Greyhounds are amazing dogs, majestic and intelligent - they're so loving. NOTE TO EVERYBODY: They're very easy going and easy to take care of. My Cecil was very easy to train to be off his leash, you just have to make it fun and if they wont come to you - turn and walk the other way. They get used to being close. My boy even stops at the roads to wait. My Cecil is my fourth in the last 18 years... I Greyhounds are very deserving of a loving and caring family to belong to.
My mom does greyhound rescue. She has fostered over 300 greyhounds. I've seen a lot of personalities and not one has been aggressive towards people. Love the video.
I have 2 greyhounds. One is deaf. And she is so stubborn. She knows hand signals. But she will ignore them at times. I know that she knows what I am trying to convey to her, but she chooses when she wants to react.
You can smugly think ''Mine listens to me now''...I spent time improving recall on walks..it was working brilliantly, then on a field, I saw her eating something...I called, and no response... Called again, zero. walked towards her, and her eating sped up to warp speed.... then /I saw what she was eating...someone had dumped a load of chicken breasts from a Cricket match on the field...and these breasts were greenish in the summer heat. I thought ''oh no....I'll be seeing these again later''...but they didn't make her ill, just very farty. Luckily they didn't have bones...but hound deafness does occur..and I thought I had done such a good job!...not so :)
I will say that this is the best Greyhound video to watch for anyone considering adopting one. I myself have been researching the breed for a long time. This video is always my go-to watch as it is so professionally done and very enjoyable. Thank you.
I adopted my first greyhound a few months ago. He is an ex track dog from China. The first 2 weeks did require a bit of training and reinforcing of rules but after that he has been a fantastic member of the household. Considering that until he was adopted he has known nothing except the dog track an the concrete kennel he was kept in he has acclimated to his new life extremely quickly. The day we picked him up we realized he had never experienced grass before. Within 2 days he was walking around the yard like he owned the place. I cannot say enough about a greyhounds ability to just calmly accept any new situation. They are truly gentle giants.
Oh My Gosh!!! This is one of the most informative and thorough dog breed descriptions I have ever heard!!! Thank you so much for your honesty and pointing out all of the nuances of this beautiful breed!!!
Thank you for this video! Super thorough & cool that you gave honest cons. We're looking into getting a grey & all the videos we see just gush about how awesome they are. So it's cool that you gave some feedback that people rarely mention. Thanks again!!
Thank you for taking the time to watch! I'm glad it helped in some way!! Greys are AWESOME and really everything that's said is true! But I wouldn't want someone adopting one thinking they are getting a guard dog...they are gonna be greatly disappointed!! lol They really are the perfect companion as long as you can afford the food (I'm around 60ish USD a month) and are not really looking for a dog that is going have the personality and obedience of a working breed. If you just want loving, loyal, unique, lazy, funny, eye-catching, and random spurts of hyperness, then adopt away!! :)
Ernest Arrellano ppfftt.... $60 a month?! I wish it was that cheap for me! I spend around $300 a month, and that was when I just had one. I had a second grey adopt me two weeks ago. I’ll cringe to see the food bill this month. I guess it’s peanut butter sandwiches for me! Lol
Thanks for the video! I just adopted my black greyhound in March and she is my world. We have taken her to obedience classes and she has done very well because she is SO food motivated! So obedience is not a lost cause, you just need to find out what they are motivated by!
Hey everyone! Thank y’all for watching :) camera in the shop so no new vids :( but please sub! Will be back up and running soon! I just wanted to point out that this video does not go into detail about the racing industry and it’s controversy. If y’all are interested in that, there is LOTS of info on the net for research and I do recommend you do that research just to understand whats going on. I wanted to avoid that topic in this video because I wanted to highlight the breed and get awareness out there of how amazing they are! This is based on my experience and me wanting to share that experience. There are other ways of adopting but I personally chose to go the agency/fostered hound route :) Again, thank everyone for stopping by :)
Hi Ernest Arrellano I think you should make a video where you have both cat and greyhound in the video playing interacting. I would really like to know how greyhounds behave with other animals
We had a rescue lurcher (greyhound collie mix) and even though she had a terrible start in life and was neglected pretty badly her calm and forgiving nature shone through. She died aged 16 of old age, I still think about her often.
This is what I tell people when they seem surprised when I tell them that mine are allowed on the furniture and sleep in my bed. “ it’s their house. I just live here to serve them” if they wanna sleep in my bed, and there’s no room for me, I happily sleep in one of their beds. Lol they are comfy. If they want the couch, and there’s no room, guess where I sit? The most amazing thing about having a greyhound is watching their personalities come out and blossom over time. I’m always so amazed. It’s very entertaining. They’re just big lovable goofballs. All they want is love, and to please you. I live in Wisconsin, and there’s a haul coming up from the closing tracks in Florida next month. I think about 50-100 dogs to the rescue that I’ve adopted from. But I think I’m just going to call them and just have them bring all the dogs here. What’s 100 more when you already have two? Lol
Hahaha I've fallen asleep on my retired racer's bed and then woke up to her on my bed. In my opinion if you wouldn't sleep on it then you shouldn't give it to your dog.
I’m adopting an ex racing greyhound (UK), he’s 4, he’s called Rodger, he’s coming home with me next Saturday and this video has been so helpful! So excited to become a greyhound mam!
I’ve got a girl named Badger waiting for me when she finishes racing in Florida. I first met her when she was 3 months old... fell in love in an instant. Grandma was down there and visited her, and she said that Badger is a very friendly girl. Apparently I really know how to pick them.
Love the video. Just got our 2nd grey about a year ago after putting down our 15yr old. We have since lost our 16yr old pointer and are looking daily for another grey to adopt. Unfortunately we are in michigan and cannot find anybody who will adopt out of state and michigan litterally has no rescues that we have found. If you know of any organizations that might be able to help it would be greatly appreciated. We lucked out and found our most recent one at a shelter but it came from a kennel in ohio and the dog was 3 years old and had never been out of a kennel. Didnt know what grass was. Scared of everything, not house trained, and huge prey drive. Had be returned numerous times due to difficulties with training. Is a great dog now, although hes one that can NEVER be off lead. Hes never been seperate from other dogs and he would greatly like a sister to share his adventures with. Thanx alot for the video raising awareness of these unbelievable dogs.
Fantastic video thanks for supporting & promoting our beautiful hounds, we have a red fawn Willow she looks just like your Nima. Sleep startle is bad for our girl. She was an injured racer dumped on a charity, we are fighting the industry in Western Australia & slowly making progress. Willow's great with our little kids but not small animals like our backyard chooks! Hope youse are going well. Cheers!!
@@joannaolsen1517 hey oh you are wonderful! GAWA (Greyhounds Adoptions WA) greyhoundadoptionswa.com.au/ or on FB, they will look after you, ongoing support & terrific community.
I have had 4 ex-racing Greyhounds in my life. They are my first ever dog. I have severe arthritis. They are the perfect dog. I adopted them from organizations that brought retired Greyhounds to Canada. Just plain loves. ❤️🇨🇦
Great job! Well done video. I’ve had two retired racers in my life and hope to have more in the near future! Your video was very accurate. I would stress that letting a greyhound off leash in an non-enclosed area is not advisable in almost all cases because of their prey drive. In an abundance of caution, I would say the risk of letting a greyhound off leash without running the risk of that ONE time they do get that drive to chase is a risk too great to take. Most adoption groups will require that an adopter agree never to let the greyhound off leash unless in an enclosed area. Make a fast friend! Adopt a retired racer!!!
You have done an excellent job at describing what having a greyhound is all about! Thank you for all of those good pointers and you do have a really nice dog Nima looks like a beautiful pet. And I liked it she gets along with the Cat 2
We are longtime Greyhound adopters and currently have four. Thank you for this excellent assessment of the breed and for sharing your beautiful girl with your viewers! May she live a long and happy life with you in her forever home!
Your video is the best one I have found to recommend to people who are interested in getting a Greyhound. I work with A Place for Us Greyhound Rescue out of Lubbock, Texas. Ours is the Midland/Odessa Branch. There are a website and Facebook pages. I will be recommending this video to people interested in adoption. Thanks!
Linda Forward thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear!! Yes I saw y’all but Lubbock is just a tad too far from San Antonio lol. Please feel free to share on your website! Just trying to get the word out on these amazing creatures we love!
Linda Forward do you guys have an adoption fee and if so, how much? Lubbock is quite a ways away from Heavener, Oklahoma but I’ll drive for a good dog. Do y’all do home checks? I’m actually planning on living on the road full time and a couch greyhound sounds amazing!
I have a husky and greyhound mix named Zeus. He is about 10 months old now and I have had him ever since he was a pup! He has the most dorky personality, is so sweet and is really good with kids. He most definitely shows a lot of greyhound traits. Love him so much:)
I got a greyhound labrador retriever mix. He only barks when my husband pretends to howl. We've had him since he was a puppy. We knew that he was a labrador retriever mix but there wasn't any signs of lab in him. As soon as he got fed more and was growing a bit, he just had the long legs and muscular body.
