Greyhound Reviews

I first found a love for greyhounds when I visited my partner's cousin for the weekend and she had a 7 year old greyhound called Harry. I had never really thought of greyhounds as a pet at this point and I had thought of them as a ugly dog due to the teeth baring muzzled dogs you see in the racing pages of the paper. How wrong was I.... after ...  Read the complete review

The greyhound is a historical breed dating back many centuries; it was primarily developed as a coursing dog, helping to hunt wild game. As a result of this the greyhound has a high chase instinct, a trait that has been utilised on the racing track; the most common modern purpose for the breed. The dog itself is slightly built, 'stringy' ...  Read the complete review

It was a Sunday yesterday and i found myself travelling for the 2nd time this month to my local retired Greyhound re-homing centre. I have always been a fan of dogs; however because of many things it has been very difficult to get a dog. My cat hasn't been too co-operative either! So, when I found that I had signed the papers and would soon be ...  Read the complete review

When I was a little girl I had a terrifying encounter with a neighbours dog, (a black labrador) at the age of three I was bitten on the face without provication and this resulted in the animal having to be destroyed. Inevitably, my mother took to avoiding all dogs and would often cross the road to avoid us having to have any close contact what so ...  Read the complete review

I want to share with you my addiction, yes, I am an addict, a greyhound addict :o) This addiction started 5 years ago.... My mum and I have always been great dog lovers, having had many different breeds of dogs over the years, most of which have been rescues for one reason or another. We had only one dog for 2 years after a tragic and ...  Read the complete review

greyhounds are lovely pets to own, they are placid, loving and have good temperaments. Some people think that greyhounds are argressive but they are far from that. They are the best dogs, they like their walks, and are very playful. Greyhounds are good with children and other pet dogs. I am glad i have a greyhound as she is loving and ...  Read the complete review

I have a greyhound called Clover. Although Clover sounds like a female name it is actually a Male dog!! Greyhounds are the dog used to race in Greyhound races and there very fast runners when they getting going. We adopted our Greyhound only minutes before it was to be put down! My Sister phoned me up in a right state and told me of ...  Read the complete review

millions of greyhounds every year end there life in a lot of horrific way being shot, toss out of moving cars put into the lab trade for experimental use or just put out to fend for themselves. Some dont even reach it to adulthood and the ones that do have a hard time, then off to the race track. If they dont make the grade it is one of ...  Read the complete review

And what marvellous dogs, as you will well know if you have ever met one. They are commonly mistaken for "baby greyhounds", although the breed is closer to the whippet, and has been well-established in this country since at least Renaissance times. A classic toy and lap dog, the IG has a wonderful nature: lively, comical and full of ...  Read the complete review

Many people into animal racing sports find themselves owning a Greyhound as they are much cheaper to purchase and keep than a Horse. My sister has owned quite a few greyhounds and after they had retired from racing she would keep them at home, always saying that owners should take responsibility as they know what they are letting themselves in ...  Read the complete review

I first got interested in greyhounds when my husband bought a racing one. It was such fun watching the dog race and even better when he won. When we decided that it was time for him to retire we bought him home to live with us. Many people are put of having a greyhound as a pet because they have many false impressions of them. The main ...  Read the complete review