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People think greyhounds are big dogs but they really aren't. You can get some quite small girls. It's hard to explain how they aren't big but we've had 4 in our small house and it wasn't a problem at all. They like to stretch out but equally they can curl up small!
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People think greyhounds are big dogs but they really aren't. You can get some quite small girls. It's hard to explain how they aren't big but we've had 4 in our small house and it wasn't a problem at all. They like to stretch out but equally they can curl up small!
Indeed, our Grey's nearly 40kg, but he 'folds up small' (when he wants to that is)
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Greyhounds can be big but when they are in the house they are lying down nearly all the time, being the lazy beasts that they are, so they won't he in your way all the time. Mine sleeps all night and most of the dày too and loves nothing more than a lie down on the couch in front of the telly.
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I'm in Scotland but have looked on the SSPCA website and there are 1 or 2 dogs which I like.
Would anyone recommend buying a normal dog rather than 1 of the rescue dogs? |
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My search came up with a smooth collie and that's what I have!
On the walking issue I think most dogs need time off the lead. I don't think a walk round the block on a lead is sufficient. |
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I totally agree. I dog walk for a living and they not only need to be off lead (as often as possible), they also need to interact with other dogs. Even the small ones.
My girls do all go off every day but we're lucky with them. |
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A cat.
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Unless you're prepared to give up your freedom and independence - none.
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Indeed, our Grey's nearly 40kg, but he 'folds up small' (when he wants to that is)
![]() Give a greyhound a chance
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A lurcher can be quite a bit smaller than a greyhound and they make marvellous pets. They often end up in rescue centres.
As for getting a cat as some have suggested, from personal experience they are much more trouble than a dog When it's time to go to the vet, with a dog you just pick up their lead, it's "Oh goody, we are going out" and off you goWith a cat, you have to prepare the carrier beforehand, so the cat doesn't see it, then you have to creep up behind them, preferably when they are asleep (which is most of the time), and preferably wearing gloves then grab them before they can run and squash them kicking and screeching into the carrier. If you're lucky, you'll get the door shut before they wriggle free and race off to hide goodness knows where for the rest of the day. (I love her really )
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Another vote for Greys. Best dogs ever. On a sad note we had our 11 year old girl put to sleep yesterday. We took her on at 8 and knew time was precious so we treated her like a queen for the last years of her life. She had the best nature out of all the dogs we've ever owned.
Give a greyhound a chance ![]()
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Another vote for Greys. Best dogs ever. On a sad note we had our 11 year old girl put to sleep yesterday. We took her on at 8 and knew time was precious so we treated her like a queen for the last years of her life. She had the best nature out of all the dogs we've ever owned.
Give a greyhound a chance ![]() Sorry you lost your Grey JJ75 ![]() Sounds like you gave her a great last few years though. |
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Basset Fauve de Bretagne - they are a smallish (short) they are usually good tempered - the only drawback is that as hunting dogs and being hounds they have to be well trained as tend to be stubborn. Need stripping a couple of times a year but mostly coat is water / mud resistant.
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That's so true.
We have a 42kg Bouvier des Flandres and he's as daft as a brush and loafs around all day. He's had a hour and a half walk/charge about in the park today and that's all he needs really - at the moment he's lying on his back in the hall with his legs in the air! |
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So maybe 1-2 lead walks per day.
Definitely a tidy coat No other pets, no children, pup or adult The dog will rarely be on its own as I work from home |
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Given your description of your needs I'd say you're better off without a dog.
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Low maintenance, like 1-2 walks a day Not too big Smart Not too lively I think you need a Cat not some dogs.. lol
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retired/rescue greyhound all the way, there are lots out there. lovely natures and don't need the exercise people think they do.
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Another in agreement with big dogs being lazy sods. I have a 4 month old Newfoundland, who currently weighs in at 25kg. She is surprisingly lazy. I take her for an hours walk in the morning, and then it's a struggle getting her out for her evening walk. She's not interested in fetch or anything during that evening walk.
Puppy walks are about learning to walk nicely and socialisation with dogs and people not about exercise as with running around the house and garden and with training for mental stimulation they don't need the exercise. |
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It came up with 43 breeds for me, none I would consider owning though
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I'd suggest small breed only, perhaps a shihtzu or chihuahua.
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When it's time to go to the vet, with a dog you just pick up their lead, it's "Oh goody, we are going out" and off you go