It's nice to hear someone else say what I've been saying for years, I've got two (sisters) they are soo different. The biggest is my Velcro dog she follows me everywhere but when we are out for a walk she's the naughty one. The smaller of the two is soo independent, she loves a quite corner and suffers badly with anxiety, she is such a scared dog, I've tried every medication and relaxation Technics known to man but she is much better at following instruction... The worst thing for me is the pray drive and not being able to let them off the lead :( We actually lost our first lurcher due to her running half way across a field over a barb wire fence and half way across a road trying to chase a neighbors dog, straight in front of a car :'( There are not enough closed off dog parks in my area so I have to get up very early on a weekend to let them off in a local football field for a good run and hope that no one else comes in after me because two big Lurchers running at you at 30 miles and hour is a very scary sight... I love them to bits and wouldn't be without them but they have very special, breed specific requirements...
I live in San Diego, ten minutes away from the Tijuana border. The largest race track in Mexico is called El Caliente. Almost half of my friends that own a dog have a greyhound from there, and I’m getting one in two weeks!!
Great, hugely informative, and honest. Definitely one of the most detailed and candid videos I've watched on any dog breed. Thanks for taking the time to inform.
Great video! I’ve owned a few different breeds throughout my life but from the time I adopted my first Grey, I’ll never go back to any other breed. The group I first adopted from here in MI required all applicants to read “Greyhounds for Dummies” and Adopting the Racing Greyhound” by Cynthia Branigan. Even if you’ve had a ton of experience with dogs your first time owning a Greyhound experience can be very different and these 2 books can give you a lot of helpful information. Like everything in this video says they’re amazing, wonderful temperament, absolutely loving, low maintenance (we go on one 2 mile walk a day and he’s beat by the end) they’re sprinters so they are low energy and spend a lot of time sleeping hence the nickname 40mph couch potato. They like to keep themselves very clean and constantly groom themselves they’re also low on the oils that many other breeds have along with minimal shedding so are great for people with allergies and you don’t want to give them too many baths because of the lack of body oils, some tend to have dry skin also and a certain shampoo is recommended. As far as vet care you want to take them to sitehound experienced vet because there are somethings that they need special attention in as there are certain anesthesia’s you want to give them if a medical procedure is needed as they are much more sensitive to them. Most adoption groups don’t care if they’re your first time dog just that you are well equipped for a dog and that a Greyhound is the right fit for you because rehomming can be extremely stressful on a dog and a one time/first adoption is ideal. They have all the love to give and are great companions for elderly and young alike, though like all dog breeds each dog is an individual and personalities differ. Just some tips from another greyhound owner for viewers. Again Great video!! Warning Once you fall in love with a Greyhound you won’t be able to go back and they often multiply in your house before you realize it!
FlyersNfillies we adopted our 1st Grey 15 years ago and we still have both those books. We are now on our 3rd greyhound. Thinking of getting another one soon, especially now that Florida voted to ban racing here in Florida.
I have an Italian greyhound , personality just like the greyhound but in a smaller version! I can't own a big dog in the apartment. The only difference is that he barks if someone walk next my door which is a plus being a sort of guard dog. Greyhound, whippet and Italian greyhound are wonderful and elegant.
Hi, great video. I'm from the UK, where greyhound racing is not only legal, but sadly, widely accepted and frequented. I've known a lot of friends who have been taken racing by their work place as part of a works party. I'm very glad to hear that it's outlawed in 40 states in the US! I have a Lurcher (Greyhound/Whippet/Beddlington/Suluki) and grew up with Greyhounds and Lurchers. They're amazing pets and shouldn't be used for racing. They don't love to race, they love to run (and then laze!)
IndigoOptimist thank you and thanks for watching :) and yes racing is slowlyyyyy becoming outlawed here in the states but I do know in the UK and in Australia it’s a really terrible industry and the dogs are treated very poorly. It’s very sad but at this point I will take any progress we can get :)
Bristol Greyhound track {UK} was closed..a run down depressing place, the first bend is where so many injuries occurred, now an IKEA built on that track site, where humans chase around looking for bargains. The Macau Canidrome being closed for good was a huge success [March 26th 2019]..but Ireland is an epicentre of greyhound production...and shows no sign of slowing down this overproduction of hounds, many will be exported.
Good enlightening video. I have an Irish Grehound called Fergus who came from a race track but is a "Failed Racer" meaning that he had very a ow prey drive and wouldn't chase the lure. If a Greyhound doesn't make the grade by two years old, for whatever reason, some just aren't fast enough, so they are not going to become a racing Greyhound. I got Fergus at two years old and had him for four years. Because he doesn't chase anything, no more than any other breed of Dog he is never on a leash and prefers to just walk beside me. He will have a sprint if the mood takes him, but as you so rightly said, they are very lazy Dog's and need little exercise. If you do have a Greyhound with a high prey drive and needs to be kept on a leash, you should allow them to have a run, at lest twice a week, in a secure, enclosed area. They were bred to run at high speed and they do enjoy those few minutes of really going full speed. I still get a thrill watching Fergus hit top gear. They truly are athletes! They are lazy Dog's and do sleep about 20hrs a day. He has no problem with food and I mix dry and wet food together and he is particularly fond of Sardines in tomato sauce or oil and crazy about cheese. I don't give him "treats" as I don't think Dog's need them . Greyhounds are naturally thin and muscular and look their best in that condition. They are an independent breed and can be quite aloof and you are right about ignoring you at times and carry on doing what they were doing. Greyhounds, unlike other breeds, don't do thing to please you. They are much to noble to take orders from a mere commoner!!! All things considered, I thing they are amazing Dog's and as an owner Of one, I would not have any other breed of Dog now. They are unique in every way. For those who are thinking about rescuing a Dog, DON'T look passed the loyal and affectionate GREYHOUND.
Great video. First 2 minutes and can’t help but love Nima ❤ We lost our Lurcher back in April 2020 and are now at the repoint we feel ready to adopt another sighthound. Lurcher or greyhound, best dogs ever and this video is a great resource for anyone considering a greyhound. We’re currently on a list waiting for a dog that fits our profile and can’t wait. Keep up the great work
I'm more convinced than ever that a greyhound will be the perfect dog for me. Thank you so much for the video! I too, want a greyhound that is good with cats.
My elementary school principal (who I didn’t like) had two greyhounds that he would occasionally bring with him to school and one time he read to our class and brought one of his dogs with him. The most of the other times I have seen greyhounds were because I was at a fair or something and a greyhound rescue and adoption place was trying to bring awareness and get dogs adopted. I also met a lady at a store once who had a greyhound with her that she had rescued (it was a retired racer) and it sparked my interest in the dogs.
Bit Bandit do it man! Best decision you will ever make. They are so funny and so loving and blow people’s minds. Austin greyhound adoption. They have a website with meet and greets and available dogs etc. it’s a great org. Glad I could help!
Bit Bandit do it man! Best decision you will ever make. They are so funny and so loving and blow people’s minds. Austin greyhound adoption. They have a website with meet and greets and available dogs etc. it’s a great org. Glad I could help!
Great video, 100% accurate! We’ve had many running dogs over the years so i know this to be true. now a couple of ex racers are letting us live in their house! How cool?
This video was so helpful and instrumental in my choice to apply to adopt a greyhound! I went and met with the dogs yesterday and I'll be taking a fawn female home in a few weeks! Thanks for the info!
Nicely done! I'm glad you found the Greyhound to be a good match for you! Couple things I wanted to mention.... The training aspect- actually, they are VERY trainable as many are being used for our Veterans as support dogs. The fact that the Greyhounds can be very independent does create a bit of a challenge, but rest assured, they know exactly what you are asking (provided you have trained them to know what you expect)!! I currently have a hound that is EXTREMELY smart but is also EXTREMELY independent! He is trained and knows his commands very well.... but.... I can see the bubble over his head saying "Eh, nah... I'll do this instead". As you show in your video, your hound can be off lead which requires some training. Please make sure you let potential adopters know this is not something that is considered acceptable by adoption groups- some of us just get pretty lucky with some dogs. I did have a hound who was amazingly obedient and in certain circumstances could be off lead. He did not have much of a prey drive, like your girl, which was good in this regard. I just hate to see people take liberty with the idea of "off lead" because it's the dog who will ultimately pay the price for this (run away, hit by car... ). They all do very well in a basic obedience class to learn household manners and to build a bond with their new families. Grooming..... lol, I bathe my guys about once a YEAR!! Usually in the summer on a hot day when they like the feel of the cold water! Otherwise, since they have very little fat to speak of and a single coat (if they're lucky as most of them have plenty of bald spots) they don't have that "doggie smell" that people associate with having a dog. A mild dog shampoo, a good rinse and that's that! Separation Anxiety.... Thank you for bringing that up!!!! I would agree that the Greyhound is probably one of the very few breeds that getting a 2nd dog may help with it. Many Hounds do go on to live very successfully as a singleton as your girl Nima does. It's very good to share what Separation Anxiety is and what will help for it (outside of a 2nd dog which for some is not a possibility). I like that you shared the adoption process! Good for folks to know that it's not an interrogation but a process by which the adoption group uses to make sure that the commitment to dog ownership is taken seriously and that the match for dog and family is perfect! Most groups operate very similarly and their desire and goal is to make adoption of these amazing dogs very positive and successful- life long homes! I believe all the groups do really well at this because a vast majority of Greyhound families have more than one!! Thank you for promoting the breed so nicely! I used to be part of the adoption process for a group and it's good to see positive feedback about it! Love your dog's name and how you picked it!! I have done the same with my dogs over the years : )
My wife's cousin had three of them. Beautiful dogs, great temperament and great in the house. Don't tell my wife, but we're getting one. Oh, and great video - thanks for posting!
