fionasmom Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I was browsing adoptable hounds for the group I adopted Maggie from. They have a male that is 102 pounds. My boy Andy was slightly under 90 pounds and I thought that was big. Is a 100 pound hound unusual? He is only 2 years old so I am guessing he never raced. I am tempted to drive down with Maggie to see if she approves.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Sherman is 80 pounds and he is big to us. I just love those big boys and would probably drive down there with Maggie! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Oh, I'd love to see him, too! Johnny was around 80, he was long and tall and sleek. Gino is about 70-75, he is not as tall, maybe as long, but much more "built"; his sire was an Irish greyhound. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 The largest we've had was a 98 lb medical foster. He was *large* - but sooooo sweet!!! Our biggest adopted boy hound was Copper - 85 lbs, and very tall. But our largest greyhound is our current Lilly. She is *very* big!! Weighs about 90 (but feels best a couple lbs less), and she's 32 inches tall. I think greyhounds that big are a rarity of either gender. I would be wondering if that 102 was a bit overweight, or if he's just really big??? But there's nothing sweeter or funner than a big, laid back boy hound!!! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionasmom Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 His photos do not look overweight. I think he is just a big boy. Maggie is 70 pounds which I thought was pretty big for a female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Rocket was about 85 lbs in retirement weight. He was a big boy and loved food, but was not overweight. As much as I love my old broodies, this house is really missing having a big goofy boy in it. We're going to need pictures..... Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) I am the champion of BIG boys. The bigger they are the sweeter they are. Racing weights - Rex -77 Buck - 78 Buddy -79 Harley - 84 They all evened out around 7 pounds over their racing weight. I didn't have a dog door with Harley but he was just BIG. I had to install a bigger dog door for him. I wish I could remember the name f the female I adopted out. She was almost as big as my guys and we called her Toni the pony. Edited January 23, 2020 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Taylor, even as a 3 legged dog, was 90 pounds. A healthy looking 90 pounds. Big boys rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Buddy is currently a little overweight at 81 lbs but even at 72 lbs (which is what he was when we brought him home, before ice cream, jam on toast, cake mix, fudge...etc) he seemed like a really big boy. He is just tall enough to nudge his nose onto the kitchen counter when I’m preparing food and it still delights me to see his big wet black snoot edging its way into the corner of my vision 😍 Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 The first grey my husband and I met in real life was 105 lbs. He was right off the track. DH thought i was insane for suggesting we have a greyhound in our tiny Manhattan apartment if that's how big they were. At that same meet and greet was a 46 pound female, plus every size in between, luckily. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 My mom got quite the surprise the first time Johnny put his nose on the counter while she was cooking. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 John E was 93 lbs of skinny dog. Fuzzy was 83 and Odin is 85. Paul was a slight boy at 72 lbs but he was very long. So there is about a 20 lb variation from the boys that we have had. 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...
greytluck Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I've had pretty average weight greyhounds. My male were Hobbes at 73lbs, Wally was 68lbs and Cole is 70lbs. My 2 females were average too, both 60lbs. My heaviest foster was 90lbs, and he seemed huge to me. I had another foster that was straight off the track and quite lean who weighed 82lbs. He was much taller then the other one but a much different body structure. I couldn't even imagine 102lbs for a greyhound. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Current purebred male is around 76 lbs; lurcher 66. Two other males were in lower 70s. And dear, dear Baz came to me at 92 lbs but then gradually lost as he got older to 88-89. He was not overweight at 92; he was just a hair under 32" at the shoulder and when he walked by you, it took so long it felt like you were being passed by a battleship. 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...
greytpups Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Ben weighed 60 pounds and Simon weighs about 60 pounds. They both raced at 64 pounds. 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Our Sidney was only 72 pounds. I guess he was just a "medium" boy. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Django was 72, but he was a tall 72! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewGrey2017 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=2189262 Raced 71 lbs Adopted 64 lbs Over 2 years later 74 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 We dog sat for a boy that was nearly that big just off the track. He was built like a tank, could knock me over just leaning on me, and is the sweetest, goofiest, love ball I've ever met. Unusual yes, but not unheard of, and I really have a soft spot for the big boys. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionasmom Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Well I guess I answered my own question. A 2:15 hr drive to Albany each way today with Maggie and now all 102 pounds of "Home Run Frank" is currently sprawled out in my living room. Will post in introductions tomorrow when I get a good photo and finalize a new name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 HOOORAY! We are so happy for you. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 1 hour ago, fionasmom said: Well I guess I answered my own question. A 2:15 hr drive to Albany each way today with Maggie and now all 102 pounds of "Home Run Frank" is currently sprawled out in my living room. Will post in introductions tomorrow when I get a good photo and finalize a new name. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 My first greyhound was over a 100 pounds - small face and huge body ... people thought he was a great dane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 My current is about 77 pounds. My first boy Luka was always around 57. Never put on any weight no matter how many sandwich cookies he ate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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