adopting a Greyhound - Paw Talk

blueram · #1 10-18-2005, 11:14 AM

this is over a year off but when I get back from Antarctica I would like to adopt a greyhound. I was wondering what problems are usually encountered with these dogs, and do they make good pets? My parents have an Italian Greyhound and i love her temperment and attitude but i would like a full size greyhound.

blueram · #2 10-20-2005, 10:45 AM

anyone?

Chrisanne · #3 10-20-2005, 11:24 AM

greyhounds are wonderful. Retired racers are the best. Total couch potatoes. The adoption screening process is a bit hard though.

blueram · #4 10-20-2005, 11:28 AM

hard how? That they have lots of health problems and don't live that long, True or False.

Chrisanne · #5 10-20-2005, 03:14 PM

Its hard as in the screeners are VERY selective on who they adopt to. They'll likely do a home check, want references to include your vet.

jmb9101 · #6 10-20-2005, 03:23 PM

I used to dog sit three retired racers...they lived long lives.

I dont know how old they were when they got them, but two of them just recently passed away. I had been dog sitting them since I was in 6th or 7th grade and Im now almost 23 if that makes any difference to you. And I have to agree, they are the biggest couch potatoes!

They were great dogs.