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greytone · 02-01-2004, 09:31 AM

I am sorry you lost your dear friend. Adopting another dog never takes away from the memory or love you had for another.

I had two beagles growing up and they were fantastic. My sister has an aging golden that is an allstar in my book. When I decided it was time for me to have one of my one, I was concerned about my lifestyle. I frequently work 12 or more hours in a day. I am not one to spend a lot of time exercising a dog. I also wanted short hair because I am not into housework and have allergies. I decided to adopt greyhounds and I have never regretted it.

The retired racing dogs really need homes, they are crate trained and easy to transition into house trained. They are bigger, but don't weigh as much as a lab or golden. They are affectionate pets, even though that surprises a lot of people. They tolerate long periods of inactivity because of their experience at the track. I have a fenced yard and would not want any dog without that luxury. I do know that some people do walk greys and live in apartments. One downside is that they should never be walked off of a leash. They are too fast and many have too strong of an instinct to chase. They can reach 40 mph within 3 strides so you are not going to be able to stop one from darting after a small animal or other object, and therefore they are at great danger from traffic or outrunning their own scent trail home and getting lost. So I always use a leash. Mine really are homebodies though. One got loose and I found her 45 minutes later only 2 houses away after searching the entire neighborhood. One other thing, they are indoor dogs. They simple don't have enough insulation to stay outside. The ones with lighter coats can even get sunburn through their fur.

Many people find that greys are like Lays potato chips. Nobody can stop with just one. Everyone gets 2 or 3. Some nuts go for more than that. Since they spend the first 2 to 4 years of their lives in a kennel, they are happier if they have at least one companion. I think the dynamic with three would change so I am sticking with my two.

Whatever breed you find is best for you, I know you will be happier when ther is dog once again in your life.

02-01-2004, 09:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
greytone Junkie	I am sorry you lost your dear friend. Adopting another dog never takes away from the memory or love you had for another. I had two beagles growing up and they were fantastic. My sister has an aging golden that is an allstar in my book. When I decided it was time for me to have one of my one, I was concerned about my lifestyle. I frequently work 12 or more hours in a day. I am not one to spend a lot of time exercising a dog. I also wanted short hair because I am not into housework and have allergies. I decided to adopt greyhounds and I have never regretted it. The retired racing dogs really need homes, they are crate trained and easy to transition into house trained. They are bigger, but don't weigh as much as a lab or golden. They are affectionate pets, even though that surprises a lot of people. They tolerate long periods of inactivity because of their experience at the track. I have a fenced yard and would not want any dog without that luxury. I do know that some people do walk greys and live in apartments. One downside is that they should never be walked off of a leash. They are too fast and many have too strong of an instinct to chase. They can reach 40 mph within 3 strides so you are not going to be able to stop one from darting after a small animal or other object, and therefore they are at great danger from traffic or outrunning their own scent trail home and getting lost. So I always use a leash. Mine really are homebodies though. One got loose and I found her 45 minutes later only 2 houses away after searching the entire neighborhood. One other thing, they are indoor dogs. They simple don't have enough insulation to stay outside. The ones with lighter coats can even get sunburn through their fur. Many people find that greys are like Lays potato chips. Nobody can stop with just one. Everyone gets 2 or 3. Some nuts go for more than that. Since they spend the first 2 to 4 years of their lives in a kennel, they are happier if they have at least one companion. I think the dynamic with three would change so I am sticking with my two. Whatever breed you find is best for you, I know you will be happier when ther is dog once again in your life. __________________ I was there to see beautiful naked women. So was everybody else. It's a common failing. Robert A Heinlein in "They Do It With Mirrors"