Guest Geostar Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Would it be possible for owners of the Spanish greyhound to join this forum? This beautiful greyhound, the Galgo, looks just as noble as the English greyhound. I have a friend, in the UK, who may be interested and does own a spanish greyhound, named Reuben. Would she be able to join? -star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreyGary91806 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 There are people on here that have Galgos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 If you and/or your friend are on Facebook a friend of mine also started a group for Spanish Greyhound Owners and Friends too, which is quite active! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geostar Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 No, I am not..and I'm sure, she isn't either. Tell me..what would be wrong for her to be in this group? The Galgo IS a greyhound, it just isn't from England..English greyhound. While it is true that Galgos are rescued from Spain, they are a greyhound.. There are greyhounds from Ireland.. the Irish greyhound..as indicated by the 'ridge' on the back of their necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) No, no, it's fine, quite a few galgos here and we all love them! Also, just do a search for "galgo" in the GT search window and you'll find lots of related posts and pics in the archive. Edited January 6, 2012 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RNJaney09 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Does anyone have a link or website that shows the differences between Enligh greys and Irish greys? I am interested in learning about the "types and styles" of greys out there.... am I correct in assuming most adopted retired racers here in the states are of the English style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I believe there are people on GT who have no dogs at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Anyone can join GT. There are people on GT who have no greyhounds. Some who have just cats and some with just smaller creatures than that. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Of course people with galgos join. I'm brining one home from Spain in April! There are others on this board with galgos, also. Anybody can join, with or without pets. Edited January 6, 2012 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 We have a Galgo, Marco. I would see no reason why your friend could not join. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geostar Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks, everyone for all your posts! I will inform my friend.. To snswer another post, about 3/4 of the greyhounds in this country are "English greyhounds". The Irish greyhound is recognized by the line of hair on the back of the neck which goes in the opposite direction..like a Rhodesian Ridgeback. There are some in this country. Both are 'greyhounds'..and are fine dogs. There is another greyhound of a smaller stature: Hungarian greyhound.. Hope that helps.. -Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Galgogirl Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Geostar - your Galgo owning friend in the UK has joined. Galgogirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Irish greyhound is recognized by the line of hair on the back of the neck which goes in the opposite direction Very Interesting I know some of my kids have this hair going the opposite direction. I'll have to check their pedigree. Edited January 7, 2012 by Tallgreydogmom Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geostar Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ah..welcome Galgo girl! Please tell us about yourself.. -star ps..just go the Introductions and talk a little about yourself.. I know others will want to visit with you.. =star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vers Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Welcome to GT, Galgogirl -- so glad you joined! We'd love pictures of your Reuben and to read his story Edited for spelling, as usual. Edited January 7, 2012 by Vers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Please welcome your friend to GT. OOPSY- Welcome Galgogirl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abarnet1 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 No, I am not..and I'm sure, she isn't either. Tell me..what would be wrong for her to be in this group? The Galgo IS a greyhound, it just isn't from England..English greyhound. While it is true that Galgos are rescued from Spain, they are a greyhound.. There are greyhounds from Ireland.. the Irish greyhound..as indicated by the 'ridge' on the back of their necks. Is really answered a question that I had. Mine has a line of hair on the back of her neck that kind of looks like a mohawk...This has me thinking she may have some Irish in her...Could this be true??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Welcome Galgogirl. I've only had one galgo, a little girl from Spain. Niña tolerated playing dress up for me. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgomum Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hi, yep, galgo owners are welcome here. I have had galgo's since 13 years and have become a member several years ago. Quote ~SAGE~ Save A Galgo EspañolPetra Postma Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgomum Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) No, I am not..and I'm sure, she isn't either. Tell me..what would be wrong for her to be in this group? The Galgo IS a greyhound, it just isn't from England..English greyhound. While it is true that Galgos are rescued from Spain, they are a greyhound.. There are greyhounds from Ireland.. the Irish greyhound..as indicated by the 'ridge' on the back of their necks. Not to cause any trouble, but this statement is not true. The Galgo Español is a different, old, recognized breed with his own breed standard. If you translate the Spanish word galgo into english, you get greyhound, but it is greyhound from Spain. Galgo Español If a Spanish person is talking about the greyhound like most people know on this board, be it English, Irish, American bred, they call it the Galgo Inglés. And while it is true that many Irish greyhounds end(ed) up in Spain and there will be greyhound blood in many rescues, most of them are mostly Galgo Español You wouldn't call a Galgo Afgano a greyhound, would you? And while the Spanish say Galgo Húngaro, other countries call them Magyar Agár Edited January 8, 2012 by galgomum Quote ~SAGE~ Save A Galgo EspañolPetra Postma Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avadogner Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 This forum is open to all sighthounds. I had never heard that Irish Greyhounds have back ridges vs English Greys. I Googled it and couldn't find any info. It kept pulling Irish Wolfhound info up. My Ava has an cowlick ridge on her crown and neck that I have never seen it on other greys. Her pedigree lists a grandsire that was Irish. Is her cowlick from that? Very interesting. Welcome to Greytalk and post pics of your Galgo soon please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronckew Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Millie is Irish, born & bred, and raced there before coming to england and eventually adopting me. i've not noticed any ridge, though she does have a fairly heavy undercoat that Blue, my english greyhound did not - he had NO undercoat; i could knit a sweater from the undercoat i get from Millie. Blue had a ridge that raised on his back when he was in house defence mode, like a cat... anyhow, as noted any sighthounds, long dogs, and/or lurchers are welcome here. oh, and their owners. or wannabe owners. Quote Regards, Wayne KronckeCAVE CANEM RADIX LECTI ET SEMPER PARATUSVegetarians: My food poops on your food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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