What do you think of retird racing greyhounds?

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I think that they are beautiful, elegant animals -- much in need of love and attention
And, God Bless every one that takes one of these animals into their lives to give them the home that they much deserve and have earned from the uses and abuses that they have been put through in their former lives !!

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what about them?

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Amazing dogs, my friend has one. its saving a life

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very good dogs

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They can be great pets, but it is usually recommended that they are an only pet. Since they were taught to chase a lure around a track they will often chase after cats or small dogs. Find a greyhound rescue group near you and go and meet some of the dogs, and talk with the people there.

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They make nice pets. They often don't know how to be dogs or play so it is eye-opening for them to be placed in a real home, especially if there are other dogs around who do like to play. Greyhounds are a very gentle, sensitive breed, and usually thrive in adoptive homes.

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My 3 greys are wonderful companions, very affectionate, and by the way, they all know how to play. They're also dog friendly, meaning they don't know have to be an only dog. They're easy-going, laid back dogs (most of them), easy to train because they like to please, some of them are not cat friendly. They can never be let off leash in an unfenced area - that's likely their biggest draw-back.
I don't know where people get these ridiculous ideas!!

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They make wonderful companions (I have three currently %26 foster for an adoption group). They are very laid back, easy going dogs. Contrary to popular belief they have very low energy needs - they do need to be walked but the walks don't have to be as long as many other breeds. They also don't 'need' to run, I live in a city and primarily leash walk, although we do enjoy a run at the local dog park a couple times a month. They were nicknamed the '45mph couch potato' for a reason! In addition they don't shed much and their skin does not produce much oil so they rarely get that 'doggy' smell.
Some other misconceptions - they do not need to be 'only' dogs. SOME greyhounds can have a very high prey drive, but about 85% (an informal estimate that my adoption rep uses) can live happily with small dogs, cats, gerbils, rabbits, etc. It is MORE common for a greyhound to have problems being an only dog (although even then it is a small percentage). Racing bred greyhounds spend more time with their mothers %26 littermates than other breeds and they are almost never alone on the farm or in the kennel.
And many actually love to play. They are trained to chase using stuffed animals and squeaky toys and they just go nuts hearing a squeaker. They may not know 'fetch' but they sure know chase the toy and run around with it! Although as an aside, one of the favorite games in one local racing kennel is fetch the muzzle :)
Some things that separate retired racers from other dogs -
As I mentioned they spend quite a bit of time with their mothers and littermates. There are many health %26 social benefits that pupplies who are sold at 8 weeks lose out on.
During farm and kennel life greyhounds are handle every day by humans. They are not only well socialised with other dogs but with humans as well. They are taught leash manners and to listen to humans. They are not trained in formal obedience or to do tricks, but they are obedient and will look to their human for directions.
Greyhounds from racing bloodlines also tend to be healthier than other breeds. They are the only large breed free of hip dysplasia and many other genetic disorders. They also have one of the longest lifespans of the large breeds, averaging 12-14 years.

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I think they are the greatest pet! They are loving, laid back, and very easy to care for. I always tell people to do their homework first before getting one, because they aren't for everyone. But for me, yes, I have 5, and volunteer with a rescue group. It's very gratifying to see a greyhound go into it's forever home.