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"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "gloria.p" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Kalmia wrote:

> >> My vote is for an adult, shelter dog. Rescued greyhounds also make
> >> wonderful pets, at least the few I've known.
> >
> > Don't they require a lot of exercise?
>
> I used to see greyhounds which were "retired" from the dog track in West
> Memphis at adoption clinics at PetCo and PetSmart. They were only about
> 2-3years old. Track dogs don't have a long "career". But they hadn't been
> abused, were in excellent health, neutered or spayed. And they were
> gorgeous young dogs, well disclipined and very friendly. But yes, they're
> used to running so they definitely aren't house pets. They require lots of
> room to run because that's what they're used to.

I'm going to visit my sister next week, for a couple of weeks. She has
been very active in greyhound rescue for many years. She currently has
four rescued greyhound racing dogs, although she usually has six. They
are certainly house pets, and are often referred to as "couch potatoes".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound

'Despite the greyhounds reputation for being fast racing dogs and being
very athletic, they don't need much exercise as they are bred as
sprinters. They are typically quiet and gentle when they are not racing.
They are ideal for families with young children, if a child is taught to
property treat a greyhound a greyhound can live in a home with children.
Greyhounds have a sensitive nature, and gentle commands work best. They
are ideal apartment dogs as they do not needs lots of space and they
sleep a lot. Hence the nickname "couch potato".'

My sister has a large fenced yard, and they do love to run. However,
after a few minutes, they are ready to rest.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA