Anyone have a Greyhound dog ? Same thread-we gotta new dog

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

Our dog Abby, a Golden Retriever, died about a month ago. A tumor spread and we caught it too late. She died peacefully.

We're just in the process of "thinking" about another dog. Cathy wanted another Golden. I've been doing some research on Greyhounds and Cathy and I went to Pet-co today to see a "meet and greet" session with some greyhounds. They seem like they would be wonderful pets. And I like the idea of adopting a pet. Cathy was impressed too.

Anyone have any experience with them ?

AnimalInstinct625 · Post by **AnimalInstinct625** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

I own an Italian Greyhound (miniature) - and I named him Luigi. He lives with my parents now, but he is the best dog we've ever had. Very intelligent, loving, loves to be held - requires some exercise once in awhile, but a good breed even if you have an apartment.

If you have any questions about the breed, let me know. Iggy's rock.

Note: In the event that you adopt a greyhound trained to race, I don't recommend having cats or small furry critters around. Greyhounds are sight-hounds, and LOVE to chase furry things.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

AnimalInstinct625 wrote:I own an Italian Greyhound (miniature) - and I named him Luigi. He lives with my parents now, but he is the best dog we've ever had. Very intelligent, loving, loves to be held - requires some exercise once in awhile, but a good breed even if you have an apartment.

If you have any questions about the breed, let me know. Iggy's rock.

Note: In the event that you adopt a greyhound trained to race, I don't recommend having cats or small furry critters around. Greyhounds are sight-hounds, and LOVE to chase furry things.

I read that about them. They instinctively chase nearly any small thing that moves.

I have a fenced in yard, but the fence is three feet high. I'm afraid the dog would jump over it if it sees a cat or a rabbit.

Even as a stranger, the dogs greeted us in a curious but very friendly manor.

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

Awesome dogs Bill, call me sometime. My girl knows all about them.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

RobTheDrummer wrote:Awesome dogs Bill, call me sometime. My girl knows all about them.

Cool ! Thanks.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

RobTheDrummer wrote: My girl knows all about them.

Ahh...shouldn't that be...fiance ?

MOONDOGGY · Post by **MOONDOGGY** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

My parents adopted a greyhound years ago. They ended up giving back after 2 weeks (along with about 100lbs of food!) because they found out that they just weren't the dog people they thought they were. It wasn't easy for them because the dog was the best dog you could ask for. They couldn't have chosen an easier dog to live with. My aunt and my fiance's family members also have/had greyhounds, and they will love them.

The adopted racing greyhounds are the most timid well-behaved dogs I've ever met. Ours was very disciplined. If it did something bad and got yelled at, that was the last time it did it. (Example: eating off the table because it was at head level with the table!) Even if you get an older greyhound, they still like to act like puppies occasionally, I'm guessing because they never had a normal puppy life. They can have gas that can easily clear a room, but a spoonful of yogurt on their food everyday will fix that.

Also it's easy to assume that since they're fast as lightning and they're raced since they are able to run, that they'd be active dogs that needed a lot of exercise. They're just the opposite. They are very lazy.

They are my dream dog, and since I now have a house with a fenced-in yard (a MUST have for greyhounds), I am hunting around for one. I highly recommend them.

REDillon · Post by **REDillon** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

There are a few Greyhound rescue groups in the area. Monica's Heart is one that helps rescue and place greyhounds from being destroyed after the track. I know a few people who adopted 5 from there. They need a fenced in yard for sure and will chase small "prey" but not always the case.

I hope you find a pup and give it a great forever home!

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

Thanks to each of you for the last two posts !

I have been in touch with Monica's Heart. And they did the meet and greet today. I loved one of the dogs, but I want to make sure before I commit. Once I commit to a dog, I will not take it back, so I'm taking my time and doing as much research as I can. Which includes the benefit of asking on Rockpage !

PanzerFaust · Post by **PanzerFaust** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

My brother had a Whippet and it was a great pet...

It's kinda like a smaller version of a Grayhound and from what I've read a bit more family friendly.

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Sunday Mar 22, 2009

PanzerFaust wrote:My brother had a Whippet and it was a great pet...

It's kinda like a smaller version of a Grayhound and from what I've read a bit more family friendly.

Yea, we know you like whippets....

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Monday Apr 27, 2009

Got a new dog!

