BEST APARTMENT DOGS: Greyhounds as pets?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- Greyhounds are super calm, sleep a LOT, and make perfect apartment dogs. The number one thing you absolutely must do before deciding on a dog for your apartment is RESEARCH! Make sure you select the right breed and hopefully you might consider a sweet greyhound :) Follow us on IG:
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I never thought a dog would mirror my personality as much as a greyhound. We're adopting one in a few weeks and these dogs are truly different from any other breed. When I was a teenager, I moved into a home that wasn't my own and was sorrowful but didn't show it externally. The family greyhound used to get up on this tiny twin bed and slept by my side every single night. The owners said that she had never done that with them and were baffled by it. Many years later she passed away but she left me with a strong love for greyhounds.
Greyhound’s are the most loyal, loving and goofy dogs going! I love them!
I can't wait till I can get a greyhound of my own! Also the couch potato with bursts of energy is just like me. I'm starting to think I found my spirit animal as well.
100% my spirit animal ❤️❤️❤️ haha
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ps. we have had 17 ex-racer Greys. They do beautifully in apartments! Greyhounds love to lounge - and be quiet and hang out with their person. They are known as "couch potatoes" and do just fine going for little walks-they do NOT need a yard and lots of space. Jenny- use a very light witch hazel ( l like the rose scented ) and do a quick little wipe with a face pad in her ears, every few days (and a another little pad to ensure her ears are fully dry). ps. to newbie Grey owners - its a good idea to have a few carpet runners placed around your home - to ensure your Grey doesn't slip. And be patient...they will become acclimated to their new lives, quite quickly ie stairs etc. Not all want to meet other dogs either - they just want to be with their person. That is OK...just let them be, who they are :) And ensure you have a Veterinarian that is savvy with sighthounds and their needs - with medications and anesthetics (it is a little different than non sighthounds).
Hello! Thank you for your comment and wisdom! Agree to all of the above and we will try the witch hazel for her ears :) she is doing so well and I can’t believe how far we’ve come
And buy your hound a toothbrush. They’re well known for tarter problems. If their teeth are brushed daily they will look forward to it. (Chicken flavored dog toothpaste of course.)
Greyhounds are one of the few large breeds suited for small home/condo/apt living. They sleep 16-18 hrs a day due to their high metabolism. Even at their racing peak hounds only run 2 races a week. They just chill out snoozing together as a pack between turn outs and runs. They are clean, low shedding dogs. We’ve had nothing but retired racers for 23 years. They are really gentle, polite dogs. My 95 lb boy Archibald is asleep in my lap now. He failed his maiden class races & retired at just 20 months old. He 3 now and excels at command training. He has learned 12 verbal commands and 6 sign language commands. I’m home bound awaiting a kidney transplant and he is absolutely wonderful company. We’ve like the XL goofy boys and love their sweet, chilled out temperament.
Had three greyhounds now and they are the perfect house dogs, very quite and very lazy. Also very loving and gentle to all people and would now never have anything, as often said about greyhounds are Angels from heaven.
I’ll be getting my greyhound in less than a month (after 5 years of waiting) and i’m so excited!!! Daphne is a cutie.
Did you get your Grey!? How is he/she doing?
@@connorcooke5249 Yes!!! Our girl Suki (fka Jb Dot) is doing great! Lots of separation anxiety, but we’re working with her on it. She’s so smart and goofy and sweet! She’s suki.the.greyhound on instagram if you want to see her cute lil face! 🖤🖤
Such a lovely intro to greyt life! Daphne is adorable, another thing I used to find with greyhounds in apartments is their not seeming to need overnight pee journeys downstairs. I don't know how they hold off until morning, but there were never any accidents and no stress at all about needing to go outside. I just love my greys!
Thank you so much Kathleen! This is true!! Daphne will sleep right after dinner and then she won’t bother me until about 7.30-8am :) we used to have 10.30pm pee outings but not anymore
Totally agree Jenny, I've had 4 and I agree with all your comments!
There was something comical about when you turned around and petted her and she absolutely did not move
That's some real good sleep lol
Greyhounds NEVER waste energy. Some won’t even lift their heads for a treat! (They work hard to train their human servants.)
