Why Retired Racing Greyhounds Make the Best Pets HD

[@scarletttonkin9630]

they are so beautiful, the most graceful looking dogs.

[@hekilithegreyhound2057]

Greyhounds are so beautiful!!! I get compliments whenever I take mine on a walk!

[@kentmains7763]

Sweetest most gentle dogs you'll ever meet. They do have some emotional scars from their time in the industry, but they will adjust.

[@wendymonkelien-brown579]

Ours wasn't a track dog, but a pretty much ignored pet. That came with MAJOR separation anxiety (she destroyed 2 kennels in a week, & pulled off a doorknob), plus MANY other quirks, but I will take another grey ANY day!

[@momtoty]

Kent Mains, None of my retired greyhounds have had any emotional scars, not even the many I've fostered in the last 22 years. They have great lives before they retire and are happy, healthy, silly, comical, loving dogs because of the love and care they had at the kennels. They adjust very quickly to home life. After all, they have never been in a home with stairs or windows or TV'S or furniture. It's all new to them so some may be a little frightened at first and overwhelmed, but that's all normal.

[@kentmains7763]

@@momtoty You don't retire from slavery, you are freed from it.

[@momtoty]

@@kentmains7763 Greyhounds aren't slaves. What a ridiculous thing to say. How many kennels have you been to? How many kennel owners and handlers do you know personally? I'm guessing none otherwise you would know the truth and not the bull crap you're believing. Greyhounds are never forced to do anything. They are loved, spoiled and get the best care.Time to learn the truth.

[@kentmains7763]

@@momtoty Do they give you guys a pamphlet with that BS on it? It's the same tripe time after time. I have no interest in having a debate with someone who supports animal abuse.

[@ulrikemarroquin3541]

These "Hounds " are the best dogs. We adopted 2 of these beautiful creatures many years ago in Colorado. Sadly both past away. After all these years my heart still aches for my beautiful Laverne and Speedy.

[@chriswerner2993]

Ulrike Marroquin bless your heart

[@dragginawaggin]

try another and ease the heart...sides, the dog will love you for it

[@shawnsmith4279]

I had 3 retired racers over the years. Best dogs ever.

[@danajones7216]

I have 4 greyhounds at the moment...each is unique..I could never see myself without at least one in my life.

[@deanlangley2515]

Dana Jones I know how you feel. I miss mine so much. And can't believe I'm without him

[@poprocks3075]

I would love to have one but my dog at home hates other dogs we are looking for intense training so we can look into one

[@Pup_and_Frog_the_Beagles]

i would love one in the future (or two :) ) i have a labrador and a beagle at the moment :)

[@abbyanderson4171]

That's the attitude we need! My late wife and I had 4 bitches,they loved to please you and give you a great welcome?

[@lennartdundys2657]

we have two Greyhounds and they are the most affectionate dogs I have ever known

[@mekasamba5883]

I absolutely love everyone in this video. Taking on a greyhound can be a hard task in the beginning. But Grey's are just amazing.

[@Seanyplank]

Eric Wilcox greys? Fml

[@reyse1973]

I felt so emotional watching this, love my grey Snoop hes changed my life for the better !

[@GreyhoundHomecare]

That's true - Life is never the same, once you get a greyhound :)

[@siqxyre8473]

Theyre also suuuper soft, youve never felt anything softer in your life

[@whipsor]

Easily the most underrated and under-advertised aspect about greyhounds.

[@OverlandTT]

I love my greyhound "farlawns cecil". I also still miss my Dino and Charlie who passed two years ago, best friends giving unconditional love and devotion. You'll never regret making your family a little bigger with an almost humanlike friend!

[@angrymaster2344]

Me also

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Such beautiful animals. I can't wait to adopt one.

[@mastod0n1]

I have a retired racer and she is the sweetest and most gentle dog I've ever interacted with. And every single one of the greyhounds at the meet-and-greets the adoption agency does are also the same. Great great dogs. I don't think I will ever adopt another breed.

[@evelynclark7630]

Have our third greyhound, had two others over the last 15 years, both gone now. Such beautiful dogs, those eyes! They bring us so much joy, with the zoomies and the playing with their toys.,just a pleasure to have. Ours, Bally Kevin Davie, takes hisself off to bed around 8.00pm in our bedroom, and spends time there during the day as his quiet place. He’s gorgeous.

