We've met a number of folks in our area also who've adopted retired greyhounds and, like others have said, they are all gentle, laid back couch potatoes. That said, they still appear to have incredible prey drive and require a fenced yard before one can adopt them. One of the folks we talked to had a dog that, even in retirement, had caught 6 robins in flight so she has to make sure to clear the yard of critters before letting her dog out. Hope I'm that fit when I finally retire.
I have had a number of rescue dogs over the years and have found them all to be great dogs. I have never had a greyhound rescue but it really sounds great.
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Greyhounds are so gentle and refined. I really like the breed and am so glad to see people more involved with rescue. They make a great match for many easy-going families.
As far as early retirement, I see quite a few greyhound/pointer mixes in sledding and skijor sports (so-called greysters). These dogs are incredible performers and will literally run themselves to death- they are that keen on running. But they also seem prone to health issues because of that- I know many have had bloat and never been the same after surgery. Another one- a world champion skijor dog actually- had some sort of issue where he worked so hard the muscles basically started dying... ribo something. His racing days are probably over. Another racing greyster I know just recently died suddenly at 6. Breeding for that extreme drive to run all-out can have drawbacks.
A quiet retired life is what these dogs deserve, so glad to hear how well it is working out for your neighbor.
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A quiet retired life is exactly what the retired Greyhounds I know are enjoying. I don't know many, but those I do know seem to revel in the comfort and ease of a quiet life.
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I have had a number of rescue dogs over the years and have found them all to be great dogs. I have never had a greyhound rescue but it really sounds great.
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