Nice videos. Thanks for spreading the word on Greyhounds.
Hi mate I was watching Agnus last night he's lovely haha
I know from experience it’s definitely nice to have a place your hound can run around and expend some energy.
absolutely 100% spot on. great video. naturally we have an ex racing greyhound here in the UK . Molly.
I.ve rescued 7 of them over the years.and working on getting 8 and 9. Jenny is telling the truth.
Thanks for posting this informative video - I’ve been looking around and trying to think about what dog I should have in my NYC apt too - this helped so much!
Read Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies. It’s often called the greyhound Bible. I’ve had four so far. (Warning: Greyhounds are addictive.)
but one thing you need to remember: They need to pee. So if like a lot of people nowadays you work from home, it is a good opportunity to get away from the screen, otherwise it can be real problem.
Thank you Jenny! I’m loving your videos. They are super helpful ❤️
When people ask about adopting a greyhound the first thing I ask is "how good is your bed?"
I love how right as you're talking about greyhounds not shedding and you not needing to vacuum much, a piece of white lint floats thru the bottom left of the screen 2:37. 🤣
All kidding aside, I do enjoy your vids a lot. I've wanted a greyhound for a while, and maybe now that I've retired, the adoption agency with no longer worry that I'm out of the house too much to be a proper adopter...
Seems filled all my needs 😊
Thank you for advocating Dogs adoption, namely Greyhounds! I adopted 4 of them from Ireland and am more than happy with them. Greyhounds MAKE GREYT ( APARTMENT) PETS.
My greyhound Duke barks when I bark at him 😁 perfect apt dogs
I will try that with Daphne :) haaahhahha
I saw two greyhounds at this lady’s house today they were gorgeous. They were identical as well. They were much bigger than I thought they would be
Yes they are incredibly tall and deceptively heavy. After owning a Grey every other breed looks super short lol!
It’s incredible how they can fold up those long legs and fit in what seems to be a impossibly small space.
Spot on! A greyhound saved my life once. The most loyal dog you can get. And yes, they do not need much space. Not like miniatures. They're energy is short lived so a walk a day is easily enough. Just get one damnit! (sorry). It will change your life.
Best pups!
@3:41 Haaaaaa!!! Love it!!!
A beautiful person and a very important message, 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
thank you! you are so kind :)
Thank you for the info. I’ve had whippets for 30 years but I live near a greyhound rescue group. I’ve been watching videos and talking to friends for comparisons of the two breeds. I’m retired and the cost of a whippet puppy seems too much for me when I can rescue a dog and give it a good home. I would prefer to put that money into the dog’s care. I want a walking companion. I live near two parks, some light hiking trails, and a dog park, so I think I can find plenty of places for my new friend to exercise.
That’s amazing it sounds like you’re a dream future greyhound parent! You might be shocked as to how lazy greyhounds are compared to greyhounds but they are just so amazing. I don’t know that I would want any other breed!
Hi BH. There are some whippet rescues, though not as many as greyhound rescues. Many greyhound rescues will also have the occasional whippet, so reach out and let them know that you have experience with whippets and would be interested in adopting one.
also dont let a greyhound off the lead without a muzzle or if not in an enclosed place, they can and will kill small animals or runaway and get lost or killed on the road. 2 runs a day being out for 20 minutes is enough excercise.but dont go far or you might need to carry it home, they have little stamina.
Just so you guys know. Dogs don’t need a backyard that’s a stupid statement. And actually apartment dogs are more stable and stimulated than “house, backyard” dogs because they have to go outside. Just provide for their needs and you’ll be fine.
I want a grey so bad, your dog is beautiful
There are plenty of Grey's out there that need loving homes!
They come in all colors. 😊
Get some ear cleaner and clean them. Her ears should never smell unless there’s a infection. Another tip: try using gauze pads (not non-stick) as a toothbrush. Get some of those floss on a toothpick things. It helps!
Thanks Jenny. My GF wants to buy a greyhound now 👍🏻
Read Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies. Many call it the Greyhound Bible.
