Not logged inChampdogs Information Exchange
Forum Breeders Help Search Board Index Active Topics Login

Find your perfect puppy at Champdogs
The UK's leading pedigree dog breeder website for over 25 years

Topic Dog Boards / General / Introducing an ex racer Greyhound to Border Collie pup?
- By deano78 [gb] Date 20.03.14 11:49 UTC
Hi guys

In couple of weeks we collect our male bc pup. A
We adopted our bitch Greyhound about 2 years ago, she is 6 years old now.
Has anyone ever introduced a GH to a pup. She is good with other dogs, she was even ok with our pet rabbit after some intensive training. However, the rabbit was always in a run, which the puppy will not be.
Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks guys
- By Brainless [gb] Date 20.03.14 15:11 UTC Edited 20.03.14 15:15 UTC
As most Greys when in training are kennelled with a companion, then I can't see there being any special issue beyond what introducing any pup to an adult would entail. 

in other words, make sure she can always get away rom pup, and don't expect her to feel love at first sight initially, and even for her to be somewhat hostile to him until he's over about 12 weeks.  some adults simply don't 'do' puppies.

If she snarls and roars at him,. let her (within reason), he will take his cue from her (likely to yell his head off and act as if he's being murdered an show submission).
- By deano78 [gb] Date 20.03.14 15:25 UTC
Cheers! :-D
- By deano78 [gb] Date 20.03.14 15:30 UTC
My main concern is her seeing this little fluffy thing and instinct kicking in. Though we will be introducing out of the house and bringing them in together.
Im certain everything will go fine. She will have her muzzle on in case, which we are putting on her now 2-3 times a day so she gets used to it again.
- By Brainless [gb] Date 20.03.14 15:57 UTC
Can't see it being an issue once she has had a chance to sniff and identify him as canine.
- By deano78 [gb] Date 21.03.14 05:50 UTC
Thanks.
- By colliepam Date 28.03.14 10:23 UTC
good luck,let us know how you get on!
Topic Dog Boards / General / Introducing an ex racer Greyhound to Border Collie pup?

Powered by mwForum 2.29.6 © 1999-2015 Markus Wichitill

About Us - Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy