Comments on: Thinking of adopting? How about a greyhound? http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/ The Web blog of the Pet Connection, a pet-care feature syndicated internationally by Universal Press. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:43:43 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Michelle http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-382951 Michelle Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:45:53 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-382951 slt asked on Dec. 4 if anyone has experience with greyhounds and cats. We have a greyhound, a doberman and two cats. The greyhound and the cats pretty much act as if the other doesn't exist. It's the doberman who really wants to play with the kitties. I think it really depends on the dog and how you manage introductions. When I applied to adopt a greyhound, I specifically requested one that tested "cat-friendly" because my cats were with me first. But even so I kept a close eye on everybody at first. Now, as I said, they ignore each other. slt asked on Dec. 4 if anyone has experience with greyhounds and cats. We have a greyhound, a doberman and two cats. The greyhound and the cats pretty much act as if the other doesn’t exist. It’s the doberman who really wants to play with the kitties. I think it really depends on the dog and how you manage introductions. When I applied to adopt a greyhound, I specifically requested one that tested “cat-friendly” because my cats were with me first. But even so I kept a close eye on everybody at first. Now, as I said, they ignore each other.

]]> By: Lori http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-380823 Lori Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:22:48 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-380823 My Word Origin desk calendar has "greyhound" for the word today. It says "In Old-English, a <i>grihund</i> was a female hunting dog of no particular breed. Over time, the term came to be applied to a particular kind of hunting dog, bred for its slender body and terrific speed, the forerunner--so to speak--of the modern 'Greyhound.'" Interesting! My Word Origin desk calendar has “greyhound” for the word today. It says “In Old-English, a grihund was a female hunting dog of no particular breed. Over time, the term came to be applied to a particular kind of hunting dog, bred for its slender body and terrific speed, the forerunner—so to speak—of the modern ‘Greyhound.’” Interesting!

]]> By: The OTHER Pat http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-378838 The OTHER Pat Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:55:16 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-378838 Jenn, each person needs to be able to *responsibly* make the choice that works for their life situation without fear of censure. Buying a dog from a Responsible Breeder is the most appropriate choice for some people. Rescuing a dog from a shelter or rescue is the most appropriate choice for others. There's room for all, as long as the choice is made responsibly. Jenn, each person needs to be able to *responsibly* make the choice that works for their life situation without fear of censure. Buying a dog from a Responsible Breeder is the most appropriate choice for some people. Rescuing a dog from a shelter or rescue is the most appropriate choice for others.

There’s room for all, as long as the choice is made responsibly.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-378679 Jenn Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:06:15 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-378679 Greyhounds do make great pets!! I have a black grey, who is a total love- and she gets along great with her "brudder" the dachshund. She is not, however, so great with cats- but greyhounds can either be great with cats, cat correctable, or no cats. I know someone who has a cat and a cat correctable dog- and no problems so far! As far as illness- I have helped nurse many AKC dogs through horrible illnesses like cancer. Cancer is not something that limits itself to a certain breed unfortunately. Having a an ex racer is totally worth it- AKC is ok for those who really need it, but why breed or buy, when you can adopt? Greyhounds do make great pets!! I have a black grey, who is a total love- and she gets along great with her “brudder” the dachshund. She is not, however, so great with cats- but greyhounds can either be great with cats, cat correctable, or no cats. I know someone who has a cat and a cat correctable dog- and no problems so far!
As far as illness- I have helped nurse many AKC dogs through horrible illnesses like cancer.
Cancer is not something that limits itself to a certain breed unfortunately.
Having a an ex racer is totally worth it- AKC is ok for those who really need it, but why breed or buy, when you can adopt?

