How To Care For A Greyhound

[@devinstepp4205]

My Ex-racer is SO gentle with her toysm.. she just loves the squeak. She doesn't tear ANYTHING apart

[@jaykay6387]

I love Greyhounds. They are an extremely underrated breed. Very sweet tempered doggies.

[@MrWesternDuke]

Beautiful, gentle-souled creatures!

[@genevievemorris4008]

My greyhound is an ex racer , so when he sleeps he barks and almost runs, it’s actually so funny lol

[@beansandrunning]

That has nothing to do with him being an ex-racer. Almost all dogs run and bark in their sleep. My galgo español never raced and still runs in her sleep.

[@PeterDreuw]

Yeah same here. Our Galga girl is an ex-racer, but our Ibizan hound runs almost every night in his dreams whilshe doesn’t

[@miriozi4807]

I have two greys and have saved about 20 of them , they are the best creatures in all of the universe xx

[@eddymoon4138]

i really wana have too

[@chrismartineson8261]

Agreed, I've 13! Most loving animals! Not dogs, Family!

[@jennynewman8618]

They are the most adorable off all dogs I've got on very beautiful girl

[@amelie2840]

i really want an italian greyhound but my dad doesn’t like them :(

[@derekdalton5658]

So true!

[@xm2268]

The flybys are so true. At first I almost had mine collide with me when I tried to get out of it's way. We just need to stay put while the greyhound does its thing 😁

[@papadop]

Saying your backyard is large is an understatement!!

[@Mike-vs8kc]

Best dog breed ever. Gentle and fun.

[@tonistokes1790]

What a beautiful boy with stunning eyes.

[@louisbourbon8973]

That whole "sleeping with their eyes open" thing would creep me out.

[@miriozi4807]

Louis Bourbon it’s really not creepy they have another clear eyelid so it’s just them closing the clear one and not the normal dog one

[@sophiegreig2467]

Trust me, it was creepy when my grey ebony first did it, but then u feel comforted because they make the goofiest noises and flutter their eyelashes, this is how u know that they are dreaming ☺️

[@frederickdebruyn3312]

Greyhounds do not have a clear eyelid

[@Baka_Oppai]

@@frederickdebruyn3312 They have 3 eyelids total actually.

[@ch0mper]

It's weird at first but it starts to get adorable when they run in their sleep, they look like little possessed runners lol.

[@christinebaker8754]

I feed all my greyhounds raw ground meat and bone 80%, 10% offal, 10% fruit/veg/kelp oil. For crunch/treats they have raw duck necks or beef trachea. If you do the same you’ll see rapid improvement in energy, shiny coat and firm stools. However for those clinging to kibble, at least please choose grain free high premium with transparent ingredients listed on the pack. There are far too many with mystery by-products or non-specific additives.

[@mastod0n1]

I had to get a prescription kibble for my ex racer to help firm up her stools. We tried a lot of different options but the prescription kibble worked so we've stuck with it.

[@kinzatheweirdo]

thank you for this!! I recently adopted my 8 year old Nancy and I've been trying my best to give her the life she deserves :)

[@TheTilly65]

They don't need dry food all the time. can't imagine the boredom of eating that, day in, day out. beautiful dog

[@RodrickColbert]

that's a beautifully large back yard you have! I can tell that your greyhound LOVES it!

[@cucharlie2006]

I had an Italian Greyhound. He died 2 weeks shy from turning 18 years old. They are beautiful animals. I would like a Greyhound next time.. they look beautiful.. they make the best pets..

[@hiphoponeworld]

i am sory to hear this sad news you are angle and deserve beter contact me if u want to talk about it soul

[@gabrieldame7700]

I love how she made this guide for us. Even tho you don't post anymore, I appreciate it!

[@elviscobb5922]

My family and I love greyhounds. We currently have two. They make excellent additions to a family. Your care tips are right on.

[@eddymoon4138]

thats great ... which breed are they ?

[@phoenixrising5088]

I have an Irish Greyhound. I feed him twice a day but he also gets meat/ chicken/sardines alternately, with his kibbles. Also Pasta mixed through his meal. I think anyone who only feeds dry kibbles to their Dog must be so boring and nothing tasty to look forward to. I wouldn't want to eat dry cereal every single day of my life. Dogs are carnivores and love meat just like most humans who also love a varied diet. My Greyhound doesn't ask for much, apart from food and I think he deserves something tasty that he loves. Not just dry food to sustain him. fergus also loves milk after every meal and pretty much demands it😻

[@SaltiDawg2008]

@@phoenixrising5088 Nonsense.

