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My guys will be getting some deer antlers and a big selection of treats. I'm looking at a selection of Under 1 Woof dried treats and biscuits, perhaps some things that they wouldn't normally get. There will also be a few squeaky toys and some rope tugs.

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Sounds like you're willing to take some pretty expensive steps to keep your dog safely contained, good on you Yep, but just don't ever leave a martingale on an unattended dog. A wide sighthound collar would be better if the dog needs to wear one when you're not home. The width will help prevent the dog being able to slip his collar. Otherwise leave him collarless and slip a martingale or similar on him when you get home and have him on lead while the car goes through.

Two greyhound (one adopted as an adult, one as a 5 month old puppy) and one beautiful baby borzoi

there is something about greyhounds that kinda creep me out. Weird i know but hey what can i say I used to be the same!! I had only ever seen them racing on TV, and they looked kind of weird and frenetic - not my cup of tea, as I was more used to labs and german shepherds. But I met some at a Million Paws Walk and they seemed really lovely. Decided to meet some more in a home environment and absolutely Fell In Love. Now I have two, and have fostered others in the past. I can't imagine thinking of them as weird anymore They are elegant and graceful and goofy and sweet and affectionate - but not overbearing - and require very little exercise or effort, they are quiet in manners, rarely bark, chew, dig or display any of the more annoying doggy behaviours. They don't have a real doggy odour and need bathing once in a blue moon (I think my guys last got washed... beginning of the year sometime perhaps??). Brushing? Hah! I "brush" mostly with my hands, to increase circulation to the skin, and because my dogs enjoy the attention (patting/stroking). They drop less hair than my short haired cat and are CLEAN dogs - my boy can walk in mud and his legs will be GLEAMING white 20 minutes later. They do run around like maniacs for 5-odd minutes most days (commonly called 'zoomies'), then they sleep or just chill out with you for the rest of the day. When they are zooming, kids and adults alike are advised to stand perfectly still, or absent themselves entirely! Really that would be my only concern with having a greyhound in your situation. I do completely understand your desire for a puppy though - I have succumbed to puppiness myself recently :D - and also completely understand if greyhounds just aren't your thing, but I would definitely recommend at least meeting some in person, at some stage I agree with the recommendation for whippets and pointers too

Hi! Boxers and labs are gorgeous dogs, but before you decide on a breed it would be a good idea to have a think about what you really want from a dog. Each breed has it's own merits, and the first step in trying to help you find the right breed for your family is figuring out what you want from it, and what it can expect from you. Some questions to consider... • Do you want a dog that has lots of energy and needs lots of attention, or would you rather a more laid back, quiet companion dog? How much exercise would you be able to give a dog without it being a major hassle? • How much time are you prepared to spend training the puppy? Whether at a puppy training class, or at home if you have experience, your dog needs to learn what is expected of it if it is to be a good and happy member of your family. • What other kind of activities do you think you would like to do with the dog? Do you think you would like to do flyball, or agility, or showing, or competitive obedience, or dancing with dogs? All of these activities can be really fun for any dog, but if you want to be really competitive, certain breeds really excel. • Would the dog be allowed in the house with you, or would it live in the backyard only? • Where would the dog sleep? Some breeds really don't cope well with sleeping outside. • Do you want a dog that doesn't shed very much, or are you ok with a dog that drops a lots of fur and/or needs lots of regular grooming? • Is drool an issue for you? Some breeds barely drool at all, whereas others never stop! • What size dog do you want? Things to consider here: bigger dogs require a little more food, need bigger beds/kennels, and cost more when you're looking at health care (everything from worming tablets to vaccinations to anaesthetic is weight based). On the other hand, a lot of larger breeds require LESS exercise and don't need a huge backyard.

Just one quick point on this statement: it could mean 51% are greys, it could mean 99% are greys either end of those percentages will have a big effect on how much the unique upbringing will affect the analysis (which only Corvus knows). Sure, you are right, but the actual word used by the OP was 'most'. Most of the sighthounds were greyhounds. To me, this says it would be a figure well over 50%, but you are right, only Corvus knows what she actually meant by that. Hello Keshwar - another anonymous here!

