The real cost of a Greyhound

The cost of getting a Greyhound. In this video I cover all the costs of adopting a greyhound; including: adoption fees, beds, collars, food, toys, insurance, vet bills, meds, grooming, and everything else in between. if you are thinking of adopting, this video will highlight the cost of all that is needed to take care of a Greyhound. a lot of these things are also transferable to adopting any dog.

[@keithwald5349]

These costs are very much in line with my experience adopting ex-racing greyhounds from an organization in California. It is true that greyhounds have special veterinary and other requirements compared to most other breeds. I've had many dogs over my lifetime, and while I try not to play favorites, I can tell you that greyhounds have a particular gentleness that is very endearing, and they are a surprisingly low activity (in terms of time) breed; they sleep about 20 hours a day. Bottom line: Whether it's a greyhound or any other breed, I believe the joy you get from a dog far outweighs any monetary costs. Dogs tend to bring out the best in humans.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@davidwinter2959]

I've adopted 5 grayhounds and i don't even think of the cost they joy love and fun u get back is priceless

[@magnusgreyhound]

I agree, just had a lot of requests to make a video about the costs involved.

[@nararabbit1]

what is a good idea for people to be aware of the cost though, so that they don’t commit to a dog that they later can’t afford to take care of.

[@joannepereira5080]

Great information thank You 😊

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahgoslin5858]

Thank you for sharing all of that , it helped alot !

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching. Glad you found the video useful.

[@SarahCoxWrites]

This was a great list. I am looking at getting my first greyhound and I am really loving your videos!

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad you like them!

[@karolintschka4875]

Thank you so much for this very informative video!😊👍🏻🤩

[@magnusgreyhound]

You are so welcome!

[@admontigny]

Really useful info, thank you. Also a great demonstration of roaching by Magnus! They are such funny dogs

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicolewoolley6863]

Thank you so much for posting this! I'm dooing my own research too but I'm really wanting a grey and just trying to decide is its the right time.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhiannonorlebar9737]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for all these super helpful videos! I am right at the beginning of fulfilling my dream of adopting a greyhound (currently dog proofing my new garden lol) and these videos are so helpful for a first time owner! I’m so obsessed with Magnus and Scout, they are absolutely beautiful. I used a lot of the information I learnt from your videos in my pre-adoption application for the Greyhound Trust! Fingers crossed I can give a greyhound their forever home! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@magnusgreyhound]

Hope your application is successful. They are great dogs.

[@NikoHL]

Fantastic video. I have a 7 months old Greyhound cross rescue. Great information 🙏. .

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching. Glad you like the video

[@okiwube]

awesome video

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching

[@MsSilentH]

ahhh watching a video like this is getting me real excited for the possibility for us getting a spanish greyhound. Currently in the process, so no definite, but it's looking good and I'm SO excited! Great info, short and sweet for each point! I've never owned a dog myself, but I had some pet sitting experience, so its a whole new level of excitement, but also, well I wouldn't say worry, but extra things to think about, so I've been looking around for info videos just to get a grasp of what it takes to own a dog in general.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching. Hope you found the video useful. Good luck with your adoption.

[@playme129]

Very good video full of information for beginners. Love watching Magnus run those figure eights. Hugs for Scout and Magnus. Stay well and be safe. Virginia in northern Ohio

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MoonlitMedows]

This is such a fantastic video series. Thank you so much for creating them. As first timer dog owners, we are planning on getting a greyhound and your videos have been really helpful

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching. Glad you found the videos useful. Just trying to do my bit to help new adopters.

[@charlie-mf1up]

Brilliant video 👌 spot on, when u buy a car harness make sure it has a seat belt or some sort of tether or if you use the boot use a dog guard

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for your comments.