[@Dogscatsbikes]

Thanks for the tips… Since Florida banned greyhound racing by 2020 I am planning on adopting one as they will need to be re-homed. Now I know for sure I will be able to provide what he/she needs. Also, you have a nice backyard!!!

[@franciscomoreno7388]

S T I am also in Florida and I also plan on adopting one

[@sam7748]

Adopted an ex-racer sight unseen from FL. He was the sweetest and lived with 3 kitties--and was at the bottom of the totem pole :-) Greys are the best but most people don't know that.

[@eddymoon4138]

why they banned ? i mean its a kinda fun and good activity for greyhounds

[@keziah001]

S T same here!

[@mcbatface1]

It’s not a good activity for them. Every year, thousands of them are killed because they’re no longer of use. www.aspca.org/animal-cruelty/other-animal-issues/greyhound-racing

[@3443bh]

Great video! We adopted our Roxanne a few years ago. thank you for the info, it's always nice to hear advise from other greyhound lovers.

[@albenac4182]

You have a very good looking greyhound 💕

[@jamesmcgurk9153]

aww what a lucky dog to have a great owner and what a back yard greyhounds make fantastic pets no doubt

[@richardolson5880]

He's a big beautiful boy! I have 2 greys, a male and a female. Both get 2 cups food morning and evening feedings. They maintain weights of 65 and 70 pounds and ribs are visible. You're very correct about thier thin skin and keeping them cozy in winter. This is my 2nd pair and I'm still learning do's and don'ts! Great video!!

[@TheRetroShed]

Informative! We've just adopted one this weekend who's 4 years old and should be home in time for Christmas. He'll be living with our Golden Retriever - they have already met and look like buddies already! ;)

[@adammfanning3654]

Beautiful companion.❤

[@cicelyterry2502]

Also a useful fact about greyhounds is that cooked pasta or rice kept in the starchy water really helps their sensitive tummies. An evening primrose pill in their dinner gives them a lovely shiny coat. Also a seaweed substitute for dogs helps with their plaque. Also bones like ostrich bones for example are really good for their teeth these are just a few more tips seeing as my family has owned 5 greyhounds.

[@tazzinnc]

Nice solid video about what it is really like to own a greyhound. I have a greyhound/lab mix. He loves to run , but will only fetch about 4 times, then it is time to chill. And he will usually do zoomies on one of the fetches. He is also VERY vocal, something we didn't expect. he didn't become vocal until he turned 2. Fantastic on walks (this took some training), but now a neighbor will ask if she can walk him when she goes for walks. The fact that they will chill out most of the day is great, as they will rest mostly while you are at work. 100% agree on the toys. Our dog is a master at destroying toys.

[@kimmiee4459]

I’m hoping to rescue a greyhound soon. Thank you for these tips!

[@awhippetslife]

He’s awesome! Great advice too 😉

[@johnnyquest9519]

I love the flybys. I call it buzzing the tower

[@notmebutyou8350]

What a sweet doggie! He's beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@AubreyMichelle09]

This was super informative. I’m hoping when I get my own place to get a greyhound. Definitely super sweet but fun pups.

[@jeffm1463]

(

[@jinhan5129]

My rescued greyhounds are on a raw diet. Plenty of fresh vegetables and some fruits. They adapted well to our Canadian winters but they have sweaters, coats and tuques. They do not like to go on long walks: 15 minutes maximum and they like running in my fenced backyard. They do sleep with their eyes half open...while roaching.

[@GreyhoundHomecare]

Great comment! I always wondered how greys would do in such a cold climate. They're surprisingly hearty, though - We had a horrible winter when our grey, Shannon, was 13. He was so arthritic, he was in a harness, but he would go out to do his business in a blizzard, and come back with little icicles on his face.

[@jinhan5129]

Greyhound Homecare I give my greyhounds coconut oil everyday: helps with painful joints. As well, a glucosamine blend to rejuvenate the joints has made a huge difference. It is by BestPaw and it is a premium blend bacon flavoured. It is available in North America through Amazon. Best to you

[@aaseireneSullivan]

I have had my black small greyhound for 5 months she is nearly 5 years old not interested in toys does not want to play with ball loves to go for walks but stays zt my side hates other dogs barking ,that freighting her a lot, otherwise loves to meet other dogs as long they are quiet does not run after birds or cats or small dogs. I love her good compagny.