Yes! My Dog always lazy every day
I have a toy pomeranian it barks at everything its so hard to take care of i made my mistake lol
They are couch potatoes- I have 2 in my apt
Hey Michael - I removed the comments from that hsx whatever guy - misleading, incorrect information. Sorry you had to deal with him/her! uh.
@@TheOtherJennyLee Ty, I removed my other one too- my wife’s a nurse and Fl to Ct was a better situation- but my greys had own yard and other than a weekly sprint- they had no interest in heat- outside- they only wanted to know what grandma was cooking and who had the premium bed spot- the track vet was my friend- so the girls were never without care- greyhounds are unique- low body fat- so it’s short exercise not long!
and the beautiful cousin Whippet is perfect apartment dog
Did you have the dog delivered from Florida or did you drive there to pick her up yourself?
Hi Egan, a number of greyhound adoption agencies take them from the track - I don’t believe individuals can go to the track and bring one home. For more info you can watch my Adopting a Greyhound video
Pugs are good apartment dogs to have two
wait, she's off-leash, can this be done, and how or when?
She is only off leash in enclosed areas - never in open areas. I have seen that it can be done with a few greyhounds but recall is very difficult and daphne is not good at it
Prob getting one. I just need to find one in Texas lmao
Look up Texas adoption agencies in your area, the only tracks are in the eastern US but there are agencies in every state. Also there is a track in west memphis, arkansas that adopts out lots of Greys if you are up for a road trip!
There are plenty of greyhound rescues in TX.
Crikey mate
yes I still have my Aussie accent!
I can put in my life and all the next ones you and your greyhound.
Do they eat much?
males will eat a little more, but Daphne has 2 cups in the morning and 1.5 cups in the evening :) (dry dog food)
@@TheOtherJennyLee thanks for the reply! I’m from Australia and there is a huge push towards re-homing greyhounds now as part of a deal to keep the racing industry alive after the NSW state government tried to ban it. They’re becoming increasingly common!
2:34 nobody like to vacuum, that's like saying you like doing dishes
i like doing both
@@user-rr2gk9ds4i lol same
45 mile per hour couch potatoes 😆
My understanding is that Greyhound is energetic high energy dog, the Retired Greyhound is exactly like what you described, but if it's NOT the retired greyhound, it'd be just like Shiba Inu.
They’re sprinters not marathon runners. Run a race, then time for a 10 hour nap.
How are greyhounds as puppies?
It’s hard to get greyhounds as puppies - mine is a rescue and 99.9% of the time they’re rescues
Very, very difficult as puppies. Commonly referred to as "land sharks". Do your research before you get a Greyhound puppy.
But adopting a retired racer is like bringing home a polite adult.
I'm gonna get some greyhound if you have maybe contact me?
sorry i do not sell greyhounds - please look at local adoption agencies!
Ok thank you dear
Greys have terrible teeth which leads to bad breath. They also have terrible gas; I thought there was something wrong the first night we had ours. Just things to be aware of...
Hi Barry! Did you find anything that made the breath better? I brush her teeth about 4 times a week and yes it smells better but still yucky 😂
@@TheOtherJennyLee i haven't had any luck with breath. We've even had his teeth cleaned a couple of times...
@@TheOtherJennyLee I've rescued 7 of them , and greenies or something similar help, and get their teeth cleaned by a Vet when they need it.
Ours had the gas issue, it can be fixed by the right kind of food.
The adjustment period from kennel to home can result in some upset tummies for sure. Plain yogurt helps with the gas (mix it with the food or mine lick it off a spoon as a treat), as does cooked pumpkin or butternut squash. Neither of my hounds tolerate Greenies very well (more than a few pukey moments), but Milkbone has brushing chews that are green, and help with the breath a lot and they tolerate. We get ours cleaned once a year.
I love them to death and want to own one, but I'm afraid I won't be able to control the dog only 10 kg "lighter" than me ;(
Her ears should not smell
I agree. Possibly yeast
I‘ve never saw a women with that perfect kinda hair😍😍😍
They naturally look mean like they probably have social anxiety with new people