My daughter's chums have rehomed a greyhound called Mac, dark brown and very nice ( very large) from the Retired Greyhound Trust. He's retired form racing due to injury and is about 3-5 years old - he won 7 races. What worries me is that they don't keep his muzzle on when he's out despite being told about greyhound's high predatory drive ( sounds like software!:D). He's not off lead yet as he's just learning to answer his name in the house and garden but it does concern me a bit. He's a lovely boy but very shy - scared of Morse who is just too bouncy. Told my offspring not to introduce/walk the dogs together unless the muzzle is on, but I keep finding Mac and child at the door or at the gate and think they're about to disobey. Is this stuff about greyhounds justified?

hi,
my very first dog was a retired Greyhound and she was lovely she was 4 when i took her on and 16 when she passed away through old age, i had her muzzled when i first took her on as i had 3 cats and was worried for there safety - but i need`nt have worried she was great around them , and children she adored.
i think a lot of what is said about the poor old Greyhound is a myth - they make wonderful companions and have charming natures, and do become very loyal when they get to know you.
i would have another Greyhound at the drop of a hat - but i have 10 dogs at the moment , and another baby on the way , so it would be a bit much i think :D
i find all Greyhounds are very placid people friendly dogs , and its a shame that there are not more people like your daughters friends who are willing to take them on.
Jane.

Hiya
id love a retired greyhound.. think they are love dogs. Shame threres so many waiting to be rehomed.
Bulldog... 10 dogs?? and a baby on the way?? my god how do you cope? :)

Donna and charliex

Donna do you live in Scotland? I can give yu the number to make yur dream come true! The girls got Mac free - they bought his collar, muzzle and lead for £20 which is cheaper than shops but had to buy in food as they don't bring food with them - and stock up on cornflakes as Mac has them for breakfast with just a splash of milk.:)

Thanks Jane I will chill a bit and see what happens. They are fantastic dogs and some of them are young - the girls were offered a puppy but Mum thught an older dog would be better as the girls are in school and she works part time. People thimk they need lots of exercise or are hard to keep in condition and it puts them off. Mac is a love.:)

Not all greys need muzzling when they're out, only those who are bad with other dogs (not common, but is due to them thinking anything that doesn't look like a greyhound is not another dog - greys are all they've seen from day 1).
Even those who are muzzled at first, with a little socialisation can make friendly dogs - good with all others.
Our old grey Buffy was terrible with any other dogs, had to walk her on a night, muzzled and double leaded. 2 sessions at the local college training class, and she was unmuzzled and dog safe. Cats took a bit longer ;)
Depends on how keen they are, non-chasers are usually a lot easier to train with cats and small furries. Winning dogs can sometimes take longer, but in most cases - they are wonderful friendly animals, and fine with other dogs.
If the dog is showing no signs of being unfriendly, then why muzzle? People with other breeds don't ;)
They're just dogs, after all. :)

Hiya Lorelei
Id love one but its not the right thing to do.... i live in Birmingham btw.
I have charlie whos a 9 year old stafforsd, whos ill at the moment but seems to be surviving :)
Dont know if i could go through this again... although i really would love a greyhound.... maybe one day :)

Cornflakes for mac eh? aww bless

Donna and charliex

Poor charlie XXXX Get well soon wee man:)