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Post by amroxy on Jan 5, 2020 10:31:27 GMT -5
Hello,
I am new to this group but would like as much advice on greyhounds as possible!
Me and my partner are bringing home our rescue greyhound on the 11th. What we know about him is that he’s about 2 years old, good with other dogs but he is a food MAD (the rescue centre think he may not have been fed regularly previously and that he will probably get better with food once he is home and being fed regularly).
The main things we’d like advice on are;
1. Toys - he doesn’t really seem that interested in toys at the moment at the rescue centre, we were thinking of getting a kong for him but also unsure on size for this (we were thinking large?)
2. Jackets - is there a particular brand we should look our for?
3. Brushes - at the moment he seems quite fluffy and is malting/ has dandruff. Is there a particular brush we should get?
4. Bathing - how often should a greyhound be bathed?
TIA 🙂
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Post by ragsysmum on Jan 5, 2020 11:13:52 GMT -5
Wouldn't worry about toys too much. Some never play with anything at all. Most of mine have tossed fluffy, squeaky toys around but you have to supervised in case he decides to rip it apart and might swallow the squeaker or stuffing. Charity shops often sell babies toys cheaply but watch out for anything loose like eyes he might pull off and swallow.
Jackets you can't do better than the GAP shop which sells waterproof walking out coats. Some dogs like a fleece house coat/pyjamas for night-time especially if your house isn't very warm overnight. If possible let him sleep on a dog bed/folded duvet beside your bed where he will feel more secure and settle better in the early days at least.
I just use an ordinary bristle brush regularly. Be careful if you use any sort of wire brush as their skins are thin and can easily scratch and become irritated by anything harsh.
I have never bathed any of mine, just wipe their legs and feet with a towel or wet cloth if very muddy. In any case they shouldn't be bathed often as it washes the natural oils out of the coat.
I'm sure someone else with more experience will be here soon to offer more help.
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Post by greybeard on Jan 5, 2020 17:32:34 GMT -5
Agree with Sue - none of our greys have been that bothered about toys,apart from destroying them.Sort of gave up after our present girl was intent on eating all the squeakers - not a good idea.Our boy does like bouncy tennis balls -briefly.They have toys but mostly ignore them.
Coats - Blizzard are fab for colder weather and long lasting.Made for sight hounds.Beware coats can be as addictive as collars.Our girl has coats for all different weather.And fleece house coats/PJs are great for chilly nights,especially as they get older.
Brushes - ours love a Furminator,and they're great for removing kennel coat,which your boy sounds like he has.
Our boy is the only one we've ever bathed,Mainly because of his kennel coat and the accompanying smell - thank heaven it was summer and could be done outdoors.The others had been fostered so nice foster parents had already done that!Otherwise just wet wipes etc as Sue said above.
Food wise greys tend to be practiced food snafflers - they are convinced that the last meal they had is the last one ever.Probably because ex racers were fed rubbish anyway.And a decent diet doesn't always solve the problem.
Before you bring him home practice putting all food out of reach,back of worktops is no good,you'll be amazed at how far they can reach.Our girl is too small to reach worktops and not really a jumper,she just encourages her large brother to pinch things and then steals it off him.It's just trying to remember to be tidy and put things away.
More importantly enjoy your new boy (headaches and all!),they are so loving and gentle,you couldn't ask for a better breed.They are a breed apart,with their own quirks,but any worries you know where we are.Cath
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