One of the hidden pleasures of greyhound ownership is building up a little library of books about them. From old favorites to photo studies, and even a coloring book, this ultimate list has something for every greyhound lover in your life…or treat yourself to a little something! Greyhound Coloring Book Silhouettes with greyhound-shaped, mandala-themed… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to the Best Greyhound Reads for 2021
Author: Gail McGaffigan
The owner of the Greyhound Homecare website and YouTube channel, Gail has had retired racing greyhounds as pets since 1997. Please visit our channel, too!
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The Real Life of a Greyhound Star (How I Fell in Love)
Today, on the Greyhound Homecare Channel, I treated my viewers to some great pictures and footage of real greyhounds in Greyhound Bus commercials. People often ask me how I got interested in greyhounds. The answer is going to completely surprise you: How I Fell in Love with Greyhounds Believe it or not, the thing that… Continue reading The Real Life of a Greyhound Star (How I Fell in Love)
3 Types of Training Treats: how to choose the best
The right training treat for your dog can make your whole day go better! The best dog training treat is small, nutritious, and easily portable. Safe ingredients are a must, since the dog may consume a lot of training treats over his lifetime. The use of training treats is most effective when several different types… Continue reading 3 Types of Training Treats: how to choose the best
Epic: The Funny Side of Greyhound Anatomy
As a bit of fun over at the Greyhound Homecare YouTube channel, I have shared an article by Lori Amato and Ellie Goldstein, which I thought was an awful a lot of fun. It’s called “The Greyhound Owner’s Compendium of Uncommon Uses for Common Parts of the Anatomy.” My Lily stars in this parody, and… Continue reading Epic: The Funny Side of Greyhound Anatomy
Dog Ticks: how to keep the dangerous, little suckers away
Tick bites are, indeed, something to worry about. Ticks are vectors for serious disease. By the time one’s dog begins to show symptoms of illness, it is often too late to avoid health problems. The good news is that ticks do not transmit disease for at least 24 hours after biting; so frequent tick-checks can circumvent these problems. Better still, take steps to ensure that ticks do not bite the dog, in the first place.
What is a Greyhound: 10+ unique things to know
The greyhound is said to be “a breed apart’ from other dogs. Greyhounds differ from other breeds, due to genetics, breeding, and early life as working dogs. Yet, they are still dogs, who make adorable pets. They have half the fat of the average dog, making them exceptionally sensitive to anesthesia. Surprisingly, they… Continue reading What is a Greyhound: 10+ unique things to know
