Inaccurate book?

IMO that's a horrible image of any breed to paint for a child.

Something more along the lines of "Greyhounds are fast dogs and can be used for racing" could have been slightly more appropraite.  I think I would have said something to the dr myself. 

I agree with purple chaps myself -- most greyhound rescue groups are pretty darned careful not to place the aggressive ones.  They CAN be ... but aren't, as a breed, aggressive and that's a pretty bad picture to paint of them.  Most of the greys I know (and my vet used to DO grey rescue) are sweet couch potatoes!!

Hello

I would say in most cases that book may be inaccurate. I have never seen a aggressive Grayhound. I know a breeder in Florida and she never said anything about aggression in Greyhounds. Maybe in racing but never in a family situation. Greyhounds are very laid back and quite that is why they make such a bad watch dog because thier quiet. But if you let them get out the door they will bolt. Greyhounds tend to be sweet tempered and quiet love to cuddle.

The Poodle Daddy

Dogs make the best people Even Greyhounds!!!

greyhounds have been known to run down and kill small dogs and cats. Maybe that's what the book was referring to? although I know of no cities that require greyhounds be muzzled.

Yeah, it sounds to me like the author just saw greyhounds wearing muzzles and extrapolated from there. Oh well, this is hardly the first time I've seen incorrect information in a published book.

mudpuppy

greyhounds have been known to run down and kill small dogs and cats. Maybe that's what the book was referring to? although I know of no cities that require greyhounds be muzzled.

 As with many breeds, there are those who are not small dog nor cat safe. As one who has been involved with greyhound rescue for many years, most rescue groups test for safety with both small dogs and cats. Most pass with flying colors.

For anyone really interested in greyhounds, I suggest going to Greytalk.com... a wealth of information.

All cats are not the same with greys though - so usuing lots of caution is strongly advised. Most greys can tell the difference between a small dog, and a cat/rabbit.

I would never send a greyhound home with a cat - no matter what kind of tests they have passed. I've seen too many pass their tests, then try to eat a cat. It's what they were bred to do.

But - they do make excellent pets, are great in apartments. Love walks and couches. Easily house trained - they are very clean animals.

erica1989

All cats are not the same with greys though - so usuing lots of caution is strongly advised. Most greys can tell the difference between a small dog, and a cat/rabbit.

I would never send a greyhound home with a cat - no matter what kind of tests they have passed. I've seen too many pass their tests, then try to eat a cat. It's what they were bred to do.

But - they do make excellent pets, are great in apartments. Love walks and couches. Easily house trained - they are very clean animals.

Well, you obviously would not be persuaded by the multitude of photos of cats laying on the backs of greys, or cuddled with them. What they are bred to do? I thought I had already addressed that issue. Please expand your knowledge. It is obviously extremely limited.

My knowledge of greys is far from limited.

Take Teardrop for example. She passed her "cat test" and went home with a cat. They were "best friends" for years. Then, out of the blue - the cat started running, Teardrop went after the cat. She was returned, the cat didn't make it. She was adopted out again, with cats (the adopters lied, said the did not own any) and was returned for the same thing. She is know happily on a farm with a few other greys having the time of her life.

A sleeping cat and a running cat are two very diffren things. Greyhounds are trained from day 1 to chase the small furry thing. Greyhounds are bred to chase, to hunt, and to catch.

I would love to have a Greyhound... I think they're beautiful and I love their temperaments.  But I wouldn't be able to take it anywhere where it could run. 

Actualy, greys don't really run after they are off the track. My neighbors have one - and she is very content with her daily walks. They don't have a fence, and they don't take her to the park. There are a bunch of greyhounds that come to the dog park I go to - they love it.

"... greys don't really run after they are off the track." Really? I will have to explain that to the coordinators of the Hound Run at Dewey Beach (our annual greyhound reunion~ over 2,000 greys in attendance) or the hundreds of others whose greys run regularly and enjoy it.  

Erica, I really don't want to appear argumentative; I can't however allow invalid generalizations to influence those who might possibly be interested in the breed. Just as in our exchange re cats: many greys live very well with cats (although when outside, strict supervision is warranted).

Some retired greys like to run, some don't. Over the past 13 years I have owned/co-owned 11 greys...although I'm firmly convinced that I am the one who is owned. My two current greys are not that interested in running although they will occasionally do several laps at an enclosed field. Perhaps they are tired out from our three daily walks encompassing 3~5 miles.

Once again, for those interested in the facts about greys, you may want to visit Greytalk.com   

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erica1989

All cats are not the same with greys though - so usuing lots of caution is strongly advised. Most greys can tell the difference between a small dog, and a cat/rabbit.

I would never send a greyhound home with a cat - no matter what kind of tests they have passed. I've seen too many pass their tests, then try to eat a cat. It's what they were bred to do.

 I think it is misleading for rescues to label any as "cat safe". Course one of our local Grey rescues also has a page in their qadoption book called "Why Greyhounds NEVER Bite" @@

 I don't buy though that any Greyhound doesn't love to run. That is also part of what they were bred to do and while they don't have a high exercise requirement I think it is sad some go from racing dogs in perfect muscle on regular exercise programs to chubby, lazy apartment dogs. Just because they can get by with having just leash walks doesn't mean they don't want to run like the wind :)