Gail McGaffigan

Are Greyhounds Good with Cats: how to prevent tragedy

You own a cat, and are interested in adopting a greyhound, but you wonder, “Is it possible for an animal who is bred to chase small, furry creatures to be compatible with my cat?” You search the internet, and find many cute pictures of greyhounds and cats cuddling together, and adoption groups promising that their… Continue reading Are Greyhounds Good with Cats: how to prevent tragedy

Are Greyhounds Good Pets? How to Decide

Because they are mainly known as competitive racing dogs, this is a very common question. I never even knew that greyhounds could be kept as pets, until my husband told me. But now, after twenty-three years of life with my wonderful greyhounds, I can provide you with the best answer for this question. Are greyhounds… Continue reading Are Greyhounds Good Pets? How to Decide

Why Does my Greyhound Whine? How to Interpret

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Greyhounds whine as a preferred form of communication (over barking); but, as with people, tone is everything.

Are Greyhounds Destructive? How to Stop the Madness

Few people will look at the elegant, docile greyhound and imagine that he would ever destroy anything in the house. Well, looks can be deceiving. On a list of the Top 15 Most Destructive Dogs, the greyhound ranks 11th. The root cause of most greyhound vandalism is anxiety. Don’t despair, fellow greyhound lover! Greyhound Homecare… Continue reading Are Greyhounds Destructive? How to Stop the Madness

Are Greyhounds Affectionate? How to draw him out

Lily is always there to extend a friendly, reassuring paw

This question is usually asked by new, first-time greyhound owners, who have previously owned other breeds. They are more used to the typical sloppy displays of affection shown by so many dogs, and the shy reserve of their new pet can easily be mistaken for cold-heartedness. Greyhounds are calmly affectionate dogs. An ex-racer is not… Continue reading Are Greyhounds Affectionate? How to draw him out

Why Does My Greyhound Stare: guide to startling facts

This pretty pose is really a bid for my sandwich

Greyhounds stare as their major form of communication. Greyhounds are sighthounds, so staring is a major part of their nature.