[@GreyhoundHomecare]

That's so funny, the part about your greyhound putting himself to bed! My Lily is the 1st grey I've had that does that. The others always wanted to stay up and hang out with us; but Lily gets her late-night walk and her cookie, and toddles right off to bed for the night. :)

[@BertandErnie976]

They are such beautiful gentle dogs.i adore them💖💖💖

[@tiffsaver]

I have loved dogs all my life, and have owned many different breeds. They all have their wonderful personalities and characteristics. That said, one day I noticed a woman walking her Greyhound, so I stopped to talk and and most importantly, meet her dog. I was surprised to learn that he was a "couch potato," and I was deeply and dramatically impressed with how approachable and SWEET her dog seemed. If I had a larger home, I could absolutely see myself owning one. These dogs are truly special:)

[@theresabradley4716]

tiffsaver You actually don’t need a large house - I have a unit with a small backyard and have two greyhounds. As long as they can have a regular walk they are happy. If you adopt a greyhound you will get a loving, adorable friend for life. You will never regret it!

[@trishdixson3817]

I totally agree. We live in a small 2 bedroom cottage in South Australia and Archie our (almost) 9 y/o hound fits in perfectly. He has 2 walks a day , then sleeps on his own bed or the sofa - or our bed if we leave the door open!!

[@lynwild2035]

I agree also,Jazz is my second greyhound ,tiny cottage ,small yard .I take her out ever day for up to an hour ..She has just turned 4 ,came off the track before she turned 3 with front leg injuries. She has healed but was advised not to run her much.BUT Jazz loves her safe off leash places I take her each morning. Just let her have quick runs ,sometimes she sees a dog around and races to greet them .Have to be careful as some dogs maybe too rough or too small for her to be with. Have had her 8 months and she is just the bestest pet for me at 74.The most affectionate dog I have ever owned in the 50 years I have had dogs in my life. My first greyhound before Jazz was 8 1/2 when I adopted her .Had gone from 3 years racing to 4 years of breeding so didn't know what real loving was . Only had her 20 months before I knew she wanted to go .She was still doing zooming on the beach up until 2 weeks before she passed. She was the reason I got Jazz. Absolutely no regrets at getting much younger girl with so much love and energy for a hound.BEST DOGS EVER ❤

[@ethanhughes75]

I want to adopt one of these guys so bad. Still trying to convince my parents

[@izinator]

Ethan Hughes I really want one know because I go to walk them at a retired greyhound centre and they are the sweetest baby's ever I love them and I want one really bad I want this girl called Katie

[@starfruit6991]

You should. Greyhounds make amazing pets. There great with children and they can live anywhere. Some owners train them to use a litter box. Because there fur is so short they can get cold easily or very hot easily.

[@undertale1039]

Same here buddy

[@j2nature]

@@izinator Did you ever get your greyhound? I hope do. I've had 2 so far and looking for another one.

[@josephmitchell266]

My old Grey was called Ethan :)

[@darvirosenberg3372]

Nicely done I have been adopting these dogs since 1985. I have never had a bad one. I was walking my current Greyhound and watching your video. Nice presentation hope we managed to get a few more into homes

[@GreyhoundHomecare]

Thank you for finding homes for greyhounds. We are so lucky to have them :)

[@BAZZASTUONO]

Lovely chilled out dogs.... perfect pets!

[@trayas2272]

My heart swells so much for this breed, it would be hard to find a dog that ticks so many boxes and is just so perfect in so many ways.

[@xxIluvyouguysxx]

I’m going to meet some greyhounds later today. I’m so excited to bond with one and see which one will be my new best friend ❤️

[@evelynclark7630]

You will know when you meet it! I met eight different dogs. Was looking for one that was good with my sons small dog who we look after a lot. Three were ok but didn’t feel quite right. The fourth one, sniffed at the little one and wasn’t bothered. Then leaned in for a cuddle with me. Took one of my grandchildren back the next day to meet it. It went straight over for a cuddle. Took it out for a long walk.That was it, we found our dog.

[@8877dksljfa]

I really love the the greyhound with the pink sweater on, I also put my sweaters on my dog when he looks cold!