[@dogshome7110]

Nice video :-) 7 Ghunds and counting here, currently Clyde and Ellie (twins) both at 7 years. I would only add that yelling at them and getting stressed does absolute zero. Anything they do well, like not pulling when told, ignoring the cat or laying down (when wanting to bite new male strangers) is rewarded with a high pitched voice - good boy! Food works for the recall, but they don't revolve around it like other dogs. Recall or any other commands are best rewarded with squeeky voice and love. Skin cancer is common and if you see little black spots, get it sorted fast and they will be fine. Bone cancer is horrible and if they get a sudden swelling of a joint, it could be too late. Physical injuries when pups is ridiculous. Like a teenager behind the wheel of a Ferrari. Injuries still common when they get older. Clyde has had maybe 20 stitches in his lifetime, Ellie only a couple (intelligent, nimble little girl). Kim had about 100 shared with her sister Mel due to high speed 'offs' and collisions. Three staples in nozzle when Kim T-Boned Mel. Clunk! Yelp! Clunk! Yelp! Clunk! Yelp! Some are cat friendly, most are definitely not. Never heard of one going for a human or child, but they are a dog. Sibling fights very rare, but if they do kick-off, they get incredibly nasty very quickly. Look for staring, head down, lip curling and be prepared to use your body to intervene pull them apart. They calm down almost instantly and don't bear grudges. They only do that with other greyhounds and generally food or a toy is the spark. Our collie spotted Mel staring at Kim and jumped in before anything happened. I was moving as I saw it but little 13 year old 15kG jumped in before two 30kG lumps misbehaved. She just got between them, bared teeth and said stopit! P.S. Iv'e been hit at speed once, luckily I had wellies on and was well rooted, made me gasp for a few seconds. El stupido got a bloody nose, but didn't notice. My daughter got skittled from behind when Sophie lost the back end and ran into the back of her knees. Clyde is a lovely dog, but not cat friendly. He's skinned and eaten two hedgehogs, a whole pigeon and two crows at once when they upset him in our yard. Cats see him and don't go near luckily. Ellie would not hurt a fly. Mel and Kim same, although Kim I would not trust near sheep at twilight (natural hunting time). Sophie not interested in hunting.

[@GreyhoundHomecare]

I've never seen skin cancer on a greyhound. Do you live in a sunny climate?

[@SaltiDawg2008]

As a Retired Greyhound adopter, I wouls say this is a very good video... highly informative. Not all would agree about the need nor desirability of elevated food bowls. Purdue Vet School is pretty much recognized as an authority on BLOAT and they've gone back and forth on raised bowls over the years.

[@cosmicmuffin322]

^hahaha 😆

[@vickielarosa2948]

I have had the pleasure of living with 2 greyhounds as well as having a friend that runs a placement center. We had German Shepherds when I was a child and I have lived with many different breeds of dogs. I have been told greyhounds are a lot like a cat rather than a dog and I do have to agree. Everything that was said in this video was right on from what I have seen. They are wonderful dogs and surprisingly laid back. Oh, and Fanny, maybe you don't spend much time with your pooches, but every breed has some of its own characteristics, there is no way I would say a beagle, sheepdog, shepherd, and greyhound are the same type of dog.

[@jenniferjaquay8036]

He’s beautiful!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@paulbolton7490]

Your dog is beautiful I have a real love for dogs but specially Greyhounds as I used to work with racing greyhounds. They are very affectionate dogs once they get to know you, also with people very gentle too (Even with children).

[@michaeltroyanovich7434]

Great info. I just lost my girl Ida not long ago. She was my best buddy. I’ll probably get another. They are great dogs. Fairly low maintenance. Make sure to make dental care a priority for your hounds.

[@anj550]

Love your info! Hes gorgeous. Best babies ever. My dog Steve is black and white. He loves is blanket. He is amazing, silly and funny and loves running with us in yard. They are a unique breed. Rescue a greyhound!

[@ElectroCurmudgeon]

AAron seems like a great pup

[@Fireforge00]

I also have one. The most wonderful creatures, however, I think you might want to double-check your stats on feeding. My Éowyn gets four cups/day and is a perfect weight. You want to be able to see their last two ribs, but they’re typically underweight when they come off the track and you can see them all.

[@jasonwoodbury3717]

So cool love to watchem run. !! They are born to run!!

