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History: Greyhounds originated in Great Britain. They are an ancient breed that has existed in its present state for almost two thousand years. The exact origins are unknown, but similar dogs can be traced back at least five thousand years. Ancestors of the modern Greyhound were found in ancient Egypt and Greece. The breed was imported to Great Britain by the tenth century and became popular among both commoners and royalty. In the eleventh century, commoners were forbidden from owning the breed. This law was reversed by Queen Elizabeth I more than five hundred years later. By the eighteenth century, the Greyhound regained popularity and a number of coursing clubs were established. In the sixteenth century a greyhound-type dog is said to have arrived in the U.S. with Spanish explorers. Over time, Greyhounds were developed as coursing and racing dogs. Commercial Greyhound racing was introduced in the 1920's. The majoritiy of U.S. non-AKC Greyhounds are part of this controversial industry.

Breed Description: This is a large, muscular, and sleek dog. Greyhounds are powerful and built for speed, being long limbed and narrow. This breed has a long, lean head and neck, deep chest, and powerful hindquarters. The ears are small, fine and folded. The eyes are dark. The long tail tapers to an upward curve. The coat is short and smooth and can be any color. Greyhounds usually weigh 60 to 70 pounds and are 27 to 30 inches tall.

Energy Level: Low to Moderate

Notes: Greyhounds adapt to almost any situation, city or country, family or individual. They require attention, a fenced yard, socialization, and training. Owners should keep them on a leash when on outings as they might run off.. and you won't catch them. They are sensitive to anesthesia. These are great dogs and there are several organizations dedicated to rescuing them after their racing careers.