I live in London Uk and have 2 ex-racing Greyhounds. The 1st one we got was named Kitty's Secret and we got her from Battersea Dog's home and her photo is used to advertise homing a Greyhound. She is 3 years old and is a blue. Odin we got around 4 months ago and he was winning races but suddenly refused to run. His racing name was Robert's Vision. He is also 3 and is black. Both are amazing dogs but have different personalities, obviously. I love them to pieces. Your other video really made me laugh. Keep posting your videos.
Thank you, just about to bring a Greyhound into my life and doing some research, beautifully put together.....and why is it ginger cats are so chilled? What a lovely home for you all to live in. Well done!
@@GreyhoundHomecare No! Instead I find myself Dad to a very mixed/ mixed breed puppy, around 14 weeks. had been put in a bag with its siblings and tossed over a bank, so I got a very different sort of rescue. he's beautiful!
We adopted our greyhound almost 5 years ago. She's our first greyhound, and we're absolutely head-over-heals in love with her. We get all the same questions whenever we go out. Usually, though, people ask us: "Is that a whippit?" Ours never barks either--unless another dog tries to step on her while she's lying down. Oh, one other bonus: ours lets us brush her teeth. She loves it.
My sister has an Italian Greyhound and a Whippet. I told her she neeeds to get a greyhound to have the whole breed! They are awesome dogs, so loving and sweet! Great with kids and they are also very patient annd can get along with just about any person or pet you may have, even cats. Greyhounds are pretty big so if you want the greyhound temperament but not the size if you are in a small apartment, Italian Greyhounds and Whippets are just as wonderful.
tegan llewellyn Thank you and that’s great to Hear!! You will not be disappointed they are the perfect dog! Funny, loyal, well mannered, and unique :) let me know how it goes or if you have questions!
Should mention that many of them are prone to freezing on walks. I've had to carry mine off the road on several occasions, then wait 10 minutes for him to snap out of it and keep walking. This improves over time if your routine and route are always the same.
Oh goodness... love her!..Those playbows...and the snorts...and the ''spidering'' with the legs...what a good girl with cats too.. Fawns with the dark eyeliner is the most beautiful coat colour. She is very good re 'separation anxiety' too.... you have done a lovely job with her.
thank you so much!! yes I love her red with eyeliner and Hazel eyes,..thats what got me!! and she's great with my cat...mostly because my cat doesn't take any shit from her lol
@@TheThirdErnest Black greyhounds are meant to be the hardest ones to home, which is so sad. Black greyhounds are very handsome, but red fawns with the Egyptian eyes..I just love that colour combo more than anything , probably because I have known and loved a dog with that colouration.. What is good about the dark rimmed eyes, even when she is a noble older lady, her black eye rims will still be there, even when her pretty red face fades to a beautiful frosty white.. Your cat is a brave cat...There is a video on ''cat testing'' greyhounds, a Scotsman tests them with the help of a very handsome tabby cat, and the cat susses them out within a few seconds. I think the cat is called Rupert :)
I’m near Tampa, Florida. They still have dog racing in St. Petersburg, Florida. I had no idea that it was a bad thing. I’ve gone and bet on them before. The trainers who handle the dogs and walk them to the starting point seem like they enjoy the dogs. The dogs look healthy and they look happy to run, but I guess I was just naive, that was 15 years ago. So this year will apparently will be the last for dog racing in Florida. The dogs will ALL be up for adoption. I feel like I must adopt one to make up for the past. SO... great video! Thankyou! My husband and I are retired but very active so this dog sounds awesome!!!
To be honest in the US a lot of trainers are amazing and a lot of dogs are treated well. In other countries they are abused heavily and It’s just the fact that they are racing for our enjoyment and not for theirs. In my head if not all dogs are treated humanely then it should be banned
I’ve been adopting Greyhounds for 18 years and always like to have a male and female for companionship! I love this breed, they are truly soulful dogs! They get bursts of energy and the zoomies, but the majority of the time they are couch potatoes ♥️🐾
My husband and I have been tossing around the idea of getting a greyhound for years so greyhound videos pop up from time to time. Your video made me realize that greyhounds are basically cats but huge!
Thank you so much for your info! My husband and I have been doing research on different breeds to see which dog would be the best fit for us and the greyhound is definitely it! Thanks!
Love this video! Perfect for someone curious about the breed! I have a black greyhound myself and as it turns out, I’ve been following Nima for a while! And so true about the greyhound community ❤️❤️❤️
Greyhounds are the perfect dogs to have. Many people see them on the races and think they must be hyperactive and have too much energy and they also see the muzzles on them in the races and think they are perhaps aggresive, this is the image the crap greyhound industry gives them before discarding them after they have stopped making their so called "owner" money. I know elderly ladies who have got a little dog thinking it will be easier - but they are much harder! Get a Greyhound 20 minutes twice a day is all the walk they need! Please adopt one an please vote to end Greyhound racing if it ever happens in your area.
Absolutely spot on this video. I have 2 ex-racers and they are just the best for me. I'm allergic to cats and dogs and they trouble my very little with their hair. Well done for a great video.
Your greyhound wants to go outside to do his/her business. I’ve had a retired Jamaican greyhound for over a decade. Seriously, when the dog wants to leave the room, and shows you repeatedly, you, the door, excitement. BTW I know a number of people who’ve had greyhounds. They are calm but they need to run and obedience school is a must. Our dog would not begin eating until she was told ‘ok’ then she’d eat, and we’d give her, her privacy. Also, when she’s in heat ONLY a greyhound can mate with her. They’re not built to give birth to any other breed. You’re responsible for a dog who’s relaxed, like to rest in holes the dig, but when she heard the keys rattle she wanted to come along. Mid winter back when we had winter, she’d walk with us for hours. If your dog sleeps after running, you need to let her run more often than you currently are. When our dog got off leash she ran. Food? She ate dented cans of food from General Mills exclusively. Keeping one on an apartment would not be ideal. Greyhounds will take a cat by the head and shake that cat until the neck breaks. It’s instinct so don’t be shocked if one day you lose your cat. It doesn’t remind your dog of that rabbit they chased so many times without catching it. Just note from an old lady that had a greyhound in the 1970s.
Good review. Greyhound needs a zoomy ( free to run super fast ) that’s what its behaviour is asking, in the bedroom. Let it go in a fenced area only, it’ll get out of his or her system, it will be very happy afterwards. I think our GH looks like an alien creature. Yes, stubborn. Yes, Quiet, fantastic quality.
I loved your video! I was just about to adopt a dog from the shelter but now realize what I’ve wanted all along is a greyhound. I volunteered at Greyhound rescue in Massachusetts and did adopt a dog from there, Smoky she was elderly and sick and only lived about six months. She was marvelous I was worried about having a greyhound in an apartment but after seeing yours I’m not worried mine is only slightly bigger than yours I’m going to start looking right away. I know two greyhound adoption places in my state, North Carolina I’m gonna check them out. !thank you
Thanks for this video, I am hoping to get a Greyhound later in the year and this video is the perfect kind of thing to get an owners perspective of them and their general temperment! :) Thanks.
I have been wanting to adopt a greyhound for awhile now. Although, there is only one greyhound rescue in my area. Their adoption process is very difficult, compared to what I went through with my other dogs. I totally understand they want to make sure the dogs are going to the right home though.
They’re the most beautiful dogs, I love everything about them, me and my parents are going to a greyhound rescue centre, hopefully we can get on the way to adopting one of these ANGELIC DOGOS
Please help. I work Monday - Friday. 12 am til 10 am. I’m gone 10 hours for work, and 15 mins there to work , 15, mins back. I live alone in an apartment. Would being gone that long just not work for a greyhound? I can’t seem to find any dog that will be fine being alone that long. That’s not counting when I sleep. Which I guess is better than not being home at all. I just want a dog, who doesn’t require tons of exercise but also is fine being left alone on my 10 hour shifts and 15 mins to work and back commute
I just want to make a correction, greyhounds are very clean dogs and dont have that doggy odor, so they do not need baths hardly at all. The only time the really need a bath is if they get really dirty, but just wiping them off with a damp cloth is good enough. Too many baths will dry out their skin and it will get flaky.
If you want a greyhound but don't have the space for a large dog, look at whippets. They're half the size but with the exact same personality and looks. Italian Greyhounds are a little feisty and quite different looking than full English greyhounds.
One more thing - they are immensely strong and agile. Don’t be surprised if while you’re tying your shoes to go out, you get whipped senseless by the tail of your hound as he’s pirouetting excitedly around you.
One of my former co-workers had two retired racing greyhounds, and I met them twice. Both times I just wanted to take them home with me! I won't be able to get a dog for quite some time, but I will be looking to get a greyhound when I can.
I work at target and now are guidelines with animals are everyone is welcome I’ve even seen a lady in with a snake and we weren’t allowed to say anything! Great video I’m an apartment renter and really considering getting a greyhound so thank you for sharing!!!
I so pray you have your GH, if not, thank you for providing a beautiful life for your GH. I have had 3 rescue GH's, I never considered doing a vid about it. :)
@TheThirdErnest, I love your videos! Could you post any advice on how to travel with a greyhound (I see you take Nima with you in the car) and also what's the best food for them?
Ernest, I'm considering putting in a request for a service dog to help with holding doors open, picking up dropped items and companionship. I'm an older person with no one else living in my 650 sq. ft. apartment and very few visitors. I'm also at home 24/7 and value quiet and peace in my environment. Having done a pretty fair amount of research on this topic already, my final two breed picks would be either a greyhound or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I've not owned either of these before and would be interested in your input. Thank you in advance.
Yes! At my work they have 2 service dogs that are greyhounds. They have to be trained extensively of course as all service dogs do, but they are very gentle and loving.
Some can have separation anxiety so the fact you will be home 24/7 is a good thing. But they require very little maintenance. They don’t smell. They are quiet. It would potentially be a good fit :)
You kind of indicated in the above video that greyhounds are somewhat catlike and independent. I'm used to cats and that attribute appeals to me greatly. I'm aware that greyhounds sometimes have issues with cancer of the long bones, but Cavaliers often have mitral valve problems. I suppose it's a matter of preference. The cat I have now, Pooey-Pie the Terminally Ungrateful, has rather long hair. That's not really a problem since I'm here all the time and grooming is a daily thing that involves a lot of cuddling. One of the positives in getting a greyhound is that I already have a greyhound comb for her and that seems to be the best tool for cat grooming.
I have a Whippet Jazmine (Jazy) she is part greyhound and part terrier. Jazy only weighs 19 pounds. Much better suited for apartments. They are very affectionate and bonded to their person. I simply love this little girl I rescued about 15 months ago. What blew my mind is how excessive their eyes and face is. If something happens to Jazy; I WANT ANOTHER WHIPPET!
I got a rescue (got her at 4 yrs old) not a greyhound and honestly she’s amazing and PERFECT inside the home, no barking , no chewing furniture etc. BUT I can’t go inside a dog park bc she attacks other dogs, espcieallly small dogs. Etc. So, I will NOT get rescue /SPCA dog in the future ever again! I love my dog but my next dog, will be a sight hound such as a greyhound or silken wind hound. Lessons learned. I do a lot with my dog which suits her needs, but some of my needs are not met which saddens me in some ways. But I can’t get rid of her bc I DO love her soooooo much. Just taking notes for what might be a better fit in the future. :)
Great video ! ............and a great dog. Gotta love the laid back life style ! Again, great viewing ! By the way, we have a Boston (Another world altogether but with age they adopt the laid back life !)
I’ve watched this video before. I came back because I think your fur baby is so cute. (And because maybe I have a little crush on you) I currently have two greyhounds. One which I’ve had for seven years, and another one that adopted me this past January. She’s two years old, she wasn’t a track dog because she would always get too distracted to chase the lure. So I have two girls, and I want to get a male. I already have a name picked out for him. ‘Rameses’. Inspired by you naming your baby after an Egyptian queen. I hope you and your greyhound are still doing well.
how is your grey with other, possibly strange, dogs? I'm seriously considering adopting a greyhound, but the only thing i;m nervous about is bringing them home for visits(christmas, etc) with my parent's rambunctious lab. (also dog parks, outdoor concerts, stuff like that)
I had a greyhound for ten years (she was four when she came to me) and she didn't bark that much either only when I arrived home ... We also have a cat who she got on with really well ...Small children were also not a problem. .but I realise all greys are different.
The description of the dog looking at you and ignoring you describes one of my-ish dogs (she lives with my parents and is supposed to be my sister's dog). Her head and neck is like a greyhound's, too--thick neck, narrowing head, collar easily slips over. I'm seriously thinking about adopting a greyhound as a ESA, potentially service dog. Everything I've read about the breed seems like what I'm looking for
Yup. Sounds like Dog probably has some sight hound genes. Greyhound. Saluki. Borzoi. Etc. all very similar personalities lol And yes they would make amazing esa’s and service. They aren’t as readily obedient to training as working dogs but that’s the trainers problem not yours lmao
They are the best I agree and generally pretty easy. Just a word of warning though; one of my girls I managed to train off lead (she’s intelligent, eager to please and very food motivated) but my other one (younger, naughtier, generally a lot feistier) slipped her lead, got away from me in the park, ran straight to a local housing estate, (just headed there like an arrow even though it was a good distance away and she’d never been there before), found a little cat and killed it. It was really, really traumatic. Devastating for everyone obviously. But I’m only sharing this because many greys have a HUGE prey drive (esp the successful racers) and to see your lovely girl trotting about and interacting with the cat might give a slightly misleading impression for some of the breed. One of mine is definitely a ninja assassin. It’s in their DNA and they’ve been trained on top, so just take the precautions you can. Ie keep on lead or, if you’re testing off lead anywhere, keep muzzled etc.
Man, how do you get your grey to chill while you are gone? I have had my grey for 2 months, and her separation anxiety is next level. When I leave, she goes on the warpath. Help!
Geez, I can't believe no one responded to this. I just wrote a helpful article called "My Greyhound Hates the Crate," which has some good strategies if you crate, and even if you don't.
I love you. I love my greyhounds, I love your greyhound. Let’s be greyhound owner lovers. 😬 this is probably one of the best info video for the breed I have seen. Thank you so much. More people need to know how greyt these guys are!
TheThirdErnest I’m not so sure about that. One time when the paramedics were here working on me and trying to give me oxygen, my greyhound Jazzmin, didn’t like that the EMT was so close to me, I guess she thought he was hurting me, as I was thrashing around in pain. She stood up, started growling at him and blocked him with her body. He got nervous and was shaking and asked my mom to put her in the bedroom. And I just adopted another greyhound about a month ago. Her name is Olive. Anyway, whenever her and I are playing, and she gets too rambunctious, Jazzmin will get up and block me with her body and won’t let Olive near me. Now, Jazzmin is not aggressive by any means, and she’s not mean. She wouldn’t hurt a flea. But she’s just very protective of me. She’s probably the most loyal dog I’ve ever had. When we are outside, and I’m sitting down on the ground, she’ll come over and stand in front of me and just keep watch, scanning her head back and forth, like she’s guarding me. She does this every time. And she does not leave my side until I get up. ( I had another greyhound that I had to put down in March, and Jazzmin and My former greyhound, Castle, would do that. They would form like a ‘V’ around me. )So from the front, it looked like the bottom of the ‘V’. No one was getting near me. Lol
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Greyhounds are amazing dogs, majestic and intelligent - they're so loving.
NOTE TO EVERYBODY: They're very easy going and easy to take care of.
My Cecil was very easy to train to be off his leash, you just have to make it fun and if they wont come to you - turn and walk the other way.
They get used to being close. My boy even stops at the roads to wait. My Cecil is my fourth in the last 18 years... I
Greyhounds are very deserving of a loving and caring family to belong to.
My mom does greyhound rescue. She has fostered over 300 greyhounds. I've seen a lot of personalities and not one has been aggressive towards people.
Love the video.
Once in a while, you get a growler; but there’s always a reason, something easy to work out. Your mom is my hero🥇
I love greyhounds because of how healthy and relaxed their breed is. They are actually great for small spaces and don’t require much excercise!
So basically they have the personality of a cat in a 55-80 lbs dog body? Sounds like the right breed for me.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's greyhound just flat out disobeys me when I try to tell him what to do XD
Tess Luman I’m pretty sure she ignores me more than she listens to me smh AND demands her way smh
I have 2 greyhounds. One is deaf. And she is so stubborn. She knows hand signals. But she will ignore them at times. I know that she knows what I am trying to convey to her, but she chooses when she wants to react.
The deaf greyhound is so smart!!
You can smugly think ''Mine listens to me now''...I spent time improving recall on walks..it was working brilliantly, then on a field, I saw her eating something...I called, and no response...
Called again, zero.
walked towards her, and her eating sped up to warp speed.... then /I saw what she was eating...someone had dumped a load of chicken breasts from a Cricket match on the field...and these breasts were greenish in the summer heat.
I thought ''oh no....I'll be seeing these again later''...but they didn't make her ill, just very farty.
Luckily they didn't have bones...but hound deafness does occur..and I thought I had done such a good job!...not so :)
I will say that this is the best Greyhound video to watch for anyone considering adopting one. I myself have been researching the breed for a long time. This video is always my go-to watch as it is so professionally done and very enjoyable. Thank you.
I adopted my first greyhound a few months ago. He is an ex track dog from China. The first 2 weeks did require a bit of training and reinforcing of rules but after that he has been a fantastic member of the household. Considering that until he was adopted he has known nothing except the dog track an the concrete kennel he was kept in he has acclimated to his new life extremely quickly. The day we picked him up we realized he had never experienced grass before. Within 2 days he was walking around the yard like he owned the place. I cannot say enough about a greyhounds ability to just calmly accept any new situation. They are truly gentle giants.