[@shelza33]

Mine took a while to settle in. Sally is 8, but I found her following me around the house, interested in my cooking, following me from room to room. (I'd say to myself 'I thought these were meant to be lounge lizards????') But 5 months later, we're now in a routine. Walking morning and afternoon. Now she's sleeping straight from 9.30am to 3.30pm (dinner and walk time approx 4pm), then back to bed by about 6pm-6am. So they just need time. You DO fall madly in love with them though. Some days we go to the beach and I do let her off the leash to play with other dogs in the surf. I've trained her in certain areas where she can swim to be off the leash.

[@aarongardeniagrey1373]

I'm crying while watching this...

[@FreeCakeFilms]

This is a lovely video. Greyhounds are such incredible, gentle dogs. And there are so many that need homes after they're discarded by the racing industry. Thanks for showing what great pets they make!

[@momtoty]

Free Cake Films, Greyhounds aren't discarded after they retire. They either stay with their owner or go to adoption groups to get adopted. Every greyhound gets a home.

[@artiicom]

They aren't just discarded. Racing kennels are just like any other adoption agency. They carefully screen potention adopters and their own dogs to find them the best home.

[@contecrayononpaper]

Gorgeous greyhounds.

[@tanyamiller6275]

Omg greyhounds have the sweetest faces

[@masonj19]

We just rescued one 4 weeks ago now and they really do make the best pets! So affectionate and loyal. They are so laid back and just love laying with you. Everyone should adopt one!! Go now!

[@masonj19]

Warning after living with them for a while every other dog will look like it has a fat head!

[@pinkfreud62]

I always see stuff on Greyhound adoption, but never on the cost. I am assuming it's expensive? How much for an average rescue cost?

[@Baka_Oppai]

This is old thread but in case anyone reads this, it's not expensive at all. I paid $350 here in Las Vegas and they do all the shots and everything for you.

[@bethechangeyouwanttoseeint1050]

masonj19 how did you get on toilet training them and leaving them to free roam the house while out?

[@artiicom]

@@pinkfreud62 it depends. Most dogs in the US go for 500-1000 USD.

[@blackoutlol2857]

Greyhounds are literally the best possible thing I could imagine I’ve had one for three years now and there is no doubt in my mind that they are the best possible dog no pet ever every time I come back home to my ex racer there’s just the most energetic yet somehow also calm feeling as my dog jumps for me to open the door like a rabbit on steroids and when I do that she ( yes my dog is a girl also she’s called Bella btw ) suddenly becomes the most chill relaxed state any living being can be it’s just the best you really do have to experience it yourself to know what I mean :D 100% 10/10 would adopt again.

[@GreyhoundHomecare]

Grrreeeeyyyyt comment, Blackout🐶❤️🐶 I love reading stuff like this... then again, I’m pretty greyhound-obsessed, not that I show it, or anything 😄

[@blackoutlol2857]

Greyhound Homecare thanks a lot unfortunately since I made this comment my greyhound had to be euthanised 😭

[@GreyhoundHomecare]

Oh, no, Blackout; that is the worst feeling. I’m so sorry, and I hope you’ll find a place in your❤️for another greyhound, someday.

[@blackoutlol2857]

Greyhound Homecare yeah currently me and my family are considering getting a smaller dog like the fox terrier for now but when I’m a bit older I might be able to get another greyhound.

[@patrickk.3825]

All so true! They are great dogs! 😊🐶👍🏻

[@phoenixrising5088]

I love my Greyhound!

[@H11X11N]

Ohh me too! 🐶

[@HaniBug]

I'm not gunna lie, I reared up watching this 😭 I love my longgurl Jill 💕

[@SuperLaplander]

Lovely video. sweet dogs and nice people. Thanks for sharing.

[@Pup_and_Frog_the_Beagles]

i love greyhounds i would love to adopt one in the future :)

[@marinacastillo1496]

loved greys for 30 yrs and cant see us having a sweeter pet

[@morgan3625]

the best breed dog ever!!

[@Sha-Niyah]

I’m determined to get a greyhound in the future ❤️❤️

[@charlotteshanagher4816]

My greyhound does the lean

[@stacythomas7162]

When I move bk to florida and have my own house, I going to adopt two of them.

[@stewartrodgers5684]

I worked at the kennels when Cecil was racing he was a top dog

[@JacqHow]

Beautiful video.

