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
Category: Behavior
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
Why Does my Greyhound Whine? How to Interpret
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
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
Greyhounds stare as their major form of communication. Greyhounds are sighthounds, so staring is a major part of their nature.