After we lost our first greyhound, Peaches, I just couldn’t stand the sight of that empty dog bed; so it wasn’t long before Shannon entered our lives. Everything was rosey, until about a month later. I had just sat down next to his bed, and had started petting him, when I heard a low, menacing… Continue reading Why Did my Greyhound Growl at Me? How to Interpret
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Are Greyhounds Good With Kids? (complete guide, by age)
Some people say greyhounds and kids go together like peanut butter and jelly. Others approach the whole idea with fear. The opinions are all over the map, but all you want is a straight answer! So, are greyhounds good with kids? Yes! Greyhounds are docile, extremely sweet, and have the calmest demeanor of all dogs. … Continue reading Are Greyhounds Good With Kids? (complete guide, by age)
Why Does my Greyhound Shake? How to Help, When to Worry
Greyhounds sure seem to shake a lot! Whether it’s shaky back legs, trembling in the car, or just giving a good shake-off every couple of hours, you may wonder if your greyhound is feeling alright. I’ve had the same worries about my greyhounds over the years, and I can help you sort out when shaking… Continue reading Why Does my Greyhound Shake? How to Help, When to Worry
Why Does my Greyhound Chatter his Teeth? How to Interpret
You’re preparing a meal for your greyhound, and suddenly, from behind you, there’s a clicking sound. Is it a rattlesnake, or a skeleton from a scary movie? No, it’s your greyhound, his teeth clicking away like a Spanish dancer. Seasoned greyhound owners are used to this behavior, but if you’ve never had a chatterer before,… Continue reading Why Does my Greyhound Chatter his Teeth? How to Interpret
Can Greyhounds Get Sunburn? How to Keep him Safe
On the first warm, sunny day of Spring, you’re delighted to see your new greyhound discover your deck or your lawn, and stretch out for a good nap in the sunshine. As sun gets stronger, and the naps get longer, you begin to wonder if that bald-ish belly is safe in the sun. You begin… Continue reading Can Greyhounds Get Sunburn? How to Keep him Safe
My Greyhound has Ear Mites: how to kill them
Your greyhound is flapping his ears out a lot, maybe pawing and scratching at them, too. Then, he gives one, good scratch with his gangly foot and lets out a yelp! When you investigate, you’re surprised to see that his ears seem to have dirt coming out of them. When your greyhound has ear mites,… Continue reading My Greyhound has Ear Mites: how to kill them