You are so blessed!!! I can't wait for the day I can adopt a grey. I absolutely adore them. Their personality's and temperaments are just so amazing. And they look beautiful too. .. And if you're able to let them run free in a large enclosed space, wow, are they fantastic and graceful to watch 😍 Enjoy your new family member! 😊❤
My ex had a greyhound puppy, he was the sweetest boy ever. My mam’s side of the family had dogs while my dads side has cats, and honestly I’ve got to say, Max was one of the sweetest animals I’ve met. He never showed his bad side, even when my little Bichon Frisée was trying to bite him.
I am still shocked at the fact that “no one wanted him”. He’s the most beautiful and majestic goofball I’ve ever seen! I’m glad he has the best forever home now ❤️
Black dogs, even within the greyhound community, are extremely hard to find homes as they hold many of the same superstitions as black cats. I have/have had 4 either all black or mostly black dogs.
@@cannabiscraftsman1278 coming from a black guy that was absolutely funny what you wrote. I had a coworker who's husband would stop and turn around going down a street if he saw a black cat. Of course I knew the coworker and her husband when I joked about this. I basically told her to tell her husband who was black that I was offended for the cat he was being racist to it because it was black and that he probably keeps driving if the cat was white. I told him he needs to treat it like one of the brothers. He laughed and agreed he was overreacting.
We've had 2 retired greyhounds . Robo was terrified of just about everything for the rest of his life (from a lot of physical abuse at the track) and Della was a sweet sweet girl, just loved to cuddle. They've passed but it's nice knowing they had much better lives than they otherwise would have had. That goes for everyone that has saved a dog no matter the breed, you improved another living creature's experience of life. Good on ya.
Predictor Bibulous, How could your greyhound suffer physical abuse at the track when he never lived at the track and only raced there once or twice a week for 30 seconds? Greyhounds are not abused. An abused greyhound can't race, it's that simple. Try beating your dog, then putting him on a racetrack. See if he can run. Greyhounds get the best care and the best diet. If your greyhound was frightened all his life, that was just his nature. It happens to all breeds. Some are born skittish and stay that way their whole lives. Others can learn to adjust and become love bugs.
Thank you for helping these poor dogs. Racing hounds have sad lives and every time I hear of rescues it warms my heart. Ignore Ruth, she's in the industry and therefore part of the problem.
@@momtoty So NOW you think you know the backstories of every rescued Greyhound ever. Wow. You're not jiust abusive and evil, you're also downright DELUSIONAL. You need help. You're seriously f'kd up.
Retired. No greyhound is happier than the one chasing a small furry object. I hope she does some lure coursing with him because the behavior in this video is definitely coming from frustration amd missing the race track
@@momtoty lol, he wasn't able to make money for his owner anymore and was given away. are you a race dog owner by any chance? how would you know that they are all "loved" as you stated? most folks wouldn't use their loved animal to make them a living.
@@p_e_t_e I know they are all loved because the handlers are with their greyhounds every day, 7 days a week, with no vacations or holidays off, up to 14 hours a day. Now would anyone in their right mind that didn't love greyhounds give up so much of their life for them? Racing greyhound owners don't make a living from their greyhounds. Any money won goes right back into their care. Greyhound owners all have different jobs. Otherwise they couldn't afford a racing greyhound. Not every greyhound wins their race. some never win a single race. So how could an owner live off of nothing? This just shows you know nothing about the greyhounds or what it takes to even own one. I own retired racing greyhounds. I've been involved with greyhounds for 22 years. I think I know how it works.
We rescued a BoerBoel from Miami-Dade humane society who had literally less than an hour to live. He was found abandoned in the everglades. 10 years later we just retired him as my wife's service dog. (Now just the family pet). Once a rescued dog realizes they are in a loving family they become the most faithful and loyal family member you could ever ask for.
Ruth Hagenbaugh Do you know this dog's story? I adopted an Irish retired racer, he was skinny , starving, they cut his tail, full of racing scars. He was meant to be euthanised because he was no longer fast enough. Maybe Blue story is different but the association that rescued him surely saved Max's life
@@ilaria3864 Do you have proof of those allegations about your greyhound? Did you talk to the handler yourself to find out his story? Or are you assuming? If his tail was cut, it was most likely from happy tail which happens a lot with greyhounds. Many have to have their tails amputated because they won't heal. He wasn't skinny, he was his racing weight. Greyhounds aren't supposed to be heavy. You should be able to see the last 3 ribs on a greyhound. That is their perfect weight.
Proud to have 1 retired racer. His retirement hobbies include sleeping in ridiculous positions, chasing rabbits and squirrels in the yard, and generally flopping around happily in our home. Love him so much.
