GreyStella Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I am looking at getting a greyhound. Is there any cons to getting a female who has had litters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Only pro's. They are the best deal in town. Good luck. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Broodies are different and oh so very special, in a good way. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I hear only good things about broodies (which is encouraging because mine comes home Monday )! Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoutsmom Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Broodies have a self-confidence about them that comes from having to deal with all those kids and being spoiled by their servants (kennel workers). My broodie, Mindy, was wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Good info. Thank you!! If all goes together, I may have my dream in a couple weeks. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Add me to the "I am totally and hopelessly in love with my Broodie". Only con is that Katie was a bit older, but then nothing in life is guaranteed, especially after losing. Brooke at age 9. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Is there any kind of health related drawbacks? I heard something about bone density? I like the idea about the confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Is there any kind of health related drawbacks? I heard something about bone density? Not really. There's general controversy about health pros/cons of spaying and neutering in general, and some spillover controversy into pros/cons of age at spaying. Broodies generally are spayed later than most other female retired racers. They don't benefit from the reduced risk in breast cancer that early spaying evidently conveys, but then, most other female retired racers are spayed later rather than early so that wouldn't be a difference. But look what I found below: But by far the most startling news to surface this year is the result of a study that shows that keeping ovaries to the age of six years or later is associated with a greater than 30% increase of lifespan in female Rottweilers.4 Similar studies in humans reinforce this finding. 7,11 A 30% longer lifespan means that you could have many additional years with your bitch simply by delaying spay surgery until middle-age or later. 4 Nolen, R. Scott “Rottweiler Study Links Ovaries With Exceptional Longevity” JAVMA March 2010 avma.org/onlnews/javma/mar10/100301g.asp Another word for confidence is "bossy." Most broodies will teach other dogs proper manners with no prompting. As posted above, broodies are on the older side when adopted so if life progresses as expected you'll have a few less years with them. But as also posted, nothing in life is certain. What is practically certain is that within a very short time after you adopt a broodie, she will have you wrapped around her little dewclaw and your own life will expand with love and joy. Keep us posted, and we'll want pictures! Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thank you so much for the info! I am at the getting-condo-permission stage, but all approved by the rescue org so it could happen quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Omg. I got approval from my condo board to get a greyhound!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Congrats. Welcome to your new worldwide family. 😉 And now - all of us are waiting for pictures....please.😄 Edited September 22, 2017 by smurfette Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Congrats! My broods were sisters. One had over 20 puppies, and the other only 7. They were great dogs! I took them home from the hospital together after their spays. I had trouble fitting them in the car with cones on their heads, but they were fine at home with bite not collars instead of cones. I always have five dogs at a time, and they were great with all dogs who came into the house. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 I meet my girl on Saturday and if all goes well, I will be bringing her home. I am so excited and a bit scared too. Wish me luck please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastpointydoge Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Wishing you all the luck! Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Introducing Stella!! I am not sure how to post her pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Congrats! If you have a Facebook page you can right-click on the photo there, copy the image location, and then paste that here. If you don't, try postimages.org (copy the "Hotlink for forums" link it generates and paste that here) or Flickr. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 https://postimg.org/image/9ou50r862z/this from postimages.org. I hope it works. She is doing really well so far, likes her bed and is eating and sleeping well. I had her sleep in her kennel last night in the same room as me. Eventually I will trasition her to her bed on the floor next to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Pretty girl, and looks like she's settled right in. Glad it's going so well! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Thank you! She was in a home for 2 years, but at some point they started ignoring her and leaving her outside. She went back into a foster home for about 2 weeks and is now here with me. I cant describe how wonderful she is. I have been waiting for 7 years to be able to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastpointydoge Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 What a beautiful girl. Sounds like she is settling right in with you. Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 If she has already lived in a home and a foster home you might be lucky and find she makes the transition to living with you an easy job! She will just have to get used to your routine (or you get used to hers) and hopefully the pair of you will share many happy years together. Quote Miss "England" Carol with whippet lurcher Nutmeg & Zavvi the Chihuahua. R.I.P. Chancey (Goosetree Chance). 24.1.2009 - 14.4.2022. Bluegrass Banjoman. 25.1.2004 - 25.5.2015 and Ch. Sleepyhollow Aida. 30.9.2000 - 10.1.2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyStella Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 So far, she has been a dream. Maybe its a gracious houseguest act. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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