Retired greyhounds

[Penguinotterfoxbadger]

Thank you to everyone who replied to my other thread re getting an older rescue vs a puppy.

Quite a few people recommended getting a retired greyhound and I wonder if you would be so kind as to tell me a bit more..

Specifically, how do you find their recall? We will live near a big area of open ground and would love to let the dog off lead to have a good run. If this is not possible how do you ensure they get enough exercise?

On a related note, do you muzzle them when out? Having grown up with a dog in the country my initial thought is that it is totally natural and fine for them to chase rabbits, but then our dog was never fast enough to catch them! And God forbid it chased and caught a small dog .

Any ideas?

Thanks again guys

Mine is not bothered about cats, the one he lives with or anyone else's. He is an ex racer but retired young.

We do let him off in enclosed spaces or the beach when quiet. Always muzzle him when off lead just to be on the safe side. He does have some recall now but we've had him for 2.5 years so we've built up to it.

They don't need much exercise so they're fine on lead just padding around.

If you get one which has already been in foster the house training etc will already be done.

A lot depends on the individual dog so ask questions and make sure you get the right one for you. Mine was really easy - a lot easier than the lurcher pup we subsequently adopted!