samboy Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 Hi gang. Was half thinking of getting a rescue greyhound. Pros and cons please. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 I only have knowledge of one rescue and it was a lovely dog but was not trust worthy with other dogs and considered cats as great fun. It was always on a lead and muzzled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 We've had a lot (step mum was to do with 'greyhound rescue wales' so we always took a few on). Can make great pets, but they can be in a right state when you take them on. One we had, was a ex racer, found in the woods hanging by his neck, badly malnourished with his legs broken (one had to be amputated). He had a lot of trust issues, which took a long time to fix and didn't tolerate other dogs at the food bowl till his end. Another we had killed next doors Yorkie when it snuck in, it just saw a fur ball and then it was dead... Also 'sash' was a ****** in the field, let off the lead, straight into hunter mode (bearing in mind he was the above dog with 3 legs) he was off and wouldn't stop for no rabbit. So so fast. Beautiful obedient dog in your own yard, swine in a field. Lived to 16yo I think, we had him over 10 years. The things racing dogs have done to them would make you sick, if you have the patience they can make a great dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 Couple of ‘rescue’ (I.e. second hand) greyhounds took a chunk out of my old bitch as my dogs were running to heel next to my bicycle. I tracked down and tore a strip off the owners. They paid the vet bills and kept their dogs muzzled at all times after that. Probably would be better to just put them (old racers or any dog that bites unprovoked) down in my opinion but people are very sentimental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 20, 2022 Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 Even better put the original owners down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) We have had one for seven years now , he has been no trouble, forty minutes walking a day, sleeps the rest, punctuated with meals, we muzzled him the first six - seven month to be on the safe side, he is good with other dogs but not cats or squirrels. feed greyhound with food no more than 20% protein they become aggressive, under that they are fine . They are sofa surfers a enjoy their comfort that just want to feel loved and safe ps their farts can clear a room Edited July 25, 2022 by alan123shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 1, 2022 Report Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) I had a friend stay recently who has a rescue greyhound. Very nice natured dog and got on well with my Lab pup and other dogs met on walks. Seemed fine with squirrels, cats etc. both of which visit my garden. Only downside is that head is at table level and this one was a thief (piece of steak)! Edited August 1, 2022 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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