Oh My Gosh!!! This is one of the most informative and thorough dog breed descriptions I have ever heard!!! Thank you so much for your honesty and pointing out all of the nuances of this beautiful breed!!!
Thank you for this video! Super thorough & cool that you gave honest cons. We're looking into getting a grey & all the videos we see just gush about how awesome they are. So it's cool that you gave some feedback that people rarely mention. Thanks again!!
Thank you for taking the time to watch! I'm glad it helped in some way!! Greys are AWESOME and really everything that's said is true! But I wouldn't want someone adopting one thinking they are getting a guard dog...they are gonna be greatly disappointed!! lol They really are the perfect companion as long as you can afford the food (I'm around 60ish USD a month) and are not really looking for a dog that is going have the personality and obedience of a working breed. If you just want loving, loyal, unique, lazy, funny, eye-catching, and random spurts of hyperness, then adopt away!! :)
Ernest Arrellano ppfftt.... $60 a month?! I wish it was that cheap for me! I spend around $300 a month, and that was when I just had one. I had a second grey adopt me two weeks ago. I’ll cringe to see the food bill this month. I guess it’s peanut butter sandwiches for me! Lol
Thanks for the video! I just adopted my black greyhound in March and she is my world. We have taken her to obedience classes and she has done very well because she is SO food motivated! So obedience is not a lost cause, you just need to find out what they are motivated by!
Hey everyone! Thank y’all for watching :) camera in the shop so no new vids :( but please sub! Will be back up and running soon!
I just wanted to point out that this video does not go into detail about the racing industry and it’s controversy. If y’all are interested in that, there is LOTS of info on the net for research and I do recommend you do that research just to understand whats going on. I wanted to avoid that topic in this video because I wanted to highlight the breed and get awareness out there of how amazing they are! This is based on my experience and me wanting to share that experience. There are other ways of adopting but I personally chose to go the agency/fostered hound route :)
Again, thank everyone for stopping by :)
Hi Ernest Arrellano I think you should make a video where you have both cat and greyhound in the video playing interacting. I would really like to know how greyhounds behave with other animals
We had a rescue lurcher (greyhound collie mix) and even though she had a terrible start in life and was neglected pretty badly her calm and forgiving nature shone through. She died aged 16 of old age, I still think about her often.
This is what I tell people when they seem surprised when I tell them that mine are allowed on the furniture and sleep in my bed. “ it’s their house. I just live here to serve them” if they wanna sleep in my bed, and there’s no room for me, I happily sleep in one of their beds. Lol they are comfy. If they want the couch, and there’s no room, guess where I sit? The most amazing thing about having a greyhound is watching their personalities come out and blossom over time. I’m always so amazed. It’s very entertaining. They’re just big lovable goofballs. All they want is love, and to please you. I live in Wisconsin, and there’s a haul coming up from the closing tracks in Florida next month. I think about 50-100 dogs to the rescue that I’ve adopted from. But I think I’m just going to call them and just have them bring all the dogs here. What’s 100 more when you already have two? Lol
hahah exactly!! and I want another one!! just want to make sure I can afford another first lol
Hahaha I've fallen asleep on my retired racer's bed and then woke up to her on my bed. In my opinion if you wouldn't sleep on it then you shouldn't give it to your dog.
@@mastod0n1 agreed!
I’m adopting an ex racing greyhound (UK), he’s 4, he’s called Rodger, he’s coming home with me next Saturday and this video has been so helpful! So excited to become a greyhound mam!
I’ve got a girl named Badger waiting for me when she finishes racing in Florida. I first met her when she was 3 months old... fell in love in an instant. Grandma was down there and visited her, and she said that Badger is a very friendly girl. Apparently I really know how to pick them.
Was it a good decision Lauren ?
Love the video. Just got our 2nd grey about a year ago after putting down our 15yr old. We have since lost our 16yr old pointer and are looking daily for another grey to adopt. Unfortunately we are in michigan and cannot find anybody who will adopt out of state and michigan litterally has no rescues that we have found. If you know of any organizations that might be able to help it would be greatly appreciated. We lucked out and found our most recent one at a shelter but it came from a kennel in ohio and the dog was 3 years old and had never been out of a kennel. Didnt know what grass was. Scared of everything, not house trained, and huge prey drive. Had be returned numerous times due to difficulties with training. Is a great dog now, although hes one that can NEVER be off lead. Hes never been seperate from other dogs and he would greatly like a sister to share his adventures with. Thanx alot for the video raising awareness of these unbelievable dogs.
Fantastic video thanks for supporting & promoting our beautiful hounds, we have a red fawn Willow she looks just like your Nima. Sleep startle is bad for our girl. She was an injured racer dumped on a charity, we are fighting the industry in Western Australia & slowly making progress. Willow's great with our little kids but not small animals like our backyard chooks! Hope youse are going well. Cheers!!
What greyhound rescue did you go with please? As I'm looking currently to adopt one of these beautiful creatures as I'm also in Wa
@@joannaolsen1517 hey oh you are wonderful! GAWA (Greyhounds Adoptions WA) greyhoundadoptionswa.com.au/ or on FB, they will look after you, ongoing support & terrific community.
I have had 4 ex-racing Greyhounds in my life. They are my first ever dog. I have severe arthritis. They are the perfect dog. I adopted them from organizations that brought retired Greyhounds to Canada. Just plain loves. ❤️🇨🇦
Great job! Well done video. I’ve had two retired racers in my life and hope to have more in the near future! Your video was very accurate. I would stress that letting a greyhound off leash in an non-enclosed area is not advisable in almost all cases because of their prey drive. In an abundance of caution, I would say the risk of letting a greyhound off leash without running the risk of that ONE time they do get that drive to chase is a risk too great to take. Most adoption groups will require that an adopter agree never to let the greyhound off leash unless in an enclosed area. Make a fast friend! Adopt a retired racer!!!
You have done an excellent job at describing what having a greyhound is all about! Thank you for all of those good pointers and you do have a really nice dog Nima looks like a beautiful pet. And I liked it she gets along with the Cat 2
only time my greyhounds never listen to me is when a squirrel is in the yard, couch tatters 99%
We are longtime Greyhound adopters and currently have four. Thank you for this excellent assessment of the breed and for sharing your beautiful girl with your viewers! May she live a long and happy life with you in her forever home!
Your video is the best one I have found to recommend to people who are interested in getting a Greyhound. I work with A Place for Us Greyhound Rescue out of Lubbock, Texas. Ours is the Midland/Odessa Branch. There are a website and Facebook pages. I will be recommending this video to people interested in adoption. Thanks!
Linda Forward thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear!! Yes I saw y’all but Lubbock is just a tad too far from San Antonio lol. Please feel free to share on your website! Just trying to get the word out on these amazing creatures we love!
Linda Forward do you guys have an adoption fee and if so, how much? Lubbock is quite a ways away from Heavener, Oklahoma but I’ll drive for a good dog. Do y’all do home checks? I’m actually planning on living on the road full time and a couch greyhound sounds amazing!
I have a husky and greyhound mix named Zeus. He is about 10 months old now and I have had him ever since he was a pup! He has the most dorky personality, is so sweet and is really good with kids. He most definitely shows a lot of greyhound traits. Love him so much:)
Payton Martin whoa I wonder what such a mix would look like? :)
I got a greyhound labrador retriever mix. He only barks when my husband pretends to howl.
We've had him since he was a puppy. We knew that he was a labrador retriever mix but there wasn't any signs of lab in him. As soon as he got fed more and was growing a bit, he just had the long legs and muscular body.
It's nice to hear someone else say what I've been saying for years, I've got two (sisters) they are soo different. The biggest is my Velcro dog she follows me everywhere but when we are out for a walk she's the naughty one. The smaller of the two is soo independent, she loves a quite corner and suffers badly with anxiety, she is such a scared dog, I've tried every medication and relaxation Technics known to man but she is much better at following instruction...
The worst thing for me is the pray drive and not being able to let them off the lead :( We actually lost our first lurcher due to her running half way across a field over a barb wire fence and half way across a road trying to chase a neighbors dog, straight in front of a car :'(
There are not enough closed off dog parks in my area so I have to get up very early on a weekend to let them off in a local football field for a good run and hope that no one else comes in after me because two big Lurchers running at you at 30 miles and hour is a very scary sight... I love them to bits and wouldn't be without them but they have very special, breed specific requirements...
Omg I’m so sorry about your first grey. I worry about that every day
I live in San Diego, ten minutes away from the Tijuana border. The largest race track in Mexico is called El Caliente. Almost half of my friends that own a dog have a greyhound from there, and I’m getting one in two weeks!!
Kendall Nichols yesss congrats on the upcoming adoption! Super excited for you! Gonna change your life :)
She's pretty! Beautiful eyes!
Nicky P thank you :) she’s a looker for sure!
Dog simp
Great, hugely informative, and honest. Definitely one of the most detailed and candid videos I've watched on any dog breed. Thanks for taking the time to inform.
