Interested in taking on a greyhound...

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Can you give me any tips/advice about where to look for one?

I have been with only one dog since Bailey got knocked down a few months ago. I wasnt going to get another dog but Oscar is on his own and still not coping brilliantly; I think he could do with a friend.

I am At uni/work so do not feel that i have the time to take on a puppy but a friend suggested that i try a greyhound as there are plenty wanting homes.

Any ideas?
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I have just bought a greyhound x puppy. She is fab! The sweetest, and cleverest pup I've ever known. She is easy to train, and really loves to please.

The foster lady I got her from belongs to a forum which I now belong too, esp for lurcher etc owners or wanna be owners. I've found the people on there really helpful it's www.lurcherlink.org. There are also pages on there where you can advertise as a home waiting, and also gogs needing homes.

The thing about greys is they are generally, placid, loving, very people orientated (sp) and contrary to popular bleief do not require hours of working, they are sprinting dogs afterall.

I love my girl, I'm sure you wont be disappointed if you do get one. xxx
 
Thers loads of greyhound rescue places around, but a warning that the pure bred track ones have the personality of a wellington boot. Actually, thats rude to wellies...(Prepares to be disagreed with!!).
There are lots that need homes though, and it is a good thing to do!
Lurchers, IMO, need a lot more work than a greyhound, as they are generally bred for more intelligence and stamina.
 
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Thers loads of greyhound rescue places around, but a warning that the pure bred track ones have the personality of a wellington boot. Actually, thats rude to wellies...(Prepares to be disagreed with!!).


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Sorry to sound dim but what does that mean?

Emma
 
I've got two and they both have plenty of charecter although often it can take 6 months or so for their true self to show.

There are plenty of rescue organisations around but be careful they are not always easy particularly if they have raced, they can chase small dogs and are often not good with livestock. Cats generally beware!
 
We have an ex-racing greyhound (came out the back door of the greyhound trust - long story).

He is absolutely wonderful - behaves well on the lead, great with kids, no problem around the horses / horse trials.

We don't let him off the lead anywhere remotely near a road or anywhere too public as he does tend to see red mist if something small is running away from him (rabbit, squirel, cat, terrier).

He gets walked / jogged for an hour or so every day in a town centre park with no problems at all and seems happy enough with that.

He definitely has a personality (a little bit nice but dim).
 
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Thers loads of greyhound rescue places around, but a warning that the pure bred track ones have the personality of a wellington boot. Actually, thats rude to wellies...(Prepares to be disagreed with!!).
There are lots that need homes though, and it is a good thing to do!
Lurchers, IMO, need a lot more work than a greyhound, as they are generally bred for more intelligence and stamina.

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You obviously don't know greyhounds well then if thats what you think! I have 4 of my own and have fostered about 14 up to date. They all have fantastic personalities and I wouldnt have any other breed.

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Thers loads of greyhound rescue places around, but a warning that the pure bred track ones have the personality of a wellington boot. Actually, thats rude to wellies...(Prepares to be disagreed with!!).
There are lots that need homes though, and it is a good thing to do!
Lurchers, IMO, need a lot more work than a greyhound, as they are generally bred for more intelligence and stamina.

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Have you ever stopped to think about the life of a racing greyhound? Kept in a kennel and walked in groups everyday, most of them not even knowing their names when they finish racing as they are just a dog kept for making money?
Some of these hounds come to rescues absolutely traumatised, probably due to the fact they didn't win a race so got a beating instead. One of my own hounds at 18 months of age was in such a state, absolutely terrified of people, especially men and still is to some degree. He used to hide in a corner and physically shake. With lots of love and care he has turned into the most loving comical hound. Its a shame people like yourself who make these comments don't get to know the breed first. It is so rewarding to see how much these dogs give and how loving they are after such a crap start to their life.
 
Totally agree with your comments. It has been so nice to see my Bitch blossom since we have had her and she most def has lots of character!
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