GreytHoundPoet

Personally, I'd be more concerned with finding a good match for rough play. My hounds play rough and wild and we've had some minor injuries over the years from it. Huskies are really high energy endurance dogs. I'm surprised they don't want an equally high energy dog as a playmate. I know that my life would be much crazier if my high energy hounds didn't have each other to play with.

This has been my experience. My two Ibizan boys were both intact for years and they didn't bother females, intact or spayed. They are both neutered now but my Ibizan pup went into season recently (she'd growing up too fast!) and they couldn't care less. They haven't bothered her a bit.

Some hounds require more exercise than others. We don't tend to prefer the really lazy dogs because we are active. Mine are on the higher energy part of the spectrum so we hike, walk, use a flirt pole, and do structured running. I bought a simple lure machine and run my hounds in straight sprints. They also have time to run, play, and rough house in the yard. My only dog who does not like walks is a spook.

I am incredibly sorry for your losses. My thoughts are with you.

There are a lot of healthy Greyhounds out there. No matter what the breed of a dog is, they will always encounter some health issue at some point. People don't post on forums about healthy dogs being totally ok but they do ask for advice when things go wrong. Greyhounds are healthier than many other dog breeds but they are still going to encounter issues. That being said, my husband doesn't think that he wants more Greyhounds due to general lifelong soundness concerns (our Ibizans are much hardier as a breed) and losing our boys and several former fosters/extended family all to osteo in the 8-11 age range in less than a year. The pain is too fresh right now to even consider another. We have also found our hearts drawn and committed to another breed so that factors in as well. I haven't given up on Greyhounds yet though, so we'll see. Right now we have 2. One is healthy other than soundness issues that are off and on.The other has SLO, lost 3/4 of her teeth, and eye issues. One of my boys battled arthritis most of his life, and a crooked hock, but was overall healthy other than that. The other had LS and chronic back issues and joint issues in his front legs. Neither broke the bank with vet bills but they did have medical stuff from time to time. I wouldn't make that claim without strong, unbiased data, though I completely understand your sentiment. Compared to Great Danes and other tall, heavier, common breeds, yes. However, looking at other sighthound breeds of similar sizes, typical longevity is pretty much the same. Rarer breeds from reputable breeders suffer less from "show ring syndrome" and benefit more from genetic health testing prior to breeding and careful consideration of health and temperaments in pedigrees. I'm proud to say that in my primary breed, Ibizan Hounds, there have been a lot that live 14-16 years and some still lure coursing and in amazing shape around 10.

Seresto advertises that it both kills and repels ticks. We have a heavy tick load where I live and I haven't found a single one on any of the dogs in the last 2 years using Seresto Collars.

Mine love eating pumpkins.

Agreed 100% Some Greyhounds need a lot more exercise than others. My dogs' behavior is always much better when their bodies are exhausted and their minds are stimulated and worked hard.

Thank you, but they are actually Ibizan Hounds. They are not related. The one in the back is Nova and he is 7-years-old and the one snuggling on him is Aziza and she is 8-months-old. I have several Ibizans and a couple of Greyhounds. I'm close to Greenville. I spent a decent amount of time in York when I was at Winthrop though.

These aren't pretty but they are super functional and safe. The O Ring allows a dog to slip out in case of an emergency hang up (as long as it is fitted correctly), the dayglo and reflective strips make the dog easier to see if they were to get out/go on a night walk/be in a dark yard/etc. They hold up beautifully, never hold a smell even if they go swimming in them a bunch, and still look new after years of constant use (water-resistant, anti-fade, anti-microbial). You can customize the flat, riveted plate with your info and the tags come free with the collar purchase. They are strong enough to grab a dog if needed but seem comfortable overall. I have used these for years on a decent sized pack (6-8 plus fosters and visitors) and really like them. They are a great value for less than $9. http://www.lcsupply.com/LCS-Reflective-Day-Glow-O-Ring/productinfo/RDCO/ You can see how reflective they are with just a little light.

Raising the muzzle off the nose is what we have had to do. Moleskin helps but still rubs against the scab if it is just a single layer. We bought muzzles from Facebook that have a thicker leather padding on them that wraps the edge of the muzzle and raises the muzzle just slightly. Using some kind of thin foam and moleskin combination would probably work the same.

They also have known ties with an extremely disreputable sighthound breeder who specializes in Greyhounds, Borzoi, livestock guardian dogs, and livestock. Thankfully she's been run out of my other breed but she did have a pair of them, along with Salukis, at one point.

