Beautiful Greyhounds

malene79 · 08-16-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatDaneMom

sorry, pretty much have to take that link with a grain of salt. with the first line of it being false (greyhounds run approx. 45mph max speed, not 40, all that takes is a little research to figure out if you didnt already know) the typos... there are no references to where this information came from....

malene- please read my other posts... understand its hurtful to the good people in these industries to all be labeled abusers, animal haters, etc. there are good in bad in all industries, but people tend to pick out the bad and blow it up for everyone to see.... no one sees the good guy over there in the corner.....

I'm sure most greyhound racing enthusiasts and breeder treat their dogs like they should, but I can't help but to think about all the greyhounds who are mistreated and killed just because they aren't fast enough or to old to race. To all greyhound breeders who are good to your dog, I give you my love and respect.

By the way: According to Wikipedia - Quote "A combination of long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine and slim build allow it to reach average race speeds of in excess of 18 metres per second (59 feet per second) or 65 kilometres per hour (40 mph)"

GreatDaneMom · 08-16-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by malene79

By the way: According to Wikipedia - Quote "A combination of long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine and slim build allow it to reach average race speeds of in excess of 18 metres per second (59 feet per second) or 65 kilometres per hour (40 mph)"

this stated RACING SPEED- you have to understand racing speed is going to be different because they are on a track with other dogs very close to them, and the track is circular and they have to stay to the inside, therefore they have to be slower in the turns which lowers the average....

for what its worth, wikipedia is not a reliable source of information. anyone can really write anything....

Frequently Asked Questions about Greyhounds
DogFacts -- Questions & Answers from WorkingDogWeb.com

also if you do want to stick with wikipedia here is a link from them, regarding the saluki, but in the 3rd paragraph states the greyhounds speed as 45mph
Saluki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

animalcraker · 08-16-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by natenqen

I'd be glad too.

You and the people you know are one of the breeders who care for their dogs and puppies right? Than you shouldn't have to worry about this. But look at breeders who still do the interbreeding with their puppies. And some breeders do find homes for their puppies, but don't really care much for them because they have their puppy who are close to the breed standard. (Not all breeders are like this obvious). It's the same as the greyhounds. Breeders try to breed the fastest dogs. When they don't win, some get dumped, some get killed, and some (the lucky ones) get found nice homes with a loving family or are rescued. The same with confirmation dogs. (mostly new owners) dump their dogs for all kinds of reasons. (puppy plays too rough, dog won't stop barking, ect.) yet others think it is far more easier to kill or abondon their dogs on the street. I guess I shouldn't say breeders I should say people who get dogs and find they are too much to handle or thought they could handle them.

I know that some breeders (the right ones) are trying to breed healthy dogs, while trying to retain the beauty(breed standard), but owners are mostly responsable for this. (The ones who don't know what they are getting into.)

I'm not sure where your getting your information on show dogs and breeders, but it is grossly incorrect. As GDM staited there is good and bad people in everything. Just because someone is a bad apple there's no need to say everyone else is bad as well. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Breeders are typicaly lumped into 3 categories (Commercial breeders, Performance/Show breeders, and Back Yard Breeders), I am speaking specifically in regards to Performance/Show breeders.

Every breeder I know has clearly stated in their contracts that owners are to return their dog to the breeder at any age and for any reason. Breeders are responsible for the dogs they bring into this world, and they are there for the dogs AND their owners whenever needed. Heck quite a few breeders are there for dogs they didn't even breed and help clean up the mess that has been left behind by BYB or Commercial breeders. They also breed, raise, and love all of their dogs regardless if it's a top show champion or a mismarked unshowable pet.

Malene- I have to agree with GDM that you should take that website with a grain of salt. It appears as if the entire site is run and writen by one unknown person. There are no resouces sited for where they have obtained their facts and information. There's mis-information given on various parts of the website. And btw Wikipedia isn't a reputable source of info either.

malene79 · 08-17-2010, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatDaneMom

this stated RACING SPEED- you have to understand racing speed is going to be different because they are on a track with other dogs very close to them, and the track is circular and they have to stay to the inside, therefore they have to be slower in the turns which lowers the average....

for what its worth, wikipedia is not a reliable source of information. anyone can really write anything....