We checked out the Greyhounds. Nice, friendly and docile, but a little too aloof. So we checked out the Humane Society in Greenwood.

We brought home (Saturday) a beautiful Akita Collie mix. She was a stray found in a wooded area. Covered with ticks and fleas when she was found. The society cleaned her up well! They estimate her to be 2 years old.

Extremely friendly and already fits in with Cathy and me. We love her !

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Monday Apr 27, 2009

Good for you Bill. My son and myself got a nice dog at the Humane Society about 6 years ago. He also was a stray. He is named Ajax, and is a beagle and blue tick hound mix, often called a blue tick beagle.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Monday Apr 27, 2009

undercoverjoe wrote:Good for you Bill. My son and myself got a nice dog at the Humane Society about 6 years ago. He also was a stray. He is named Ajax, and is a beagle and blue tick hound mix, often called a blue tick beagle.

That's cool Joe. I think mutts make for great dogs! Glad you got a good one too !

Colton · Post by **Colton** » Monday Apr 27, 2009

Play any drums around this new pup yet? Curious as to how it handles it.

My beagle comes down to the basement when im playin all cranked up and sits in front of me and watches. its kinda cute.

REDillon · Post by **REDillon** » Tuesday Apr 28, 2009

Every person or critter deserves a second chance. I'm sure your pup will thank you many times over for it.

What is a real shame is that this is such a throw away society. If we don't like it or it takes too much time or if the carpets don't match the drapes we get rid of it. Okay, I'm not gonna say much more cause I could go on & this is such a positive thread!!!

mistikalvalkrie · Post by **mistikalvalkrie** » Tuesday Apr 28, 2009

I love greyhounds...if I had a bigger yard I would have several (dozen) of retired racedogs. They're really wonderful animals. Good temperment from what I've seen of them, however high strung they can get...lol, intelligent, and easy to get along with.

Also, Hawk, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I know how you feel, I lost one of my cats to lymphoma about 2 months ago. Its a terrible thing to have to go through putting down a beloved animal.

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Tuesday Apr 28, 2009

undercoverjoe wrote:Good for you Bill. My son and myself got a nice dog at the Humane Society about 6 years ago. He also was a stray. He is named Ajax, and is a beagle and blue tick hound mix, often called a blue tick beagle.

I used to hunt rabbits with a guy who had a bluetick beagle... EXCELLENT rabbit dogs. Best nose in the crew, had the nose of a scent-hound and the physical drive of a beagle... she wouldn't stop, you had to leash her to get her out of "hunt" mode.
We had a benchleg, which is a beagle/basset mix. He also had a great nose and built like a tank, but he was dumb as a post. Rabbit dogs are supposed to circle the rabbit back around to you, but he'd run it in a straight line until you couldn't hear him bay anymore. We'd always have to stop hunting and go look for him.

You should set him with some other rabbit dogs someday... there's not much training involved, they just do what the other dogs do.--->JMS

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Tuesday Apr 28, 2009

songsmith wrote:
undercoverjoe wrote:Good for you Bill. My son and myself got a nice dog at the Humane Society about 6 years ago. He also was a stray. He is named Ajax, and is a beagle and blue tick hound mix, often called a blue tick beagle.
I used to hunt rabbits with a guy who had a bluetick beagle... EXCELLENT rabbit dogs. Best nose in the crew, had the nose of a scent-hound and the physical drive of a beagle... she wouldn't stop, you had to leash her to get her out of "hunt" mode.
We had a benchleg, which is a beagle/basset mix. He also had a great nose and built like a tank, but he was dumb as a post. Rabbit dogs are supposed to circle the rabbit back around to you, but he'd run it in a straight line until you couldn't hear him bay anymore. We'd always have to stop hunting and go look for him.
You should set him with some other rabbit dogs someday... there's not much training involved, they just do what the other dogs do.--->JMS

Our blue tick hound came from Virginia. Some dog shelter down there burned and our Humane Society took in 12 or so of their dogs, and that's how we ended up with a blue tick hound. Of course, like a dummy, I got him fixed (you have to swear to it to get it from the H. S.) and missed out on many chances to breed him. Many guys have asked if they could use him for breeding. His is always pointing at birds out in the front yard, and loves to chase the rabbits in the back yard. But, he is just my son's best friend.