I could not, in good conscience, support anything that would benefit Gentle Giants. I can't tell you anything about the food, other than ludicrous claims that it greatly extends lifespans.

You've gotten some good advice. Setting him up for success by teaching him to focus entirely on you (therefore not looking for prey) and redirection when needed will help a ton. I will say that one of the best things I have done with mine is to give them an outlet for appropriate prey and chase drive. I have a fenced area that they can hunt safely in and use lure poles there as well. I also run mine in lure coursing and have done ameateur racing. It gives them an appropriate outlet for their prey drive and helps them fulfill that need for a job. Because they get that fulfillment they are much more likely to give me what I want, which are pleasant walks. They still occasionally forget that I'm asking them to not go crazy on walks when they see prey but are much easier to calm down because they know they have a chance to fulfill that need at home or at an event. My primary breed now is an actual hunting breed, not a traditional coursing breed, so teaching them this can be super tricky since it is deeply ingrained in them to constantly be on the hunt (especially in deep cover). I understand the struggle with the lunging, bucking, jumping, etc. My primary breed ends up jumping over my head at lure trials and are notoriously difficult to slip dogs. Their good behavior on walks is NOT evident when we are going up to the lure to slip them. O.o Getting him good for walks is doable though so don't lose faith.

In their primes my Greyhounds could do 7-8 mile hikes easily once I built up their endurance. A lot depends on the individual dog and the owner's conditioning regime. They sound like a good breed match for you overall. If you get a breed known for endurance you'd have to provide a lot more exercise than your normal routine. Trust me, I have Ibizan Hounds and 7-8 miles is a warm up with that breed. As for visitors, some Greyhound are outgoing with strangers and some are not. If it's a concern be sure to tell the adoption group that you'll be looking for a dog who is outgoing and fine with strangers (and kids) coming in and your of the house. Be sure to observe proper dog handling guidelines and read body language and you should be fine. My spooky dogs stayed far away from folks while my others (my current ones especially) mobbed strangers for love. I have dog allergies (I developed them as an adult) and I take shots and meds. I do fine with short-coated sighthounds but I do still itch after snuggling and such. Dogs like Borzoi really kick my allergies off but I have short wire coats and short hair with little to no undercoats in my house (Ibizans and Greyhounds) and I seem to be fine.

There are genetic traits (temperament and structural) that can get passed down family lines. It's not unusual to see dogs that resemble and/or act like relatives. I don't believe that she would recognize him as family but they may share similar genetic traits and mannerisms due to similar backgrounds. Also, some dogs just "click" and some don't.

He's handsome! Congrats!

Hello from Upstate South Carolina!

Here is Finnegan doing a puppy run with a bag that he ripped off the line in his mouth. He ran muzzled after that to save the bags because he'd destroy them at the end.

Yup! Mine have all been lure coursing hounds at one point (or are going to be when they grow up) so it is kind of natural. My puppies start chasing them at 8-weeks-old and we let them "kill" the bag so that they get the prize (but don't let them eat it, obviously).

South Carolina Name of vet practice: Poinsett Animal Hospital Name of vets: Dr. Marshall, Dr. Felder, Dr. Haueisen Street address of office: 2606 Poinsett Highway City, State, Zip: Greenville, SC 29609 Telephone number: 864-233-6903 Office hours and emergency: M-F 7:30 - 6, Sat 8:30-12 They are fantastic and go above and beyond for the well-being of the dog. They are very sighthound savvy and I have trusted them for years with my Greyhounds, Galgo Espanol, and Ibizan Hounds.

That's awful. How in the world did that happen? What did they get caught and how did it cause bleeding? There isn't even anything to catch and cut a dog on it. It is all smooth and narrow. An 11-week-old, 15 lbs puppy can't even get anything in between these rungs other than a paw (easily pulled out). This is a child-safe gate so your comment is certainly cause for concern.

We tried that and the jumper grabbed them and pulled the rods down. Her jumper may not be as, ummm, tenacious as mine though.

I have a gate jumper who has severe crate anxiety (we're working on it) so I leave her out. I have a sign on my door to be cautious in case she gets over but so far my visual barrier method has worked. I took 2 of the curtain rods that hold their place with pressure (like most gates) and put them up above my gate. They are easy to get down (just tug them), they don't take long to put up, and they stay up well and provide a visual barrier for her. This has been the only thing that she has respected when I am not home. When I am home I don't need them, even at night. Sneaky dogs.

I would get him to a vet because I've had dislocated toes that were simple and I've had dislocated toes with avulsions and only an xray showed the difference. Sorry that this happenned on your honeymoon.