Surprising Facts about Greyhounds
When you hear the work greyhound, you probably automatically think of dog racing. You might be surprised to know that greyhounds make great pets! They are intelligent, affectionate, laid back and exceedingly clean. Even though they are fairly large dogs, they are pretty easy-going, polite, and obedient. Read more
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Greyhound from a Rescue Group
If you would like to adopt or buy a greyhound from a rescue group, you should know that it can be a difficult process. People who rescue greyhounds from racing are very careful to make sure the dogs are placed in homes where the dog will be loved. Along with filling out a lengthy questionnaire, you might have to be interviewed, offer references, and have visitors inspect your home. Read more
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Different Breeds of Greyhounds
Besides the lengthy adoption process, it is normally more expensive to adopt a dog from a rescue group than from an animal shelter or humane society. However, the rescue group is not making money. The costs are higher because they have cared for the medical and physical needs of the dog before it comes into your home. Read more
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How to Care for a Greyhound
Caring for your greyhound will be easy if you follow these guidelines. Feed your greyhound high-quality dog food. The first ingredient should be meat. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent while fiber content needs to be 4 percent or less. Realize that greyhounds can bloat often so it is best to give two or three small meals a day rather than one or two large ones. Read more
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