Frequently Asked Questions about Greyhounds
DogFacts -- Questions & Answers from WorkingDogWeb.com

also if you do want to stick with wikipedia here is a link from them, regarding the saluki, but in the 3rd paragraph states the greyhounds speed as 45mph
Saluki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thank you for those links, GreatDaneMom. Very good info there. Really thinking about adopting a greyhound now.

GreatDaneMom · 08-17-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by malene79

Thank you for those links, GreatDaneMom. Very good info there. Really thinking about adopting a greyhound now.

they are great dogs... just really wonderful dogs. but you have to make sure you do have a fenced in yard because these are dogs that can not be offleash.

PaulaMackie · 08-18-2010, 03:55 PM

Hello. I have volunteered with greyhounds in the past and it is awful what happens to them if they cant get into a rescue or the trainers cant be bothered to take them and go for the "easier" option. Even after everything a lot of these dogs go through they are the most forgiving and gentle dogs i have ever worked with. They are beautiful dogs and their are so many disposed of every year. They're are more greyhounds than any other breeds so if anyone is considering a dog they are so easy to look after and really are great dogs!

Greyhound Rescue Fife. Racing Greyhounds homed. Scotland - Take a look at these gorgeous dogs but unless you are planning on getting a dog i would strongly advise. Do not go and see them because you are almost guaranteed to fall in love!

Ava · 08-30-2010, 10:38 AM

Like the article said, not every breeder/racer abuses their dogs. I've rescued two retired racing greyhounds and they do make great pets. They are great apartment dogs and dogs for retired persons since they are quiet, and despite their appearance, are low energy. For the record, I would never spend money at a greyhound track. I also feel good knowing that I've taken in and trained two "throw away dogs".

Post Bath Shake

Always gentle, Greys are great pets

PaulaMackie · 08-30-2010, 01:42 PM

I am currently fostering a beautiful greyhound girl and when she went into the kennels tow years ago she couldn't even stand up she was so frightened and never came out of her kennel for two days. Two years later she is the most loyal and forgiving dog. She just follows you about everywhere and is not a problem at all.

Unfortunately there are still thousands and thousands of greyhounds who are lucky to of got into a rescue after their career ended. So many greyhounds needing homes and so many people who are not interested in having one. I am aware not all trainers are bad to their dogs but the majority are so therefor in my opinion greyhound racing should be banned all together. Although they enjoy it they would enjoy having a home to go back to after their race and live the rest of their life but they rarely do.

Iv attached a couple of pictures of my current foster hound.
Isn't she beautiful!

Ava · 08-30-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulaMackie

...Iv attached a couple of pictures of my current foster hound.
Isn't she beautiful!

Very, very cute. When we took our greyhound dogs straight off the track, we needed to work on social skills. They had never seen a person on a bike

, walked up stairs or had a long session of petting. It took a while for their personalities to come out, but teaching them how to be a pet was a rewarding experience. It required patience, but watching them check out a butterfly for the first time or figuring out what a belly scratch is all about made the work so very worth it. Anyone considering a new dog really should investigate getting a rescued racing greyhound.

HarleyHasMyHeart · 08-30-2010, 02:05 PM

I know exactly what you are talking about. In high school I used to belong to this club it was Greyheart Youth Group. They would teach us about what happens to the dogs at the track, they would bring the club dogs in and sometimes the dogs that are available for adoption. it was a great club the only problem was that we couldnt promote the club more than just word of mouth because the school board said that it didnt have anything to do with the academics. Which i always thought a lot of the other clubs didnt either but we were just glad that we could have the club. We would go to different meeting spots in front of pet stores and bring the adoptable dogs and raise money for the Greyheart club and just overall provide information to the public about the club and about the beautiful Greyhound breed and what these poor dogs go through on a daily basis. The club was new and only 2 years old when I joined and my last year of high school the Youth Group got 3 Greyhounds from the track adopted out to new homes. It was an amazing experience to know that our little youth group helped 3 beautiful dogs get a second chance to have the best life they could possible have.