My greyhounds are terrified of my cat. They are so gentle and such relaxed and lazy dogs.
I have landed into a right video to decide for a greyhound. Keep up the good work. Nima is a sleeping giant. ❤
Great video! I’ve owned a few different breeds throughout my life but from the time I adopted my first Grey, I’ll never go back to any other breed. The group I first adopted from here in MI required all applicants to read “Greyhounds for Dummies” and Adopting the Racing Greyhound” by Cynthia Branigan. Even if you’ve had a ton of experience with dogs your first time owning a Greyhound experience can be very different and these 2 books can give you a lot of helpful information. Like everything in this video says they’re amazing, wonderful temperament, absolutely loving, low maintenance (we go on one 2 mile walk a day and he’s beat by the end) they’re sprinters so they are low energy and spend a lot of time sleeping hence the nickname 40mph couch potato. They like to keep themselves very clean and constantly groom themselves they’re also low on the oils that many other breeds have along with minimal shedding so are great for people with allergies and you don’t want to give them too many baths because of the lack of body oils, some tend to have dry skin also and a certain shampoo is recommended. As far as vet care you want to take them to sitehound experienced vet because there are somethings that they need special attention in as there are certain anesthesia’s you want to give them if a medical procedure is needed as they are much more sensitive to them. Most adoption groups don’t care if they’re your first time dog just that you are well equipped for a dog and that a Greyhound is the right fit for you because rehomming can be extremely stressful on a dog and a one time/first adoption is ideal. They have all the love to give and are great companions for elderly and young alike, though like all dog breeds each dog is an individual and personalities differ. Just some tips from another greyhound owner for viewers. Again Great video!! Warning Once you fall in love with a Greyhound you won’t be able to go back and they often multiply in your house before you realize it!
FlyersNfillies we adopted our 1st Grey 15 years ago and we still have both those books. We are now on our 3rd greyhound. Thinking of getting another one soon, especially now that Florida voted to ban racing here in Florida.
I have an Italian greyhound , personality just like the greyhound but in a smaller version! I can't own a big dog in the apartment. The only difference is that he barks if someone walk next my door which is a plus being a sort of guard dog. Greyhound, whippet and Italian greyhound are wonderful and elegant.
Hi, great video. I'm from the UK, where greyhound racing is not only legal, but sadly, widely accepted and frequented. I've known a lot of friends who have been taken racing by their work place as part of a works party. I'm very glad to hear that it's outlawed in 40 states in the US! I have a Lurcher (Greyhound/Whippet/Beddlington/Suluki) and grew up with Greyhounds and Lurchers. They're amazing pets and shouldn't be used for racing. They don't love to race, they love to run (and then laze!)
IndigoOptimist thank you and thanks for watching :) and yes racing is slowlyyyyy becoming outlawed here in the states but I do know in the UK and in Australia it’s a really terrible industry and the dogs are treated very poorly. It’s very sad but at this point I will take any progress we can get :)
Bristol Greyhound track {UK} was closed..a run down depressing place, the first bend is where so many injuries occurred, now an IKEA built on that track site, where humans chase around looking for bargains.
The Macau Canidrome being closed for good was a huge success [March 26th 2019]..but Ireland is an epicentre of greyhound production...and shows no sign of slowing down this overproduction of hounds, many will be exported.
Good enlightening video. I have an Irish Grehound called Fergus who came from a race track but is a "Failed Racer" meaning that he had very a ow prey drive and wouldn't chase the lure. If a Greyhound doesn't make the grade by two years old, for whatever reason, some just aren't fast enough, so they are not going to become a racing Greyhound. I got Fergus at two years old and had him for four years. Because he doesn't chase anything, no more than any other breed of Dog he is never on a leash and prefers to just walk beside me. He will have a sprint if the mood takes him, but as you so rightly said, they are very lazy Dog's and need little exercise. If you do have a Greyhound with a high prey drive and needs to be kept on a leash, you should allow them to have a run, at lest twice a week, in a secure, enclosed area. They were bred to run at high speed and they do enjoy those few minutes of really going full speed. I still get a thrill watching Fergus hit top gear. They truly are athletes! They are lazy Dog's and do sleep about 20hrs a day. He has no problem with food and I mix dry and wet food together and he is particularly fond of Sardines in tomato sauce or oil and crazy about cheese. I don't give him "treats" as I don't think Dog's need them . Greyhounds are naturally thin and muscular and look their best in that condition. They are an independent breed and can be quite aloof and you are right about ignoring you at times and carry on doing what they were doing. Greyhounds, unlike other breeds, don't do thing to please you. They are much to noble to take orders from a mere commoner!!! All things considered, I thing they are amazing Dog's and as an owner Of one, I would not have any other breed of Dog now. They are unique in every way. For those who are thinking about rescuing a Dog, DON'T look passed the loyal and affectionate GREYHOUND.
Great video. First 2 minutes and can’t help but love Nima ❤ We lost our Lurcher back in April 2020 and are now at the repoint we feel ready to adopt another sighthound. Lurcher or greyhound, best dogs ever and this video is a great resource for anyone considering a greyhound.
We’re currently on a list waiting for a dog that fits our profile and can’t wait.
Keep up the great work
I'm more convinced than ever that a greyhound will be the perfect dog for me. Thank you so much for the video! I too, want a greyhound that is good with cats.
My elementary school principal (who I didn’t like) had two greyhounds that he would occasionally bring with him to school and one time he read to our class and brought one of his dogs with him. The most of the other times I have seen greyhounds were because I was at a fair or something and a greyhound rescue and adoption place was trying to bring awareness and get dogs adopted. I also met a lady at a store once who had a greyhound with her that she had rescued (it was a retired racer) and it sparked my interest in the dogs.
I live in Austin and I think I will get a retired racing greyhound in the next couple of years. So excited to go check them out!
Bit Bandit do it man! Best decision you will ever make. They are so funny and so loving and blow people’s minds. Austin greyhound adoption. They have a website with meet and greets and available dogs etc. it’s a great org. Glad I could help!
Bit Bandit do it man! Best decision you will ever make. They are so funny and so loving and blow people’s minds. Austin greyhound adoption. They have a website with meet and greets and available dogs etc. it’s a great org. Glad I could help!
Small world... I foster for aga in Austin. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Great video, 100% accurate! We’ve had many running dogs over the years so i know this to be true.
now a couple of ex racers are letting us live in their house! How cool?
This video was so helpful and instrumental in my choice to apply to adopt a greyhound! I went and met with the dogs yesterday and I'll be taking a fawn female home in a few weeks! Thanks for the info!
Nicely done! I'm glad you found the Greyhound to be a good match for you! Couple things I wanted to mention.... The training aspect- actually, they are VERY trainable as many are being used for our Veterans as support dogs. The fact that the Greyhounds can be very independent does create a bit of a challenge, but rest assured, they know exactly what you are asking (provided you have trained them to know what you expect)!! I currently have a hound that is EXTREMELY smart but is also EXTREMELY independent! He is trained and knows his commands very well.... but.... I can see the bubble over his head saying "Eh, nah... I'll do this instead". As you show in your video, your hound can be off lead which requires some training. Please make sure you let potential adopters know this is not something that is considered acceptable by adoption groups- some of us just get pretty lucky with some dogs. I did have a hound who was amazingly obedient and in certain circumstances could be off lead. He did not have much of a prey drive, like your girl, which was good in this regard. I just hate to see people take liberty with the idea of "off lead" because it's the dog who will ultimately pay the price for this (run away, hit by car... ). They all do very well in a basic obedience class to learn household manners and to build a bond with their new families. Grooming..... lol, I bathe my guys about once a YEAR!! Usually in the summer on a hot day when they like the feel of the cold water! Otherwise, since they have very little fat to speak of and a single coat (if they're lucky as most of them have plenty of bald spots) they don't have that "doggie smell" that people associate with having a dog. A mild dog shampoo, a good rinse and that's that! Separation Anxiety.... Thank you for bringing that up!!!! I would agree that the Greyhound is probably one of the very few breeds that getting a 2nd dog may help with it. Many Hounds do go on to live very successfully as a singleton as your girl Nima does. It's very good to share what Separation Anxiety is and what will help for it (outside of a 2nd dog which for some is not a possibility). I like that you shared the adoption process! Good for folks to know that it's not an interrogation but a process by which the adoption group uses to make sure that the commitment to dog ownership is taken seriously and that the match for dog and family is perfect! Most groups operate very similarly and their desire and goal is to make adoption of these amazing dogs very positive and successful- life long homes! I believe all the groups do really well at this because a vast majority of Greyhound families have more than one!! Thank you for promoting the breed so nicely! I used to be part of the adoption process for a group and it's good to see positive feedback about it! Love your dog's name and how you picked it!! I have done the same with my dogs over the years : )
My wife's cousin had three of them. Beautiful dogs, great temperament and great in the house. Don't tell my wife, but we're getting one. Oh, and great video - thanks for posting!
