazee** · 08-17-2006, 05:04 PM

Honestly? No. I don't see how you could get a dog (that will be large and living in the house) when you have a dog living outside.

Teehee, edited to say I agree with Erica.