[@LoriMarshallMedium]

Please use only greyhound safe toys that are tough chewers for your grey. They amount per am & pm feeding will also depend on the brand. Use the very best quality you can afford. Never heard the "dead dog" thing before... everyone I know calls it roaching. Loved the reminder about the thin skin. NEVER take your greyhound to a dog park. Please learn everything you can about this awesome breed before adopting! There IS a learning curve and it is SOOOO worth it.

[@5plus9equals7]

What's wrong with the dog park? Wouldn't a wide open space for them be good? I don't actually own one, but I'm curious

[@kate8551]

But you do have to be careful that the food you buy isn't too rich for them. When I adopted my former racing greyhound, we fed her Blue Buffalo Chicken and Rice, which is a very high quality brand, but she continued to have digestive problems and we finally realized it was because the food was too rich. We started feeding her the Costco brand and she was fine immediately. They have such sensitive stomachs and it can take awhile to find the right food. I've never heard of greyhound safe toys. Can you post a link?

[@Oakleaf700]

@@5plus9equals7 At dog parks {they don't have these in UK but just on a walk you can meet badly behaved dogs] you can get poorly socialised dogs and if they bite a greyhound, the hounds skin tears like paper. It really is very thin indeed and not covered by much hair either. I have seen ellipses of skin bitten out of hounds as there is just so little hair protection on a hound.

[@cherylwelch2627]

Kaleb, greys nip at each other, it's part of their competitive spirit. If they nip and get bit in return, it can be very serious. I've had little dogs come at my greyhounds when walking them, and I always get between the lil dog and mine. One of mine suffered deep abrasions from walking in snow. That's just how thin their skin is

[@buckythekiller5969]

This. ls. ADORABLE

[@surajchaware4536]

your greyhound is so beautiful

[@PaulWalker-yb9dx]

Agree with Stu W. Greyhounds are not all the same. Mine is rescued from track racing and never got the hang of playing with toys.

[@dmm9714]

Beautiful dog

[@laurabianchi5162]

Too much beautiful!!😍

[@ovrpwr9188]

Had one named Honey as my own dog, beautiful dog. Had her since I was 7 and I’m almost 18. Whenever you were on the couch, she would either curl up in her corner of the couch or plop herself ontop of you. Unfortunately last year she developed arthritis from the neck down and she could barely walk, lay down and eat. She was well past 12 and according to the vets that’s an amazing life span for a big dog. I made the choice to have her put down in November last year, I couldn’t bare to see her live in pain and I couldn’t afford any medication. I miss her everyday 😞

[@luguy8347]

Excellent video. Sound and solid points.

[@MalcolmXpat]

Love Greyhounds. Great video

[@julieburton192]

Very interesting video. I have an Italian Greyhound called Twiggy. She is just as lazy and crazy as her full sized cousins. I just love 'em.

[@codylewis3024]

So cute

[@georginamarshall818]

this is so useful i have a greyhound and now will get a raised water dish and food stand

[@fnqadv1162]

Beautiful dog!

[@linafalvo699]

What a nose......🥰

[@lexigraham6097]

My dog Felony is a greyhound and a whippet. Thanks for this video

[@ZyliceLiddell]

0:21 **BOOP!**

[@johnmckay999]

This is good advice thank you 🙏

[@lexhaha]

This is a great video! Thank you :)

[@furiousfox5515]

Awesome vid. I'm rescuing an ex racer girl on Saturday

[@Moontidearts]

One cup of food, twice daily, for a 100 pound (45 kilo) dog? My 90 pound (41 kilos) greyhound gets 2 cups, twice daily, and he's maintained his lean, racing weight, and he's 5 years old. My 68 pound female is maintaining her lean, healthy weight by eating 1.75 cups of a food, twice daily. The recommendation in this video is, basically, suggesting half the required amount of food. My two dogs, together, go through a 45 pound (20.5 kilos) bag of food in one month. (4Health, beef & rice, 45# bag, from Tractor Supply, US$45... approved as being an excellent choice by their vet.) As for treats, I use a different flavor of the 4Health kibble, and even given just a couple of pieces as an award thrills them to pieces, plus if I'm particularly generous with the "treats", I can cut back on a main meal a bit, and this doesn't effect their bowels. Besides, so many treats are like junk food.

[@brokebentley]

Great tips for potential greyhound owners, thank you!

[@emilyye2085]

Greyhounds are cute 🐕 🐶

[@jessicali8594]

Greyhounds retire and are adopted, not rescued.

[@blok1998]

Good info in general however our greyhound is very gentle and in over a year she still has the same toys and never destroys toys or other household items.