Aidan, thanks for your explanations. I am slightly mollified to think that this is not a finding in and of itself, but merely a preliminary indication which the OP thinks worthy of further investigation. There are a few separate issues which stand out to me... others have already covered them but, by golly, I want to have my say too 1. The majority of the dogs making up the sighthound group are greyhounds. This is a statement made by the OP. But greyhounds are not representative of sighthounds as a whole, and therefore a sample group consisting predominantly of greyhounds cannot be said to be indicative of sighthounds as a whole. Is this something that will somehow be accounted for in the overall analysis? I surely hope so. 2. The overwhelming majority of greyhounds in Australia are race bred. We're talking tens of thousands of race bred, to one or two hundred show bred. Therefore, it is likely that the vast majority (if not all) of those greyhounds in the survey are race bred. The way the majority of race bred greys are raised is quite different to the upbringing of pet dogs. Nature vs nurture? Another potential flaw in the data, but one the OP is not willing to discuss at all. Indeed, the OP dismisses it by saying that the assumption that the majority of the dogs in the sighthound category are race bred (or ex-racing) greys is unsupported. For me, that reads: OP will give it no further consideration. There is no explanation that I could see as to why the background of the dogs surveyed is considered to be of no importance. 3. The terminonlogy, to 'lay' people such as me, is provocative and offensive. Again, thanks Aidan for explaining that this terminology is tried and tested, and that the OP would have had to use this terminology as a starting point in order to draw comparisons with previous studies. And, importantly, that it does not have the same meaning that 'timid' and 'shy' commonly do in the dog world. They are not unemotive terms. They have very negative connotations. I read 'timid' and 'shy' and I think 'Abnormal temperament. Increased risk of fear biting.' Applying these meanings to sighthounds is woefully inaccurate. Greyhounds, in particular, have a well-earned reputation for their stoicism. 'Sensitive' is fine, but not if it is being used interchangeably with timid! I found it extremely unhelpful that the OP refused to offer any particularly useful clarification of the terminology used, or the basis for that assertion. How can you expect people to offer opinions on an issue, then refuse to clarify your question when it becomes obvious that there is confusion? How can you expect to get opinions as to why sighthounds 'are' more timid, when the sighthound owners/breeders reject that statement outright because of a misunderstanding of the definition of the words you are using? I can totally understand if the OP does not have the time or inclination to walk us through the survey answers that contributed to this preliminary indication, but I think it is unfair to dump such a loaded and potentially damaging statement (that survey results show that sighthounds are more timid than most other groups - end of story) on a public forum without any kind of explanation, clarification or justification.

I'm so sorry Gayle Run free Benson

Greyhounds are touted as being the worst of the lot, around cats...

What a beautiful boy he was. I'm so very sorry for your loss kbrown.

I'm so very sorry for your loss, what an awful shock Vale Brock

I'm so sorry for your loss. Casper sounds like he was a great dog and a cherished member of your family. It's never easy to make the decision to let them go but in the end, when it is their time, it is the greatest gift we can give them. I hope little Wilbur has a long and happy life with you, and fills your lives with laughter and love. Rest easy, Casper

Kirislin posted some on page 15 and they are GORGEOUS!! Definitely the cutest puppies. They start off so round and 'blunt' and their noses and legs just get longer and longer and longer and longer...! And the cutest of cute greyhound puppies HAS to be our little Nissa ;) (The following photos of Nissa are by Trisven13... so I guess these are really pictures of Nissa-Violet )

That's hilarious!! :rofl: I wouldn't put it past Zulu to have put them up to it though!

http://www.petsonthepark.com.au/prod1229.htm

We got one from Suppawters a few years ago, but the largest size wasn't large enough for Tommy. eta: The one we got was Tigers, not Dragons.

Sent some money to Vic last week but will try to make a donation on pay day too. Was thinking about Vic and Norskgra a lot yesterday

Laura...Laura... I showed that to my GP and he now plays it for every man who comes in with a cold. OK resume normal broadcast. I think we've taken this wayyyy OT Apologies to the OP "Poor little bunny"

Oh Kirty, I'm so sorry Rest easy gorgeous Phoebe

So very true

I'm so sorry Paula She was such a delightful old girl. Vale Asha Go find Ruby, she will show you all the best places to have a snooze at the Bridge.

I don't have audio at this computer but the video made me smile :rolleyes: http://video.dailytelegraph.com.au/1786227...y-the-Greyhound

I'm so sorry for your loss Run free, lovely Kato

So sorry Cas