This is a group for all retired greyhounds...dont seem to be many about..:(............they are such beautiful, gentle animals......:)
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Description: The Greyhound is as swift as a ray of light and as graceful as a swallow. They are one of the oldest and purest known breeds. They have been used on practically all kinds of small game, but the hare are their natural quarry. They like to chase small animals and have a high prey drive. Normally a quiet dog, Greyhounds like to curl up on their dog bed and be lazy for most of the day. Outdoors they are very active, loving free space to run and something to chase. They are sleek, smooth dogs that are well muscled specifically for speed. They have small, fine ears with dark round eyes and a thin face. Their tail is long and whip like, and their forelimbs and chest are muscular. They are large sized dogs despite their thin look. Greyhounds are not only fast, but they also have rather large litters. Some litters can be up to 15 puppies. Greyhounds are lively, athletic and friendly. They are aloof with strangers, as most sight hounds are, but remain playful and faithful to their families. They are sensitive dogs, however, and care should be taken to ensure they are not treated harshly. They get along with most people and animals, although their natural instinct is to chase down smaller animals. They get along well with children, and are affectionate and gentle. Many Greyhounds come from racing backgrounds, and therefore may need to be retrained for a home life. The Greyhound makes a wonderful pet, racing companion and keen sight and scent hound.
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A bit of older news and well some more recent events. Collin is now a showdog he has taken to showing like a duck to water and he absolutely loves it and he has won his class thus far last show was fourth of May this year large international show our very first and what a grand affaire that was Collin won his class and was declared a classic greyhound of good quality. I am over the moon the show before that saw Collin with the second highest grade as well as approved for breeding I am exeedingly proud of my youngest lad. My new greyhound Chris is now registred in the Danish kennel club and his first show will be next year.Or maybe I will enter him in the last show of the year this year I am not quite sure yet its very tempting. will let you know. some news from the world of racing abuse. A young greyhound was found wondering the streets bleeding heavily from his severed ears he was smered in blood only eighteen months old no identity could be traced. He was taken to a vet and he has had surgery to repair the damage done to him he has survived and has also been given the name Norman he is a beautiful blue greyhound absolutely stunning. He was lucky to survive many others like him have not been so lucky now he has also found his forever home he is loved and admired.No longer an unwanted looser but a winner in his own right the winner of life. Good luck Norman enjoy your life and your dad.
Who ever wrote the introduction to the greyhound above have got a few facts very wrong. The greyhound is the oldest purebred canine in the world they are also the fastest. The second fastest landanimal only superseeded by the cheetha. The love laying on sofas and anything soft and comfortabel because of their long slender bodies have no fat whatsoever therefore it is extremely important that they have a lot of comfortabel places to rest on and choices as where they would like to sleep.They can be considered good with children provided the children are welll manered and don´t pester the greyhound.Greyhound are godd as running companions as they are sprinters and many of them come of the tracks with old injuries.They are not very active outdoors either. They will chase any small animals that runs away from them not to play but to kill. They are not viscious in any way but their preydrive is through the roof. the game they chased in centuries past were red deer hare wild boars gazels and yes the hares and rabbits that came later though. They were royal companions until 1926 when the mechanical hare was invented. They fell from grace in the sense that these royal companions became cheap comodities.This has lead to emense suffering for the greyhounds. As one who has dedicated her life to saving these royal sighthounds. I can tell you that yes they suffer a lot of abuse and mistreatment. Now another misconception about greyhounds is that they go by scent they do not they hunt by sight only. Hence the name sighthounds.This should clear up the hickups from the introduction above.I have had sighthounds since 1986 and started out with a greyhound. Currently I have three greyhounds and one whippet. I find them utterly fascinating and love them to bits.
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Started by Kathi. Last reply by Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen May 15, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Favorites
Started by Mandy S PBP Admin. Last reply by Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen May 13, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Favorites
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