[@averycarmichael4020]

At 3:03 and 3:04 the dogs nose was dripping and my greyhound did that too when she was learning how to do stairs and i think it me they are nervous. But i honesty dont know 😂! But she doesnt do it anymore and she is very happy

[@gracierunge3011]

when i own my own home, i hope to have at least one of them!!!

[@readingtarotwithannvendram658]

My greyhounds name is Joey. He is now 9 years old. He is the love my life.

[@sam7748]

I love Greys!

[@Grace-kl3tp]

My greyhound is 11 she is called iris die is also an xracer she doesn't do anything but sleep all day and Hates all toys and only wants food but matter what I love her❤❤

[@TheAnchalnigam]

Just a question if as busy individual, I do fulfill their basic needs like provide timely food, take out for walks, spend quality time with them, are they still dogs for busy people. I don't mean not being home for 10 hours but just not being busy a lot...

[@m.emanuelagiacomuzzi7207]

I love my hounds, GALGA Brenda and Borzoy Zar, both rescued, please adopt not buy 😍

[@sarah-ij9ub]

#LoveNotUse #StopDogRacing Thank you for saving these dogs!

[@momtoty]

Marion Lyford, Greyhounds aren't saved from anything. They are retired racers. They love to race, they get the best care and love. They have great lives from birth until they retire. Greyhounds make such wonderful family pets because of the love and care they had, not in spite of it.

[@artiicom]

These dogs weren't saved. They were adopted out. They weren't facing bad treatments at the tracks or kennel. If they were they wouldn't be like this. Dog racing is a huge sport, it's not just greyhound racing.

[@ScoopDogg]

Just lost mine, a Saluki X greyhound to a seizure, best dog I ever had, broke my heart when I lost her 17/9/20 5:50am I won't bore you with the seconds

[@beefy32]

at 2:15 she says greyhounds are use to being in a crate a lot. This is a total myth, I know as my daughter works at a racing kennels and I own ex racing greyhounds myself!

[@artiicom]

They are usually used to it, it's supposed to be their area. Just like our bedroom.

[@TheRoberto26340]

other breeds are available but greyhounds really are the best.

[@wendymonkelien-brown579]

LOVE the fact I see people doing the same that I did....human clothes!

[@AizQTT]

The people that disliked where just watching the video upsidedown

[@tonylang7526]

I TRAINED MY G-HOUND TO TROT ALONG SIDE ME ON MY MOUNTAIN BIKE ON SHADED TRAILS. I FIRST TIED A 6ft 1x1 OAK STICK TO MY HANDLE BARS, WITH A 6ft LEASH ATTACHED TO THE END OF THE STICK AND TO KELLY. BEGIN BY WALKING AND SHOWING THE DOG THAT THIS SITUATION IS NOT THREATENING AND A FUN WALK IS ALL THATS HAPPENING. NEX, IN SEVERAL DAYS!! SIT ON THE BIKE'S LOWERED SEAT AND WALK TOGETHER. OBVIOUSLY, AT SMALL INCREMENTS, INCREASE THE BIKE SPEED IN A WEEK OR TWO. THEN, REMOVE THE STICK AND AT A V-SLOW SPEED HAVE THE DOG WALK AT THE SAME DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE BIKE AND NEVER AHEAD OF THE PEDALS. KELLY GOT A LOW-GRADE WORKOUT, 30 MIN, BETWEEN FREE RUNNING AT A BALLPARK EVERY OTHER DAY -- DONT MAKE UR GREY FAT AND STUPID!!

[@mkshffr4936]

How old are they typically when they retire?

[@momtoty]

Mk Shffr, Greyhounds are usually around 2 to 4 years old when they retire.

[@artiicom]

2-5 years, but some have raced until their senior years at 7-9 years. There are also some dogs that just don't show interest so they "retire" even tho theyve never raced.

[@gt9188]

Do they enjoy peanut butter lathered on a bone r?

[@schumache101]

We have 2 ex racing greyhounds at the humane society I work at 😍

[@chriswerner2993]

schumache101 I have two wonderful retired racers to

[@abbyanderson4171]

Forget £800 poodles get yourself a retired greyhound for £30 you won't regret it....

[@streetcarjay]

Go Hounds Go!!!!

[@povang]

I love running and a greyhound would be the perfect companion for my long runs.