[@johnlombardo6004]

I have had greyts as a beloved pet for over 30 years. My current pet is Nellie she turned 13 last September. Your videos are excellent! I truly wish I had this information when we adopted our first. Deezle trained us very well. LOL I feel they are the best breed - could not see being owned and loved by any other dog. Please keep up the excellent videos.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Glad you like the videos. Will be making more shortly. Know the topic, just needed to film the pups doing their things

[@ryanlebear]

Loving your videos, we've made the decision to adopt a Greyhound and your content has helped in that aspect. I'm a full time carer for my mum and working from home it will have the good life between us both, and enhance ours too. These videos are helpful, thank you.

[@magnusgreyhound]

That is great to hear. All the best for your adoption.

[@twitch-hasildur]

Been posting on a lot of different videos - just want to say that I love this stuff. Loved the other video where you enriched the food with carrot and anchovis. If you have other recipes like this, feel free to share ;) Not sure I can order Natural Instinct from Belgium, but will give it a go.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Glad you like the videos. I will see what I can do to include more food options

[@dreamlife2351]

@@magnusgreyhound aloha 🌺 love your videos, informative and just lovely. If possible would you make a video on the %percentage of protein to carbohydrates to vegetables 🥗? For their daily meals. And I am a book person, I will be ordering one or both of your recommended readings. Thank you again

[@jeannettesquire7298]

Love your advice about the beds.We started off with duvets for ours but they scrabbled them into sausage shapes by the morning,so we bought raised beds(about £25-£30 off Amazon)and they love them.The downside is that we have four in the bedroom and we are literally squeezing around reclining sighthounds to get to our bed! Magnus and Scout are beautiful dogs.Thank you for raising the profile of greyhounds.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching. Glad you like the videos. Just trying to promote the breed as best as I can. Wish my videos could be seen by more to people to spread the word on these great dogs.

[@thaliaharrison6610]

Magnus is so cute he is the cutest dog I have ever seen on KZbin because I love greyhounds and Magnus looks like a good boy

[@magnusgreyhound]

He is pretty darn cute and he knows it.

[@Ermwhothefart]

Just applied for adoption of a grey! I'm beyond excited, can't wait for the home check and to meet them.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Best of luck with your adoption. Hope it all goes well. They are great dogs.

[@g.e.m.8280]

Good luck for your adoption. Greyhounds are the most wonderful dogs I have ever had.

[@Ironislander4302]

Hope you guys are staying safe in these crazy times

[@magnusgreyhound]

Doing alright here. Thanks for your well wishes.

[@mariaspear9062]

I have a Greyhound/ female for ten years.If weather is cold she is ok without a coat, but if its windy and raining she will have a coat on.💚

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@lzappa9109]

Extremely well done, thank you. [Messrs Magnus & Scout Greyhounds Extraordinaire. Brilliant]]

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Pretty60s]

Your videos are so informative and real. Thank you so much. I’m hoping to adopt a fawn girl next week. Nervous and excited but all you have shared in several videos has been so helpful. Thank you.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad you found the videos useful. The first few weeks can be challenging as your new Greyhound settles in, but before you know it they will be all at home and you will forget about those initial challenges. All the best with your upcoming adoption. Feel free to post any questions you have along the way

[@Pretty60s]

@@magnusgreyhound thank you. I appreciate that. You on the other hand may regret it LOL. I am getting her from an organisation in Australia that rehouses racing greyhounds called GAPS. Greyhounds as Pets. They do have a Behavioural specialist on hand to help with any challenges which is great.

[@magnusgreyhound]

That's great if they have a behaviourist that is available for questions. I answer questions everyday on the videos so happy to help.

[@elinbodil7679]

Thanks for these great videos with your beautiful dogs. I'm thinking of getting a Greyhound myself and am wondering if you could just estimate what you spend on food per month. I realize you could get cheaper and more expensive brands or foods but how much do you spend? I took care of a French Briard for one year and he mostly ate dry food and it was around 50-60€ per month. I guess it'll be more when you are feeding them fresh and raw meat? Thanks for your help, Sophia

[@magnusgreyhound]

We feed Magnus and Scout a fresh/raw diet. you do not have to do this. we spend slightly less $40 per week feeding our 2 greyhounds. we did try feeding Magnus a dry food diet, but we felt he was doing better on the raw diet.

[@g.e.m.8280]

I have adopted 2 Galgo Españoles from Spain. For Shipment, vaccination, neutralization I have paid 720 € for both dogs. To feed the dogs with very good food 50 €/month. My dogs are sleeping always on the sofa, but they also have a nice basket and a couch for their own, cost 150 € for the couch, 50 € for basket and ca. 45€ for the pillow. For the veterinarian you must pay ca. 100 €/year without accidents. For insurances for both dogs I must pay 74€/year. For operation insurances 35 €/both dogs. Both dogs likes their Teddies. I have bought them 2nd hand for 10 €. Both dogs needs coats in Winter, costs 200 €/both dogs.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for sharing your costs. if it helpful for people to know the financial commitment required.

[@g.e.m.8280]

Thx for your comment. I always watch your videos!

[@emmawillems8829]

Love these videos thank-you

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad you like them!

[@danielaviana4620]

Thank you for sharing all that valuable information ❤. I have adopted one and your video will help me with the arrangements for her arrival 🐾 .

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching. Glad you found the video useful.

[@ghengis430]

My friend has sheep. She spun her own yarn and crocheted a wee housecoat for hers. I think i better get the pattern!

[@magnusgreyhound]

That would be nice to see.

[@jossfan]

This is super comprehensive, but we could have done with a breakdown summary of costs with grand total at the end.

[@magnusgreyhound]

I will scare myself if I add it all up.

[@placereduarte4969]

❤️❤️❤️

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching

[@emmabown9751]

I bought our whippet and indoor coat (I nicknamed it his smokers jacket!). He needed it as we didn’t have the heating on in the day and he would get cold if he was out of his bed which may I add was a double faux fur which he would wrap himself in and you wouldn’t know he was in there! 😂

[@magnusgreyhound]

They do love to be cosy,

[@fabianruhnauultras8241]

Thanks for the insights! Quick question I can barely find any information on: Which size of Kong did you get for your dogs? Is it the XL size? Best regards

[@magnusgreyhound]

we got the large size kongs

[@UncleBoko]

@@magnusgreyhound Yes large is best for our grey. We fill it with Burns dry food if we leave her alone in the house.

[@8675-__]

The initial cost of an Italian greyhound is about $2000-. Shots are about $75- each, for two more series of vaccines and exams. Food cost is super cheap because a large bag lasts about 6 weeks for one dog. Accessories will vary in price according to quality. I buy crates second hand at the thrift store for 10- or less. And baby clothes size 0 to 6 months fit them well and are very inexpensive. Plus they are very healthy animals and have few health issues. So you can achieve your goal of having a fine pet for an affordable price. 🤷‍♀️💜🤷‍♀️

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for sharing your your cost breakdown

[@dloveofgod8269]

Great video, so informative. Very similar to adopting a retired greyhound here in the states. I think it's pretty complete regarding cost. I will say that I agree & would recommend the pet insurance as I didn't have it the past 3+ decades with mine and it would've been a better decision. I also found I needed dog booties for the protection of my greyT's feet. Wonderful video. I highly recommend it for anyone considering adoption. Please share. I will add the cost is such a fraction of the love, companionship and joy you get in return from these precious creatures that become beloved family members. 💕

[@magnusgreyhound]

Glad you liked the video. I wanted to put a section on the end saying that all the love and affection they give you is priceless; but I had a lot of computer issues trying to edit this video. Lost it a few times, so decided just to post what I had rather then try and add more to it.

[@dloveofgod8269]

@@magnusgreyhound obvious you care for them deeply & the love they give you also receive as priceless!!

[@RyanMacG]

We’ve always wondered where the snake is from, never been able to find it for our grey

[@bizzyru1990]

There is a nerf football dog toy with a tail that is just like the snake that I found online for my lurcher.

[@magnusgreyhound]

They stopped making it, which is a shame as our pups love it and I wanted to get a second.

[@jensenmerrick2112]

i guess Im asking randomly but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my login password. I appreciate any help you can give me.

[@lyleisrael5691]

@Jensen Merrick instablaster ;)

[@billyhorsfall6]

It's called NO ONE CARES

[@Kicikicimaj]

I would love to adopt one, but unfortunately in Portugal the costs of insurance and a vet are too high.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thats a shame. They are lovely dogs.

[@alexthurrell]

Great informative video. Think you meant that Magnus eats around 750-800grams per day rather than kilograms though.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Yeah, just realised it too. Grams not kilograms.

[@alexthurrell]

@@magnusgreyhound We adopted a greyhound from Battersea Dogs home in early 2020 and found your videos so helpful. We were in Edinburgh last month, just before lockdown so we were looking out for Magnus and Scout!

[@katefromantikanueva4629]

Our galga was a bit more in adoption fees because she came from Spain...we are in the US...but worth every penny because of the careful vetting beforehand.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@judylloyd7901]

I think it's Galgo, Spanish Greyhound 😁

[@katefromantikanueva4629]

@@judylloyd7901 she's a girl, so it's galga. Spanish nouns are genderable.

[@clickherelol]

How much was it and which adoption place did you choose to go through? Looking into adopting a galgo too and wondering how much is a fair price!

[@katefromantikanueva4629]

@@clickherelol we are in New England. We went through Fast Friends in Swanzey, NH who had partnered with GDS. Adoption ran about $1k because of her flight over, but she was spayed and had ALL her shots, not just a bare minimum, and they were very supportive post adoption when we had questions. very nice folks.

[@tonyrobinson9046]

'Magnus eats around 750 to 800 kilograms of food per day'! (11:45)

[@magnusgreyhound]

Meant grams.

[@scenemime]

I saw that your greys are wearing two collars each. I've seen other greyhounds with multiple collars and some with just one. Is it better to have two collars?

[@magnusgreyhound]

The smaller collar is their house collar. They wear this from when the get up until just after their last walk of the day. This collar has their ID Tag on it. If they were to accidentally get out of the house or garden they would have a collar on which has the contact information on it. (also a requirement of UK law (but not everyone follows) ) also have the collar means they are easier to get a hold off if they escaped. This collar is not suitable for a greyhound to be walked on as it can slip of their head to easily, (by design so they do not get snagged on anything). The collar we walk the pups on is a martingale collar, which is designed for dogs like greyhounds that have a head smaller than their neck. The collars is also very wide as not to put any excessive pressure on their throut. This collar is quite bulky so we only use it during walkies and take it off otherwise. Hope this helps explain the 2 collars.

[@spanco666]

A bit of a weird question perhaps, but are those coats for male dogs designed in a way that the dog doesn't pee on the coat?

[@magnusgreyhound]

The coats are open towards their privates that way they do not pee on the coats.

[@roxannekvamso2457]

What Are The Websites That You Buy Your Greyhound Stuff From Like Food,Clothes,Bowls,Toys,Bed,Duvet,Collars And Leashes,Treats

[@magnusgreyhound]

The coats were bought from the Greyhound superstore, kitchen collars and one was a custom made coat. The collars are from kitsch collars. The house collars are from pets at home. Toys are from pets at home. Leashes are from pets at home. Bowls from amazon. Med supplies and brushes, shaving blade are all from Amazon. Food is from just for dogs and dofos. Duvets are from asda and ikea

[@alivowles2722]

This is great, thanks for sharing. What is the average monthly cost overall then?

[@magnusgreyhound]

I have not added it all up, but around £30 per week for food for the 2 greyhounds. probably around £30 per month for Healthcare/Insurance.

[@alivowles2722]

@@magnusgreyhound Thanks! That's super helpful :)

[@natepetrie1216]

Re: food and nutrition. This is a thorny topic. Just realize that we're starting to wise up to the fact that ultra processed foods are really bad for humans. Why would they be any better for your dog? Then factor in that kibble is mostly grain based, with very little actual meat product (many say meat, but are actually bone meal and contain no real meat at all) and remember that your dog is a carnivore. Yes, they evolved along side us for a while, and can process plant matter, but remember that humans can process ethanol and sucrose. That doesn't mean your diet should be 90% rum. Yes there are stories of dogs living for decades on kibble, but equally there are stories of grannies smoking into their 90s. No judgement if you do feed your dogs kibble, we did for years, but as this youtuber found out, raw meat will almost always be pretty great for them. I don't really have answers here yet myself, but I did see a nutritionist say essentially that you would do better by your dog by just straight up giving them what you eat, than a solely kibble diet.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts

[@voidfxz6804]

What size crate do you recommend for a greyhound?

[@magnusgreyhound]

we got the largest we could find, as we did not know what position magnus would sleep in and we wanted him to have room to turn around. Magnus is a big greyhound so we got the x-large size. we used the same crate for Scout when she hurt her leg and was on crate confinement, although we probably could have used a smaller crate.

[@ottomondo1368]

Grain-free is essential with dry food.

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching

[@AvocadoSweetTV]

Hello, we recently adopted a boy from same kennels lovely Magnus came from. He’s doing well so far! Just wondering if you know of any places to try letting off the lead? Any enclosed parks would be good. We’ve tried Kirkliston fun free field so far. Thanks! Louisa

[@magnusgreyhound]

We got membership to Lomond Park in Trinity. it is a gated park with key entry. membership is pretty cheap. The dogs get to run there.

[@josefjohnparnell]

Scout looks just like my greyhound wanda

[@magnusgreyhound]

So she must be cute too.

[@denisepollitt1021]

Hi, on the site for the collars it says select style. Do you choose half martingale or martingale, and what is the difference?

[@magnusgreyhound]

The half martingale has a narrow band on one side. We always go for the regular martingale.

[@denisepollitt1021]

@@magnusgreyhound Thank you very much.

[@desikarantani3676]

It is so sad that many retired Greyhounds need a forever home, but The Greyhound Trust prefers to keep them caged!!!! So sorry!!!!

[@magnusgreyhound]

They make great pets.

[@emmajohn1308]

May I ask please, why a collar and lead and not a harness for walking? Is there a reason why a collar is better for this particular breed? It's just that, I have watched many videos from different greyhound owners to date now, and totally all use a collar rather than a harness...Thank you for any reply as I know that it takes time. :-)

[@magnusgreyhound]

Mostly personal preference. Magnus had a strong prey drive so he was easier to control with the standard martingale collar over a harness. Magnus could also put his collar on if I held it out.

[@cassandrabrecht]

I much prefer a harness for my greyhounds...they weigh more than half of what I do, so I find they're easier to control in a harness. I also just hate to pull on a dog's neck, even a little bit.

[@luanndavis-jindela3223]

​😊😊😊

[@luanndavis-jindela3223]

sgreyhound

[@ritabatcheldor1035]

OH MY GOODNESS, guess there is no whippit in my future. All the equipment and toys add up yo a pretty sum.

[@magnusgreyhound]

you do not have to buy it all at once, but a big dogs tends to be more expensive than a smaller dog.

[@8675-__]

You can buy your stuff second hand and save money! Try the thrift stores!

[@laxmanmulimani9093]

Sir have u any medicine to fast run

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching

[@shonarose149]

How old was Magnus when you adopted him?

[@magnusgreyhound]

Magnus was 4 and a half when we adopted him. he had just finished racing a month before.

[@shonarose149]

What about scout how old was he when you adopted him?

[@belmum1689]

@@shonarose149 Scout is a girl

[@belmum1689]

@@shonarose149 On this channel: Adopting of a second Greyhound - first month. In the description of that video it said Scout was 5 yrs old when they adopted her.