[@martincook6318]

Nice video, thanks. They are funny when they’re sleeping like dead cockroaches! 😀

[@Mr78nozza]

Awesome video I have 2 rescue greyhounds male and female

[@OldF1000]

At 3:38 Toys? Yes please ; )

[@heather2946]

My Greyhound always runs into me but she has a bad eye so it understandable

[@christineworster6577]

My greyhound doesn't do zoomies very often but when she does it's on her back on the settee, with her legs in the air, running upside down

[@maxasaurus3008]

Great video!

[@frankiegee6135]

Your Greyhound is very elegant.

[@LeeLee277]

Beautiful animal.

[@seth_bortner]

Really nice video and helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@greenebeane]

For sure, ours was!!!

[@nomadequipment2177]

Zomg! So cute, I wish I could have one😃😍😁👍

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

My greyhound hates a blanket. Good news is we live in Arizona.

[@ball123ball123ball]

Me and my husband just got our first I had one of my own about 10 years ago when I was married to my first wife. Just about everything she says is true in this video but doesn't necessarily go for every Greyhound like toys my dog is 5 years old spent 4 and 1/2 years on the track And she is very quiet she barely ever jumps she doesn't play with any toys she enjoys food like any other dog and she sleeps about 20 hours a day way more than my first Greyhound I had many years ago he was a boy and he was very active although he was younger. A great video well done.

[@jenniferbarnett8978]

Great Video!!

[@vickytang]

ur brown cermet is so cute

[@drinny26]

Wow where do you live? That yard is huge! I love it.

[@Ms7of8]

We always use high-quality, sturdy leather leads with our greyhounds and whippets. They do not slip like the nylon ones. We also double wrap the lead around our hands.

[@islamicspaceprogram7362]

Well done! Great instructional.

[@karwaichow3014]

Thank you for sharing. It's really helpful.

[@jl1741]

Oh my goodness, my greyhound mix sleeps with his eyes open too! And he whines and whine and whines. A LOT.

[@carolynwalag438]

I have 2 gray hounds and there food bowls are on the floor, and they are fine. Some of this is right but when they run around like that it is called zoomies and they like to run around the room with there toys not outside our living room is quite big. 😁

[@pebbledpath7460]

Thanks for the tips I might get a greyhound 🐶🐕

[@pebbledpath7460]

I got one on Valentine's Day (his names maximus)

[@mikeymike758]

Good information, thank you.

[@BenDover-ej8de]

Thanks this was very useful because I’m getting a greyhound soon and I didn’t know how much to feed to a greyhound

[@momtoty]

Feed your greyhound at least 2 cups twice a day. This greyhound in the video is not getting enough to eat for his size. Try to keep him about 5 lbs within his racing weight. They can have more than just dry kibble. They can have vegetables like green beans, carrots or broccoli mixed in as well as canned dog food or any kind of meat.

[@eddymoon4138]

thats very informativ video to take care of greyhound ...good job

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

"Fly-bys" Love it. BTW How high should the food dish be? It looked about 12-14 inches.

[@flossieb6424]

Awh I love greyhounds! I have one named Frisbie there’s a video about her on my Chanel

[@maximillioncharles]

I give you an A PLUS on this Video. I currently have my 2nd Greyhound Winstin. The 1st one was Maximillion. One thing of note that I have figured out - Greyhounds are not dogs, they are from another Galaxy from the planet Grey, Does your Greyhound talk to you, Both Winstin and Maximillion are very vocal and comunicate in a quite social manner. Wintin howls like a wolf which I naturally join in which makes him very happy. It is like opera.

[@14yr13X]

Thats my boy

[@smiggles6963]

Wow he looks kinda like a fox

[@ollies6069]

I feed my greyhound 220 grams of dry food twice a day. I can still see her ribs though

[@laurenab9408]

People are going to feed their dogs according to what this person says is right for hers - it's not right for every greyhound. I have a very large foster greyhound that would be skin and bone if I fed him just that small amount.

[@tonik-o3949]

I feed my 70 lb greyhound about 3 cups of food per day, and she is very healthy.

[@kalleanka2796]

Will of course depend on the size and the individual greyhound, as well as what type of food. They arent all the same.

[@amaliafrancoaful]

"They run at you... seems that they would hit you but they never do".. no wayy.. mime always hit me and other dog running so fast and it hurts!!!!!

[@jeffw8057]

Stand adjacent to a tree or pole for protection...

[@esikazemese]

hahhahaahhahaha LOL