[@EngelSlayer]

Or a husky

[@theresabradley4716]

No, they wouldn’t. They are sprinters and expel all their energy very quickly. They most certainly are NOT good for long runs! Long sleeps, definitely! You would be better off with a working breed that need a lot of exercise. Much better fit for you and the dog. 🙂

[@gerrysantos7698]

Hi where can I get one? Thanks

[@nancycallaway7303]

Gerry, check to see if you have any local greyhound “rescue” organizations like Greyhound Pets of America. They will work with you to find a retired racer.

[@kevintunaley5079]

While I love my Greyhound he did just get us kicked out of our apartment, guess its time to put my big boy shoe's on and buy us a house ! Never gone on a single walk and not been stopped by people who want to know all about him and other Greyhounds ( and I walk him at least 4 times a day ). Lucky for us they are giving me time to find a new place to live instead of just tossing us out right away.

[@kevintunaley5079]

@Sweet Cheeks Ran threw the kitchen window, twice =[. boy is so fast he didn't even get hurt however, he did get us kicked out, We now live in a house on 1.3 acres of land and have two very nice man made lakes near by that I take him on walks around on the weekends, he still gets 1 to two walks a day but they are much longer walks now. around the lakes is like 3.5 miles and around the block out here is 2 miles. Guess I should explain why he ran out of the windows, he got startled by a very loud car, poor fella likely thought godzilla was coming after him or something. both times I was at work and both times he ran right to the apartment office. The apartment manager told me if I could get him singed up as emotional support they wouldn't kick me out but I feel too many people abuse that for the wrong reasons, like this honestly would have been. sorry for being long winded but we are doing really well now and love our new home

[@kevintunaley5079]

@Sweet Cheeks They are for the most part great apartment dogs, just have to do some child proofing which I failed at not thinking he would do what he did. Greyhounds are very sweet dogs that love to be with you.

[@ilincacroitor3997]

Can you adopt a greyhound puppy?because i want a greyhound but i want a puppy insted of an adult.

[@momtoty]

Ilinca Croiter, Greyhound puppies are very hard to adopt because most are trained for racing. Those that won't race are over a year old. Some puppies might be born with a deformity which would make them unable to race, so those pups would be adopted. If you want a greyhound puppy, you would most likely have to buy one from a breeder.

[@artiicom]

Very rarely

[@ChoctawNawtic4]

Are they good to take outdoors, like hiking?

[@imaweirdo2592]

Choctawnic Most dogs are good outside, but they don't need a lot of exercise and they get pretty tired. This may very from dog to dog , but the majority of the breed are quite lazy. So they might like the hike if you are thinking of getting a greyhound, but make sure it isn't too long.

[@ChoctawNawtic4]

What's "too long"? I like hiking n camping...if they can't hang, it's prob a bad mix...for me.

[@ashddd]

Too long depends on the dog. Most greyhounds walks last about 30 mins. Some shorter and some longer though.

[@jackmcmahon2324]

You'd be surprised how quickly they tire. I wouldn't take a greyhound on an extended hike.

[@artiicom]

Yes but they should always be kept on leash

[@shittingbricks2614]

All true, but will tomatoes blend? I guess we'll never know...

[@karan.ramgariya1984]

Nice

[@anthonyboerio4955]

Love!!!!

[@Nerflover10097]

Do they have temperament issues?

[@danajones7216]

Great things about Greyhounds is they are older when you adopt, have more canine and human socialisation than most breeds and are crate trained. with any breed you can end up with one that has issues though. Going through an adoption group helps a lot. You give them your wants and needs in a dog, IE cat/small dog safe, and they do their best to match you with the perfect pup. if you vet one home and he just doesn't fit you can bring him back. I've had 6 so far, currently have 4. I've had 1 that was a bit skittish, remember they've never seen things that are in most households, and 1 that is a spook, scared of everything. I k we both of those before adopting them though.

[@artiicom]

Usually no, but most don't do well with small animals.

[@heberje]

Greyhounds will kill strange cats. They are sight hunters and just a little movement will get their attention. You can get caught off guard easily if you are not paying attention. They are the greatest couch potatoes in the dog world. I love them.

[@nancycallaway7303]

Jeff Hebert not all will attack a cat. Plenty have been known to cuddle up next to them.

[@heberje]

Yes if they are part of the family but neighbors cats appear to be fair game to our greyhounds..lol

[@teresaschrage6240]

My greyhounds name 7

[@Baka_Oppai]

What greyhounds are really like kzbin.info/www/bejne/a566lJaZfsSJbLc

[@toporpowerlifting]

hi i love greyhounds i want to adopted one so bad more than 10000000 pounds i would of rarfer have a greyhound than money from Nikola on my Uncles account xxx

[@tonylang7526]

GREYHOUNDS DONT WANT TO SIT, OR THEY WOULD VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THAT POSITION OFTEN -- THEIR BONE STRUCTURE MAKES IT DIFFICULT, SO DONT MAKE AN AGING DOG AT THE ONSET OF ARTHRITIS SIT!!!!!

[@Pistolmike59]

Tony Lang I think it also depends on the Sex of the grey. We have both a male and a female. Our female can easily sit but our male cannot. We use the command ‘down’ for both of them.

[@watchgoose]

beautiful, but as many have been trained on live bait, many can't be trusted around other pets ever again... cats, rabbits, small dogs, etc.

[@momtoty]

watchgoose, That is a lie. Live baiting is illegal in the USA and has been for 30 years. And They can live very happily with other dogs, cats and even rabbits and chickens. Some greyhounds do have a strong prey drive and can't live with cats or small animals, but most can and do. Live baiting is never used here anymore.

[@artiicom]

Live bait is very rare nowadays. The reason theyre not very trustworthy is their natural prey drive.

[@lulem400]

I'm curious how you break them of going the bathroom in their cage?

[@danajones7216]

I have had 6 so far and none have intentionally gone in their crates... occasional accident when they had worms or changing foods. And a couple of mine were straight off the track. it's ingrained in most dogs not to go where you eat or sleep. Greyhounds actually have more crate training than almost any other breed.

[@farasatkhan9664]

Can sameone give me the number of dog

[@xxIluvyouguysxx]

You should google greyhound adoption and rescue centers near you.

[@alpine_honeybee2292]

I have a beagle does that count well No it doesn't

[@claired8857]

greyhound racing is bad

[@AKhellbindeR]

Racing itself isn't bad. The industry behind it is, in some places. It's what goes on off the track.

[@Seanyplank]

Mittens The cat you’re a Moron

[@poserwannabe1]

don't read about it on the internet, ask people who do it for a living like I did.....if you had an animal on a farm who helped support you, how would you treat it ??

[@mbr05c]

My next door neighbor had 80 greyhounds in the 70s and 80s. Those dogs were treated like kings. They had an ice cream day for the dogs. He has fond memories and he swears up and down those dogs got the best treatment.

[@strawberry_sounds]

good thing it just got banned

[@marcellohipolito4882]

The wrathful raven acly load because south korea precisely muddle below a crowded specialist. hideous high, fuzzy pajama

[@Seanyplank]

0:48 dog walks the owner AND walks her through the door. 1:11 making your dog wear a jumper in mild weather! There are still leaves on the trees 2:38 Dog walks owner 3:15 best APARTMENT dog? What are you Americans doing to these perfectly good working dogs? Is this the latest fad? Let the working dogs muscles deteriorate, treat it like a bloody poodle and dress it in clothes. Even let non active old people have them (sorry guys no offence). This is ridiculous. Adopt a Greyhound? I’ve even heard you yanks call them ‘gray’. WTF! The more I dig, the more upsetting it gets. You’re all gonna ruin the breed. These are working dogs, go get yourself a pug!

[@francescocalvanese6235]

Sean Jackson better let them due because they can t race anymore

[@Seanyplank]

Dfw Fqdefqw haha, killin’ response bra

[@Seanyplank]

cool

[@theresabradley4716]

Regarding the wearing of a jumper - to me (I was a vet nurse) it looks like the greyhound has had surgery and it is wearing this to stop the dog from worrying the wound as it heals. We all know how itchy a wound can be while it heals.

[@artiicom]

Lol what? These dogs aren't leash trained most of the time, and may help themselves through doors themselves. Greyhounds need coverage from both heat and cold, dogs can live in apartments happily as long as they're given the proper needs, and poodles are working dogs too. They're literally a sporting breed. Learn your facts.