I live in London Uk and have 2 ex-racing Greyhounds. The 1st one we got was named Kitty's Secret and we got her from Battersea Dog's home and her photo is used to advertise homing a Greyhound. She is 3 years old and is a blue. Odin we got around 4 months ago and he was winning races but suddenly refused to run. His racing name was Robert's Vision. He is also 3 and is black. Both are amazing dogs but have different personalities, obviously. I love them to pieces. Your other video really made me laugh. Keep posting your videos.
I am in AZ and adopted my greyhound from the pound. She was a half grown puppy when we got her. We will have her a year next month.
OMG!!! Nima is so cute!! And I love that her ears are up 😆
Thank you, just about to bring a Greyhound into my life and doing some research, beautifully put together.....and why is it ginger cats are so chilled? What a lovely home for you all to live in. Well done!
I thought he did a good job with this video, too. Did you get your greyhound yet?
@@GreyhoundHomecare No! Instead I find myself Dad to a very mixed/ mixed breed puppy, around 14 weeks. had been put in a bag with its siblings and tossed over a bank, so I got a very different sort of rescue. he's beautiful!
@@James-tt9ml Yay! Thanks for sharing your great news :)
We adopted our greyhound almost 5 years ago. She's our first greyhound, and we're absolutely head-over-heals in love with her. We get all the same questions whenever we go out. Usually, though, people ask us: "Is that a whippit?" Ours never barks either--unless another dog tries to step on her while she's lying down. Oh, one other bonus: ours lets us brush her teeth. She loves it.
My sister has an Italian Greyhound and a Whippet. I told her she neeeds to get a greyhound to have the whole breed! They are awesome dogs, so loving and sweet! Great with kids and they are also very patient annd can get along with just about any person or pet you may have, even cats.
Greyhounds are pretty big so if you want the greyhound temperament but not the size if you are in a small apartment, Italian Greyhounds and Whippets are just as wonderful.
I’ve never had a dog, but if I were to choose, I would get a greyhound. The info you laid out convinced me of this. Great, informative video!
This is one of the best greyhound adoption tips videos I’ve watched. Hoping to get my very own rescue dog soon (here in the U.K.) and I can’t wait.
haha I get that "Is that a greyhound" constantly. She's a star wherever I take her. You will get talked to, everywhere.
great video! looking at adopting a greyhound and this just makes me want to even more :)
tegan llewellyn Thank you and that’s great to Hear!! You will not be disappointed they are the perfect dog! Funny, loyal, well mannered, and unique :) let me know how it goes or if you have questions!
I adopted a farm Greyhound too. Same process here in Canada. Best dog i have ever had.
Should mention that many of them are prone to freezing on walks. I've had to carry mine off the road on several occasions, then wait 10 minutes for him to snap out of it and keep walking. This improves over time if your routine and route are always the same.
Oh goodness... love her!..Those playbows...and the snorts...and the ''spidering'' with the legs...what a good girl with cats too.. Fawns with the dark eyeliner is the most beautiful coat colour.
She is very good re 'separation anxiety' too.... you have done a lovely job with her.
thank you so much!! yes I love her red with eyeliner and Hazel eyes,..thats what got me!! and she's great with my cat...mostly because my cat doesn't take any shit from her lol
@@TheThirdErnest Black greyhounds are meant to be the hardest ones to home, which is so sad.
Black greyhounds are very handsome, but red fawns with the Egyptian eyes..I just love that colour combo more than anything , probably because I have known and loved a dog with that colouration..
What is good about the dark rimmed eyes, even when she is a noble older lady, her black eye rims will still be there, even when her pretty red face fades to a beautiful frosty white..
Your cat is a brave cat...There is a video on ''cat testing'' greyhounds, a Scotsman tests them with the help of a very handsome tabby cat, and the cat susses them out within a few seconds. I think the cat is called Rupert :)
I’m near Tampa, Florida. They still have dog racing in St. Petersburg, Florida. I had no idea that it was a bad thing. I’ve gone and bet on them before. The trainers who handle the dogs and walk them to the starting point seem like they enjoy the dogs. The dogs look healthy and they look happy to run, but I guess I was just naive, that was 15 years ago. So this year will apparently will be the last for dog racing in Florida. The dogs will ALL be up for adoption. I feel like I must adopt one to make up for the past. SO... great video! Thankyou! My husband and I are retired but very active so this dog sounds awesome!!!
To be honest in the US a lot of trainers are amazing and a lot of dogs are treated well. In other countries they are abused heavily and It’s just the fact that they are racing for our enjoyment and not for theirs. In my head if not all dogs are treated humanely then it should be banned
And lucky for you they just banned fl racing so there will be an abundance of dogs available!! The best decision you will ever make!!
I’ve been adopting Greyhounds for 18 years and always like to have a male and female for companionship! I love this breed, they are truly soulful dogs! They get bursts of energy and the zoomies, but the majority of the time they are couch potatoes ♥️🐾
My husband and I have been tossing around the idea of getting a greyhound for years so greyhound videos pop up from time to time. Your video made me realize that greyhounds are basically cats but huge!
I had to smile at your comment; because my husband is always saying that our current greyhound has more “dog “ in her than our previous ones. ❤️🤣🐶🤣❤️
@@GreyhoundHomecare we finally took the plunge and we put in applications this week. I'm so excited we might finally get one!
@@Jules744Aawww! Let me know! I ❤️ a happy greyhound ending!
Thank you so much for your info! My husband and I have been doing research on different breeds to see which dog would be the best fit for us and the greyhound is definitely it! Thanks!
Hey, this comment is from a month ago...so did you look into getting a greyhound?
Love this video! Perfect for someone curious about the breed! I have a black greyhound myself and as it turns out, I’ve been following Nima for a while! And so true about the greyhound community ❤️❤️❤️
They are the most beautiful dogs I love them I had a greyhound right off track
I agree; greyhounds are beautiful inside and out. ❤️🐶❤️
Nice work man. We just began the adoption process. Very good piece.
Greyhounds are the perfect dogs to have. Many people see them on the races and think they must be hyperactive and have too much energy and they also see the muzzles on them in the races and think they are perhaps aggresive, this is the image the crap greyhound industry gives them before discarding them after they have stopped making their so called "owner" money. I know elderly ladies who have got a little dog thinking it will be easier - but they are much harder! Get a Greyhound 20 minutes twice a day is all the walk they need! Please adopt one an please vote to end Greyhound racing if it ever happens in your area.
Absolutely spot on this video. I have 2 ex-racers and they are just the best for me. I'm allergic to cats and dogs and they trouble my very little with their hair.
Well done for a great video.
Your greyhound wants to go outside to do his/her business. I’ve had a retired Jamaican greyhound for over a decade. Seriously, when the dog wants to leave the room, and shows you repeatedly, you, the door, excitement. BTW I know a number of people who’ve had greyhounds. They are calm but they need to run and obedience school is a must. Our dog would not begin eating until she was told ‘ok’ then she’d eat, and we’d give her, her privacy. Also, when she’s in heat ONLY a greyhound can mate with her. They’re not built to give birth to any other breed. You’re responsible for a dog who’s relaxed, like to rest in holes the dig, but when she heard the keys rattle she wanted to come along. Mid winter back when we had winter, she’d walk with us for hours. If your dog sleeps after running, you need to let her run more often than you currently are. When our dog got off leash she ran. Food? She ate dented cans of food from General Mills exclusively. Keeping one on an apartment would not be ideal. Greyhounds will take a cat by the head and shake that cat until the neck breaks. It’s instinct so don’t be shocked if one day you lose your cat. It doesn’t remind your dog of that rabbit they chased so many times without catching it. Just note from an old lady that had a greyhound in the 1970s.
Good review. Greyhound needs a zoomy ( free to run super fast ) that’s what its behaviour is asking, in the bedroom. Let it go in a fenced area only, it’ll get out of his or her system, it will be very happy afterwards. I think our GH looks like an alien creature. Yes, stubborn. Yes, Quiet, fantastic quality.
I loved your video! I was just about to adopt a dog from the shelter but now realize what I’ve wanted all along is a greyhound. I volunteered at Greyhound rescue in Massachusetts and did adopt a dog from there, Smoky she was elderly and sick and only lived about six months. She was marvelous I was worried about having a greyhound in an apartment but after seeing yours I’m not worried mine is only slightly bigger than yours I’m going to start looking right away. I know two greyhound adoption places in my state, North Carolina I’m gonna check them out. !thank you
Thanks for this video, I am hoping to get a Greyhound later in the year and this video is the perfect kind of thing to get an owners perspective of them and their general temperment! :)
Thanks.
I have been wanting to adopt a greyhound for awhile now. Although, there is only one greyhound rescue in my area. Their adoption process is very difficult, compared to what I went through with my other dogs. I totally understand they want to make sure the dogs are going to the right home though.
I've had 13 Greyhounds, and I will die owning them! My female Nifi is 11, the love of my life!
She’s so cute! Your greyhound videos get so many views. More please... I miss my grey and it’s wonderful to see her shenanigans in the beginning 😍
thank you :) and sorry to hear about your loss on your pup...more grey vids to come! just need an event to film!
Liz.....Same here, seeing those snorty pounces and spidering about..Watching these vids is so poignant.. They are very special hounds.
They’re the most beautiful dogs, I love everything about them, me and my parents are going to a greyhound rescue centre, hopefully we can get on the way to adopting one of these ANGELIC DOGOS
AJ Armstrong did y’all get one? C:
Please help. I work Monday - Friday. 12 am til 10 am. I’m gone 10 hours for work, and 15 mins there to work , 15, mins back. I live alone in an apartment. Would being gone that long just not work for a greyhound? I can’t seem to find any dog that will be fine being alone that long. That’s not counting when I sleep. Which I guess is better than not being home at all. I just want a dog, who doesn’t require tons of exercise but also is fine being left alone on my 10 hour shifts and 15 mins to work and back commute
I just want to make a correction, greyhounds are very clean dogs and dont have that doggy odor, so they do not need baths hardly at all. The only time the really need a bath is if they get really dirty, but just wiping them off with a damp cloth is good enough. Too many baths will dry out their skin and it will get flaky.
If you want a greyhound but don't have the space for a large dog, look at whippets. They're half the size but with the exact same personality and looks.
Italian Greyhounds are a little feisty and quite different looking than full English greyhounds.
One more thing - they are immensely strong and agile. Don’t be surprised if while you’re tying your shoes to go out, you get whipped senseless by the tail of your hound as he’s pirouetting excitedly around you.
Thanks for the video. How did you train your dog to be independent especially when you are away at work.
One of my former co-workers had two retired racing greyhounds, and I met them twice. Both times I just wanted to take them home with me! I won't be able to get a dog for quite some time, but I will be looking to get a greyhound when I can.
I work at target and now are guidelines with animals are everyone is welcome I’ve even seen a lady in with a snake and we weren’t allowed to say anything! Great video I’m an apartment renter and really considering getting a greyhound so thank you for sharing!!!
Nimaathap, damn that's dope bro! Really high quality content.
Thank you for this video man. I'm looking into adopting a greyhound and this had been a huge help!
I so pray you have your GH, if not, thank you for providing a beautiful life for your GH. I have had 3 rescue GH's, I never considered doing a vid about it. :)
I have a Labrador Retriever Greyhound mix. His body looks straight up like a greyhound but his head is more Lab. Also has the webbed paws like a lab.
@TheThirdErnest, I love your videos! Could you post any advice on how to travel with a greyhound (I see you take Nima with you in the car) and also what's the best food for them?
Really good points made, some that I think many dog adopters probably wouldn't think of . Nice job, nice dog (and cat)!
Thank you my husband and I are looking to adopt for us in our apt and this was extremely helpful
Ernest, I'm considering putting in a request for a service dog to help with holding doors open, picking up dropped items and companionship. I'm an older person with no one else living in my 650 sq. ft. apartment and very few visitors. I'm also at home 24/7 and value quiet and peace in my environment.
Having done a pretty fair amount of research on this topic already, my final two breed picks would be either a greyhound or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I've not owned either of these before and would be interested in your input.
Thank you in advance.
Yes! At my work they have 2 service dogs that are greyhounds. They have to be trained extensively of course as all service dogs do, but they are very gentle and loving.
Some can have separation anxiety so the fact you will be home 24/7 is a good thing. But they require very little maintenance. They don’t smell. They are quiet. It would potentially be a good fit :)
You kind of indicated in the above video that greyhounds are somewhat catlike and independent. I'm used to cats and that attribute appeals to me greatly.
I'm aware that greyhounds sometimes have issues with cancer of the long bones, but Cavaliers often have mitral valve problems. I suppose it's a matter of preference. The cat I have now, Pooey-Pie the Terminally Ungrateful, has rather long hair. That's not really a problem since I'm here all the time and grooming is a daily thing that involves a lot of cuddling. One of the positives in getting a greyhound is that I already have a greyhound comb for her and that seems to be the best tool for cat grooming.
Excellent video. Lots of good information, and you're right - I'm here for "the reason".
I have a Whippet Jazmine (Jazy) she is part greyhound and part terrier. Jazy only weighs 19 pounds. Much better suited for apartments.
They are very affectionate and bonded to their person. I simply love this little girl I rescued about 15 months ago.
What blew my mind is how excessive their eyes and face is.
If something happens to Jazy; I WANT ANOTHER WHIPPET!
I got a rescue (got her at 4 yrs old) not a greyhound and honestly she’s amazing and PERFECT inside the home, no barking , no chewing furniture etc. BUT I can’t go inside a dog park bc she attacks other dogs, espcieallly small dogs. Etc. So, I will NOT get rescue /SPCA dog in the future ever again! I love my dog but my next dog, will be a sight hound such as a greyhound or silken wind hound. Lessons learned.
I do a lot with my dog which suits her needs, but some of my needs are not met which saddens me in some ways. But I can’t get rid of her bc I DO love her soooooo much. Just taking notes for what might be a better fit in the future. :)
Great video ! ............and a great dog. Gotta love the laid back life style ! Again, great viewing ! By the way, we have a Boston (Another world altogether but with age they adopt the laid back life !)
I’ve watched this video before. I came back because I think your fur baby is so cute. (And because maybe I have a little crush on you) I currently have two greyhounds. One which I’ve had for seven years, and another one that adopted me this past January. She’s two years old, she wasn’t a track dog because she would always get too distracted to chase the lure. So I have two girls, and I want to get a male. I already have a name picked out for him. ‘Rameses’. Inspired by you naming your baby after an Egyptian queen. I hope you and your greyhound are still doing well.
how is your grey with other, possibly strange, dogs? I'm seriously considering adopting a greyhound, but the only thing i;m nervous about is bringing them home for visits(christmas, etc) with my parent's rambunctious lab. (also dog parks, outdoor concerts, stuff like that)
I had a greyhound for ten years (she was four when she came to me) and she didn't bark that much either only when I arrived home ... We also have a cat who she got on with really well ...Small children were also not a problem. .but I realise all greys are different.
Very informative. I have wanted a greyhound for years, but now I live in Panama so it sounds impossible😢
Lovely video, and so true about their nature. Ours is currently reaching on the sofa beside me.
The description of the dog looking at you and ignoring you describes one of my-ish dogs (she lives with my parents and is supposed to be my sister's dog). Her head and neck is like a greyhound's, too--thick neck, narrowing head, collar easily slips over.
I'm seriously thinking about adopting a greyhound as a ESA, potentially service dog. Everything I've read about the breed seems like what I'm looking for
Yup. Sounds like Dog probably has some sight hound genes. Greyhound. Saluki. Borzoi. Etc. all very similar personalities lol
And yes they would make amazing esa’s and service. They aren’t as readily obedient to training as working dogs but that’s the trainers problem not yours lmao
Just watched your video!! Love it! I have two greyhounds, love them to pieces!!
They are the best I agree and generally pretty easy. Just a word of warning though; one of my girls I managed to train off lead (she’s intelligent, eager to please and very food motivated) but my other one (younger, naughtier, generally a lot feistier) slipped her lead, got away from me in the park, ran straight to a local housing estate, (just headed there like an arrow even though it was a good distance away and she’d never been there before), found a little cat and killed it. It was really, really traumatic. Devastating for everyone obviously. But I’m only sharing this because many greys have a HUGE prey drive (esp the successful racers) and to see your lovely girl trotting about and interacting with the cat might give a slightly misleading impression for some of the breed. One of mine is definitely a ninja assassin. It’s in their DNA and they’ve been trained on top, so just take the precautions you can. Ie keep on lead or, if you’re testing off lead anywhere, keep muzzled etc.
Man, how do you get your grey to chill while you are gone? I have had my grey for 2 months, and her separation anxiety is next level. When I leave, she goes on the warpath. Help!
Geez, I can't believe no one responded to this. I just wrote a helpful article called "My Greyhound Hates the Crate," which has some good strategies if you crate, and even if you don't.
I love you. I love my greyhounds, I love your greyhound. Let’s be greyhound owner lovers. 😬 this is probably one of the best info video for the breed I have seen. Thank you so much. More people need to know how greyt these guys are!
we love you too!! lol and yes the breed is perfect as long as you aren't looking for a guard dog lol
TheThirdErnest I’m not so sure about that. One time when the paramedics were here working on me and trying to give me oxygen, my greyhound Jazzmin, didn’t like that the EMT was so close to me, I guess she thought he was hurting me, as I was thrashing around in pain. She stood up, started growling at him and blocked him with her body. He got nervous and was shaking and asked my mom to put her in the bedroom. And I just adopted another greyhound about a month ago. Her name is Olive. Anyway, whenever her and I are playing, and she gets too rambunctious, Jazzmin will get up and block me with her body and won’t let Olive near me. Now, Jazzmin is not aggressive by any means, and she’s not mean. She wouldn’t hurt a flea. But she’s just very protective of me. She’s probably the most loyal dog I’ve ever had. When we are outside, and I’m sitting down on the ground, she’ll come over and stand in front of me and just keep watch, scanning her head back and forth, like she’s guarding me. She does this every time. And she does not leave my side until I get up. ( I had another greyhound that I had to put down in March, and Jazzmin and My former greyhound, Castle, would do that. They would form like a ‘V’ around me. )So from the front, it looked like the bottom of the ‘V’. No one was getting near me. Lol