]]> By: Anne T http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-378549 Anne T Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:21:27 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-378549 Greyhounds however are not immune to genetic health problems. "AKC recognizes the National Greyhound Association, the racing registry, which means AKC greyhound breeders can, any time they wish, dip into that very diverse gene pool. But AKC greyhounds have a very low incidence of osteosarcoma, while NGA greyhounds have a very high incidence. While the exact role genetics play in this difference isn’t known, osteo definitely has a genetic component. If you go out to NGA greys, will you increase the risk of your AKC greys developing bone cancer? Good question." Christie Keith on Pet Connection, Aug 22, 08. GCA is one of the very few clubs that keep an open stud book. However, there is an obvious conformational difference between the AKC show dogs and the racing strains if you stood representatives of each side by side, and of course there is a segment of the AKC breeders who are dead set against the NGA dogs. Greyhounds however are not immune to genetic health problems.
“AKC recognizes the National Greyhound Association, the racing registry, which means AKC greyhound breeders can, any time they wish, dip into that very diverse gene pool. But AKC greyhounds have a very low incidence of osteosarcoma, while NGA greyhounds have a very high incidence. While the exact role genetics play in this difference isn’t known, osteo definitely has a genetic component. If you go out to NGA greys, will you increase the risk of your AKC greys developing bone cancer? Good question.” Christie Keith on Pet Connection, Aug 22, 08.
GCA is one of the very few clubs that keep an open stud book. However, there is an obvious conformational difference between the AKC show dogs and the racing strains if you stood representatives of each side by side, and of course there is a segment of the AKC breeders who are dead set against the NGA dogs.

]]> By: C.L.H http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-378501 C.L.H Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:24:55 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-378501 I was walking the greyhound, Gwen, one day, and a little kid came up to me and asked if she was a deer. It was very cute. We have neighbors with two boxers and someone gave them a hard time about owning pit bulls! Nothing they said could convince this person that they weren't pit bulls, they were boxers. I was walking the greyhound, Gwen, one day, and a little kid came up to me and asked if she was a deer. It was very cute. We have neighbors with two boxers and someone gave them a hard time about owning pit bulls! Nothing they said could convince this person that they weren’t pit bulls, they were boxers.

]]> By: slt http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-378478 slt Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:07:39 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-378478 I think Dalmatian has got to be the most recognizable dog breed in America. If you don't know a Dalmatian when you see it, you must not be too into dogs. I had a lady stop one time to ask if my Flatcoats were English Setters. No biggie, FCs are not very common and I'm used to questions like that. Then she said the reason she asked is because she used to breed English Setters. Ruh-roh Raggy. I think Dalmatian has got to be the most recognizable dog breed in America. If you don’t know a Dalmatian when you see it, you must not be too into dogs.
I had a lady stop one time to ask if my Flatcoats were English Setters. No biggie, FCs are not very common and I’m used to questions like that. Then she said the reason she asked is because she used to breed English Setters. Ruh-roh Raggy.

]]> By: straybaby http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-378471 straybaby Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:25:58 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-378471 Kim, someone thought my Dalmatian was a Rottie, lol!~ She does get pit bull as she is patched (well, that's my reasoning!) My fav was the guy who pulled over to ask what breed she was because he had one that looked like her with a bit more black :) Kim, someone thought my Dalmatian was a Rottie, lol!~ She does get pit bull as she is patched (well, that’s my reasoning!) My fav was the guy who pulled over to ask what breed she was because he had one that looked like her with a bit more black :)

]]> By: Kim Thornton http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-378457 Kim Thornton Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:04:31 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-378457 Re Lori's comment, I was speechless one day when a man walked up to me and my beautiful brindle Savanna and said "That's the ugliest dog I've ever seen" and walked away. I was also amused at the different breeds people thought she was, including Dalmatian and pit bull. My favorite--and I wish I had been there--was the man who insisted to Jerry that she was a Whippet, not a Greyhound. It would have been fun to say "Look, I'm the editor of Dog Fancy; I think I know what kind of dog I have." Re Lori’s comment, I was speechless one day when a man walked up to me and my beautiful brindle Savanna and said “That’s the ugliest dog I’ve ever seen” and walked away. I was also amused at the different breeds people thought she was, including Dalmatian and pit bull. My favorite—and I wish I had been there—was the man who insisted to Jerry that she was a Whippet, not a Greyhound. It would have been fun to say “Look, I’m the editor of Dog Fancy; I think I know what kind of dog I have.”

]]> By: Lori http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/12/04/thinking-of-adopting-how-about-a-greyhound/comment-page-1/#comment-378434 Lori Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:32:44 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=4391#comment-378434 Rock on! I know what I'll be doing with my Friday night. Kasey will be thrilled to put on his Bumblebee Halloween costume again, I'm sure. Thanks, guys. Rock on! I know what I’ll be doing with my Friday night. Kasey will be thrilled to put on his Bumblebee Halloween costume again, I’m sure. Thanks, guys.

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