Sally Keith How you manage, control, and restrain your hound will largely rest on these three essential items. Harnesses These are usually styled to slip over the neck and clip in one, or two, places around the torso. They allow a lead to be attached to them between the hound’s shoulders. This is the best point of … Read more
Greyhounds have light fur, thin skins, and don’t have a lot of body fat. They will certainly feel the cold and if living in cooler temperatures, they will need some clothing. As with all things associated with pets, there is a wide range of styles, purposes, and materials employed in the supply of Greyhound clothing. … Read more
Your Greyhound will be a very safe option for a family, even with very young babies. They are warm and gentle and seem to sense a child’s age and capability. They will tolerate the poking, pulling, and prodding that usually accompanies the investigation of a toddler. If they can’t handle the attention, they will simply … Read more
Exercise Your Greyhound will not need a lot of daily exercise, and the amount of daily exercise they need or want will vary based on several factors. Age, condition, weight, environment, temperament, and health all contribute to the type, amount, and frequency of exercise your dog needs. Let’s consider the options. Daily Walks – Length, … Read more
Greyhounds are not particularly fussy when it comes to food, and they will eat as much as they’re given. It is easy to over-feed a Grey in the name of ‘love’, just understand you will shorten their lifespan. Bench-surfing Your hound’s height will present it with opportunities that you must be aware of. They are … Read more
Greyhounds have a life expectancy (as a pet) of between eleven and fourteen years. They have, for millennia, been bred for athletic perfection, which is why they don’t need a lot of veterinary care. They do, however, have fine bones, thin skin, and light fur. All key considerations when caring for your Grey. Fine Bones … Read more
Greyhounds have several strange and quirky behaviours that are worth mentioning Chitters Grey’s express, joy or excitement by fluttering their lower jaws quickly. This is known as ‘chittering’ and has been likened to purring in a cat. It should be the cause of your joy as your Grey is contented. Grustoms This describes the need … Read more
Greyhounds are part of a sub-group of dogs referred to as ‘sight hounds’. Sighthounds (also called gazehounds) are a type of hound dog that hunts primarily by sight and speed, unlike scent hounds, which rely on scent and endurance. There are over 110 discrete hound breeds, approximately thirty (30) of which are exclusively sighthounds. Indoor Bedding Your … Read more
Greyhounds are naturally trusting and curious. They need careful attention to ensure their safety in all sorts of situations. Walking your Greyhound Your Grey should always be walked using a harness on a relatively short lead in urban areas. This is to prevent the possibility of them being surprised by any number of potential risks. … Read more
Sally and I have had over twenty years’ experience owning greys. Our first two Greyhounds had not been fostered and proved to be a great source of learning from experience and research. When you adopt a Grey (this will vary based on where you get it from) you’ll get a basic starter pack from the … Read more
