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!
What dog is best for me?
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Originally Posted by riversmum:
“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!”
“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)
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.
Originally Posted by andersonsonson:
“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?”
“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?”
Rescue dogs ARE normal dogs and I'd certainly recommend one. What the others have said is right, check out some good rescue centres and see what takes your fancy and what dog takes to you. Don't make any hasty decisions and do lots of research before you get any dog.
Originally Posted by mrsgrumpy49:
“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.”
“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.”
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.
Originally Posted by Reality Sucks:
“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.”
“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.”
Not all greyhounds can be let off. Thanks to their breeding, training and treatment some just have too high a prey drive to let off unless it's a fully enclosed field. They are fine with decent lead walks and a whole lot happier than stuck in kennels for their whole life like so many are - that's if they're not killed when they are no longer required to race.
My girls do all go off every day but we're lucky with them.
Originally Posted by farmer bob:
“Indeed, our Grey's nearly 40kg, but he 'folds up small' (when he wants to that is)”
“Indeed, our Grey's nearly 40kg, but he 'folds up small' (when he wants to that is)
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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
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 go
With 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)
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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Originally Posted by JJ75:
“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”
“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
”
I'm so sorry. I know how painful loosing them is
Originally Posted by JJ75:
“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”
“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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Sorry you lost your Grey JJ75
Sounds like you gave her a great last few years though.
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.
Originally Posted by satellite:
“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!”
“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!”
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.
Originally Posted by andersonsonson:
“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”
“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”
What about a whippet?
Originally Posted by andersonsonson:
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Low maintenance, like 1-2 walks a day
Not too big
Smart
Not too lively”
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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
retired/rescue greyhound all the way, there are lots out there. lovely natures and don't need the exercise people think they do.
Originally Posted by Gnomsie:
“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.”
“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.”
Puppies need far less exercise than grown dogs and you really should only be doing about an 45mins a day with your dog broken up into three walks. Walking is really hard on their joints and as they aren't fully formed yet they are susceptible to damage. Extra large breeds or molossers are prone to hip or elbow dysplasia and pano.
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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