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	没有名字发表: Sally, I don't understand why you would publicise and advise anyone to pay money and buy a greyhound puppy when there are thousands in need of homes. I live in the UK where over 40,000 racing greyhounds are registered each year; many more are unregistered and race at unlicensed tracks. Here greyhound racing is very legislated believe me, but it's not for the benefit of dog welfare, the legislation exists mainly because there is a lot of money involved in gambling. So while the greyhound is racing yes, everything is above board, races are run at night with loads of nice twinkling lights and celebrities in attendance, however when the dog is no longer as fast as the young ones coming through they are discarded, either abandoned or more commonly disposed of by the use of a bolt gun to the head (cheaper than a bullet). The authorities turn a blind eye. Of course animal cruelty is against the law, but bolt guns are perfectly legal and not ‘cruel’, and anyway who really cares...the trend nowadays is to hack off the dog’s tattooed ears so that owners can't be traced. Just the other week a man was prosecuted for burying over 10,000 greyhounds in his field. He charged £10 ($19) for euthanising one greyhound (bolt gun) then buried it, nice little business, huh? Incidentally his crime was not to have killed over 10,000 dogs, but instead unlicensed dumping of carcasses. My own rescued greyhound comes from very successful racing stock, but once he was 4 he was also cast aside. His father was only kept to breed and the poor dog sired over 6000 (yes, six thousand!) puppies, mating all the way up to his death. The same goes for female racing greyhounds that are kept for breeding, I have seen 12 year old pregnant greyhounds. This is not a rarity or the exception, it is the norm. Greyhounds only last up to about 4 years on the track, and that goes only for the very successful ones; Breeders, trainers and owners should take responsibility for the long term care and well being of their dogs. 3 月 9 日
	Sally 发表: Sorry, but you are insane. I have a greyhound whom I got as a puppy. Not all Greyhounds have to be from rescue organizations. There are great breeders in Canada, you just have to look. They of course, breed dogs for their own desire, and not to sell like a puppy mill. You have to be an approved home before they will sell to you, but they exist. To say that you can only get a greyhound as a rescued adult is so untrue. No wonder greyhounds are not a popular pet, as they deserve to be, with misinformed people spreading untruths. I have heard so many people who think greyhounds need a lot of exercise, just from the way they are built, which couldn't be farther from the truth. My greyhound is a couch potato. He loves a good run or a nice walk, like any dog, but is so much more low maintenance than my next door neighbour's poodle, who never stops demanding attention, having to have toys constantly thrown for her. Or the lab up the street, who paces constantly. There are greyhound pups! Just look. 2 月 26 日
	Tinicarebear 发表: I realize that these comments are over a month old, but after reading them, I felt the need to clear up a few misconceptions. First of all, Retired Racing Greyhounds are not the only Greyhounds in Canada. AKC Greyhounds do exist here as well. Some greyhounds are bred as Coyote Hounds, and every once in a while their puppies do come available for adoption. While rare, it does happen. Second of all, Greyhound racing is not illegal in Canada, it is unlegislated. Two totally different things. There is a Greyhound Race Track in Alberta. Third, I'm sure you weren't meaning to construe the idea that all Greyhounds are beaten and starved if they don't run. If you are, I'm sure you can offer proof. I have 2 greyhounds of my own that came to me as happy, well adjusted animals. I have also fostered a number of Greys, none of which have shown any signs of abuse. After a lot of research in to the subject, including a direct correspondence with a race owner, I have personally come to the conclusion that a large majority if the industry does treat their dogs in a humane, respectful manner. I find it sad that people are so often ready and willing to mindlessly parrot back the same typical misconceptions (like racing being illegal in Canada) that have been floating around for years, without taking the time to verify their truth. Perhaps in the future, it might be beneficial to do just that to ensure that what you say is indeed truth. 12 月 15 日
	SterlingSensuality 发表: As for my other little greyhound, her name is Sarah, she is light fawn. She was already 7 years old when we adopted her. Sarah had been living with her adoptive family for 3 years before we learned about her. For some unknown reason, her family could no longer keep her, and they took her to the animal SPCA here in Montreal. When one adopts a greyhound you are also asked to sign a contract, one of the things you agree to in the contract is that when you can no longer keep the dog, you return them to a greyhound adoption agency and not to the pound or SPCA. Well, whatever happened, Sarah found herself there either way. The SPCA called the president of the greyhound rescue organization here in Montreal to let her know they had just received a greyhound and would most probably not be able to find her a home due to her age. They said they would keep her overnight, but if no one picked her up, she would be put to sleep the next day. The president of the organization picked her up the next day, and when she got there, Sarah was already in the "gas room"!!! Sarah was taken to a foster home while the president worked at trying to find a home that would take a 7 year old dog. Most people want young dogs. After a week, her search was unsuccessful. I happened to call her the following week just to say "Hello". And she told me all about Sarah. I thought about it for a few minutes and then told her I would accept adopting her if Sarah and Maggie got along well. That was July 13 2005. Sarah is very different from Maggie. Sarah bonded with us instantly, and just seems to trust and love everyone and anyone. She lets Maggie go first in everything, and doesn't compete with her whatsoever. But if there is anything that Maggie seems to be afraid of, Sarah gets in front of Maggie and protects her. They compliment each other well. She does have a few health issues that are costly, and maybe that is why they decided not to keep her any longer, but I can not put a price on the life of such loving animals. I am sure you understand. Well, that is the story of my 2 gorgeous girls. Maggie and Sarah. bye for now. You did a greyt job with your site. Claudia 11 月 2 日
	SterlingSensuality 发表: Wow, what a handsome dog you posted there. Yes, both my greyhounds are rescue dogs. It's the only way someone in Canada can have a greyhound. Greyhound racing is illegal in Canada, and therefore, are not bread here or found as puppies. Maggie, she is white brindle, was only 2 years old when we adopted her. She ran her maiden race and placed in last. She refused to run any races after that. Her owners had given her only 5 days to find a home for adoption otherwise she was going to be killed. And due to her lack of willingness to run, she was severly beaten and denied food for long periods of time. The result of this treatment was evident in her behavior when we adopted her. The adoption agency was worried they would never find a home for such a shy, aggressive and scared dog. All the work and energy one must put into having a dog like that is not what most people are willing to take on. I was told about her behaviour and the need to find a home for this scared little girl... I was not able to deny her, maybe her only chance, of getting out of there alive. She was very shy and so afraid of people when we first got her, she was extremely aggressive whenever we approached her and even bit me, drawing blood several times. The first 3 months we had her, I was the only one manipulating her for any care, she had multiple wounds that needed to be cleaned and cared for sevral times a day. I was also the only one walking her, feeding her and training her as well. There was a power struggle going on between the 2 of us at first. After 3 months we started basic training together and she placed 2nd in a group of 24 dogs. She did better then I expected. After that, we continued to advanced basic, and she did even better there. She won first place!!! And you could see her behaviour at home changing as well. She became more confident and trusting of humans. She even learned to play!! She has come such a long way, she has amazed me over and over again. And she is sooo ooo intelligent, you could swear she understands all that you say to her. We have had her 2 and ½ years now, and my life wouldn't be as wonderful as it is now if we had not decided to adopt her. She is my bundle of joy. I call her Maggie the Magnificent. You are more then welcome to copy and paste the poem, ETERNAL SLEEP, and pictures for your site. The more people that read it, the more people that are made aware of the horrible life these gentle animals must live for the sake of gambling. Thanks, Claudia 11 月 2 日

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