Greyhounds anyone?

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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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Comment by Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen on September 7, 2010 at 1:51am: Hello Marianne Adema. The galgos are not greyhounds but they are members of the sighthound group. I have a greyhound who was born in Castil La Mancha out of an Irish sire and dam. Who had bothbeen exported from Ireland most likely from Limrick Where they hold greyhound auctions. The sire of Connor is called Machine Gun aka Glenmartin Sands. You are still most welcome and we are happy to have you here just know that this is predominantly for greyhounds the ex -racers discarded by the racing industry and many of them come from traumatic pasts Like two of mine Connor as I have written about above and my hands on rescue Tristan who was born in Abbey Feale Dromtrasna in County Limrick then I have my third greyhound Darcy who retiered as a racing champion,derbywinner,winner of breeders cup national champion and runner up for title of best racing greyhound in the year 2007. Your galgos were most likely coursing dogs bred to hunt rabbits and hares used and then discarded. the only racetracks left in Spain are the mobile tracks who move from place to place all over Spain this is where my greyhound Connor was raced as was his sire and dam.Galgos are lovely. my friend Marianne has got one galgo a rescue from here named Jack and one greyhound aged two named Joy.

Comment by Marianne Adema on September 6, 2010 at 10:23pm: Can You ad a lovly photo from a greyhound on here?

Comment by Marianne Adema on September 6, 2010 at 10:22pm: I have 2 ex-racing dogs adopted from Spain,after they have been resqued from their last owners in rSpain, her name isTula, she is a Spanish galgo,adopted her 11 years ago in june 1999,my second dog from Spain,is Pablo I have adopted him more then 8 years ago,they both have been mistreaded,and it toke a very long time,to have them the way they are now,they are so sweetand loving and trusting my sweet dogs,and i have a crossbreed whipped/Greyhound,from the Netherlands adopted from the animalshelter,after she was dropped in fron of there,durung the mkz crisis here 10 years ago,she lived for a year in a shed,before she got dropped and i adopted her a month laterher name is Sandy,she is 10 years old.,and my sweet whipped i have now since 6 months from her last owner, she is 7 years a ex show dog,she did not like it any more, I am happy to have her ,she is so sweet and loving.

Comment by Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen on September 1, 2010 at 2:47am: Welcome to the group Tracy. I am a member of the greytexploitation forum and frequently visit the site as its a good site for information about the things happening in the racing industry to the greyhounds. Thanks for the tip though good to know you are concerned too. Wellcome among us.

Comment by Tracy Cook on August 31, 2010 at 10:11am: Sadly more greys were destroyed this weekend, please view www.greytexploitations.com

Comment by Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen on August 30, 2010 at 6:44pm: A bit of a mistake. A friend of mine was misinformed. The number of greyhounds who died during the weekend at Belle vue was five greyhounds not eight still five too many. Poor greyhounds. RIP all of you.

Comment by Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen on August 30, 2010 at 7:19am: Eight greyhounds have died at Belle Vue Manchester track during this weekend when will the carnage of greyhounds come to an end. It is indeed a day tinged with sadness over the loss of precious lives rest in peace dear greyhounds none of you deserved to die. A single candle will be lit to night to mark your passing you will not be forgotten.

Comment by Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen on August 29, 2010 at 1:22pm: I have just joined this group let´s make it an active asset for the greyhounds they have no voice of their own. We have a voice let us give them one let us tell others about the plight of this noble sighthound the king of all dogs the greyhound the hound of my heart.