Post by: SEADOO on September 01, 2016, 12:23:45 AM
Ex race dog, 4 years old, knackered, chipped and house trained. Only $100.
We adopted him through the QLD racing association. So far, he seems like a very friendly and loving pet.
As I write this, I'm on the couch and he has claimed my Side of the bed with the missus.
Thought we'd let him have this one to help him settle.
Phase anybody adopted an ex racing greyhound?
Anybody got any advice? We live on acerage, so he has plenty of yard to run around.
Post by: IanS on September 01, 2016, 12:34:53 AM
Post by: KingBilly on September 01, 2016, 04:36:05 AM
Good luck, have fun and enjoy.
KB
Post by: scrapsD40 on September 01, 2016, 05:54:30 AM
Was told they are real couch potatoes but will chase small furry things.new owners might need to be careful if letting them share the bed then
KB
Post by: Julian Kaye on September 01, 2016, 06:50:43 AM
After the decision in the People's Republic of NSW by Dear Leader Kim Jong Baird to ban greyhound racing from July 2017 there are going to be thousands of greyhounds either available for option or as fertilizer, mostly the latter.
Post by: sol on September 01, 2016, 08:10:05 AM
new owners might need to be careful if letting them share the bed then
;D ;D ;D ;D :cup:
:cheers:
Post by: EagleBoy on September 01, 2016, 01:11:00 PM
Post by: KingBilly on September 01, 2016, 01:15:28 PM
My understanding is they also have a lousy sense of getting home, if they get out they don't know where to come back.
Yep, they just walk/run around in big circles ;D
KB
Post by: scrapsD40 on September 01, 2016, 01:26:24 PM
Yep, they just walk/run around in big circles ;DClockwise or anticlockwise? Be good to know as if I was to adopt one, the neighbours on my right would probably call the ranger if it got out, whereas the neighbours on the left are much better and would put on a lead and bring home.
KB
Post by: BaseCamp on September 01, 2016, 01:39:38 PM
She said that make wonderful pets/companions..
Post by: Bird on September 01, 2016, 01:48:22 PM
Post by: Joff on September 01, 2016, 02:59:33 PM
Now I associate Greyhound racing with Queen Elizabeth.
Post by: Bird on September 01, 2016, 04:05:32 PM
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Post by: BrindleHounds on September 01, 2016, 10:20:29 PM
They make great pets. Don't bark, don't smell, don't drop hair.
They don't need much exercise. They might run around the back yard for a couple of minutes, or go for a 20min walk. But then they go straight back to the couch or bed.
They just want to be with you, hence the nickname shadow dogs.
I have one who thinks he is a small lap dog so with jump on the couch and put his head on your lap.
So if you do get one be very prepared to lose half your couch.
As far as chasing small fluffy things, they are like any dog. Some might do it, some won't. Of the 3 we have had, only one has shown any interest at all in cats, possums or small dogs. Even then we also have a cat, and it rules the roost. Bloody thing.
Anyone want a cat?
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Post by: speewa158 on September 02, 2016, 06:14:31 AM
Post by: Ziggy1 on September 02, 2016, 08:07:43 PM
Just love him and he will love you right back.