[@georgiepreece6748]

When I adopted my greyhound Alex last year (December 2020) I paid £150, he literally came with nothing but his racing documents. So we had to buy him collars, leads, coats and harnesses which came to around £100 (honestly since I have spent a LOT more, he obviously needs something for every occasion). Then obviously food which is about £70/80 per month with additives. Both my dogs (Alex and Jessie the collie) are insured which is a further £60 a month and then they both get flea, tick and worm treatment (£95 for both dogs) Vaccinations once a year which are £100 All in all it’s expensive but definitely worth it

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for sharing your experience on this subject.

[@frankbarrow7210]

I have two rescues. One cost one hundred pounds, the other was forty pounds.

[@magnusgreyhound]

It seems the cost of adoption varies quite a bit.

[@jessicarose129]

I always wonder if dogs on a raw diet are thinking 'delicious, but stone cold as usual, warm it up to around 37 degrees please, human-minion'? They'd eat the meat raw but presumably a dead rabbit doesn't last long around a pack of dogs so most of their BARF would be, shall we say, 'pre-warmed'? Eeek I have a 'date' for our cockerpoo Jasper to meet with some greyhound ladies (sorry, I can't say 'bitches' with a straight face, clearly I'm a 35-year old child) on Monday at Brighton Retired Greyhounds Association!

[@magnusgreyhound]

Thanks for watching

[@kathleenrosado6949]

Why raised eating bowls?

[@magnusgreyhound]

It is more comfortable for them to eat out of a raise bowl. . The jury is a bit split on this, but to also reduce the risk of bloat.

[@patriciakelly69]

Have you made a mistake. 170kg a day.?

[@magnusgreyhound]

I did mistakenly speak. meant grams

[@greimalkin]

Can you make a video of your greyhound just normal and chillin and doing whatever, maybe just clips of walking around. I would like to show people what a greyhound is like but I just want a video without all this talking and cutting back-and-forth such

[@magnusgreyhound]

I will see what I can do. I do have lots of videos of Magnus & Scout chilling and sleeping on the Magnusgreyhound Instagram page.

[@heatherophir9465]

The Magnus video that explains the reasons for adopting a retired greyhound would be a good one to show. It's brief and broken down into 5-6 segments like "They're fun" and "They're loving" which you then see Magnus being in the segment. It's one of my favorites.

[@robertozube]

750 KG’s of food ? Oh jeez. Lol

[@magnusgreyhound]

Mispoke 750 grams. Magnus is big, just not that big.

[@cornfoot100]

Eats 750 to 800kg a day? Wow lol (yeah I know he meant grams lol)

[@magnusgreyhound]

I don't have the greatest laptop and I always have issues recording the voiceover, so i usually have to do it in one take. so they are always loads of mistakes and retakes. I realised I made the mistake about grams v Kilograms, but i did not want to do it over as that was the best take.

[@l.e.6263]

Racing must END globally. Your greys are healthier cuz ur in UK. Caliente track ,next to US border, greys get NO health care, just cruelty. Greys kept in filthiest conditions & are sickly. Ones picked for adoption by owners, survive for only about a year; cannot breathe properly, & suffer from resistant transmittable whip worms/ parasites despite vet care. Charities in West Coast USA get greys from same horrid Caliente track, no other greys are available. Midwest USA is no better, adopting out sick greys; all raised in horrid conditions. You’re blessed to have Magnus & Scout & vice versa.

[@magnusgreyhound]

They are such gentle creatures and do not deserve to be mistreated. I made my videos to help others with their decision to adopt a greyhound as I wanted to give a full picture of living with a greyhound. They are great companions.

[@feedthegreedy]

I have never heard this, is there somewhere I can get more information? Thank you in advance!

[@8675-__]

I agree!

[@roflmows]

YOUR DOG EATS 750 KG OF FOOD PER DAY?! 😲

[@magnusgreyhound]

I meant to say 750 grams.

[@davidshattock9522]

1650 pounds of food per day???!

[@toniannzimmerman1182]

Aren't you afraid of splinters from the chicken bones?

[@magnusgreyhound]

you only get splinters from the cooked bones. we only feed raw or frozen. Thanks for looking out for the pups though.