My aunt adopted 4 retired racing Greyhounds. They adapted to being house dogs, rather quickly. It was hilarious to watch them line themselves up to race each other around her house. After tiring themselves out running, they'd come in and would pile on and stretch out on her couches for a nap, while us humans had to get comfortable on the floor.
The fact that he talks to her so confidently, it means he trusts her. He knows she will understand, and care. He finally has love, for the first time, and this lady helped bring that goofball to the surface. Thank you for this 🙏
LesYeuxSansVisage, He had love from the time he was born until he was retired. He's always been loved. That' s why he is so lovable and goofy, because of the love and attention he had.
i have never thought much about having greyhound in my life even tho i thought they are somewhat cool! but now after watching this video, i came to think they are really really lovely! wanna see a greyhound in reality now!
After watching an excellent documentary about rescued race dogs, I learned they ALL become 'lap' dogs...not at all concerned about their size, or previous abuses...just FULL OF LOVE AND NEED FOR AFFECTION! Beautiful animals!
This dog looks so much like my first greyhound. Morpheus was special. I've had track rescues before there was a rescue in the '80's. I got a list of 290 dogs with gender and age. Against only one there was a comment, good personality. Two persons in my Seattle neighborhood have named their dogs Morpheus in his memory. When he passed I got letters of condolence as far away as Prague. Morpheus was a huge winner and had an uncharacteristic sense of entitlement. His was the only grey with a double suspension gallop, a breathtaking sight! I miss him so and my current grey Madeline is snorting at me as I write this. She is the jealous type so I'm getting up to pay attention to her. Thanks for letting me tell you about Morpheus..
I wish I could have met him, he sounds wonderful. Can you please give your new fur baby Madeline a few pets and snuggles for me? What's a double suspension gallop?
I was at the vet one day and someone brought in a greyhound puppy. All the vets came out to see him/her because it’s so unusual to see one since most are kept within the racing community rather than being family dogs. It was so wonderful!
Not quite the same I know, but I grew up in a mining community (UK) where whippets were commonly kept as pets and then raced at weekends on the local playing field (upside-down bike reeling in the lure). Wonderful and affectionate (and small enough not to eat too much given a miners wages) family pets.
Retired, not rescued. Greyhounds are at their happiest screaming down the track and 99% are adopted out to loving homes after their racing career is over.
@@jimothyj2638 That couldnt be further from the truth. Racing hounds do NOT have great lives and have even been killed when they cant make $$ anymore. Ive worked w 2 different racing hound RESCUES. You're either badly misinformed or just a liar. Ive heard the same bull from racing industry people, and Ive seen the truth. You sound like someone who's in the industry and therefore defends the abuse. P*ss off.
I volunteered at a retired racing dog sanctuary. They are the calmest, most gentle dogs ever. They only run when forced to or you get them excited to play. They’re plenty out there you can adopt right now, at least here in Florida.
cant force them to run, like a horse to water, I have a retired racer from palm beach, had two, the older one hound made it to 14, take a greyhound over a ankle biter any day, greyt hounds
I love watching dogs with a case of the zoomies. It's hilarious. Mine will stand in front of me & suddenly jump towards me & I do it back at him. He does it towards me again & I know it's playtime. He does it even if I'm standing inside the door watching him. He makes my life feel full & I can't imagine being without him.
@BLK MN You can't force greyhounds to run. They run when they want to. No, there are not a lot of available greyhounds in FL to adopt. There is a shortage of greyhounds since the people of FloriDUH voted to end racing. Stupidest thing they ever did. Any greyhounds that do become available in FloriDUH come from other states that still have racing.
I have a 9 year old rescue greyhound. She's the sweetest girl ever. Doesn't bark, very quiet, shy and revered but she's very lovely once she gets to know you. Everyone loves her. She's so gentle. I'm going to pat her after typing this 🥰
Good luck with her, I'm sure you are going to be a huge hound nut before long lol. If you want any hints or tips, there is a Reddit subreddit (r/greyhounds I think. It's v simple to find it because I managed it - I wanted to look at the pics :)), and it's really friendly. If you're in the UK there are Retired Greyhound Trust groups all over the country, and they're usually more than happy to help. But frankly, as long as the dog seems happy, is goofy one minute and out for the count the next, you're doing fine! Despite their reputation for being food obsessed (it's pretty true when it comes to treats and human food), don't panic if she doesn't eat for a day. They seem to self-regulate their weight! Especially the girls, but our boy does it too. If you can just see the back 3 ribs, that's racing weight. Home weight shouldn't be too much more. If you can't _feel_ the ribs, then she's eating too much! Chances are that won't happen. I've never had a dog do that, even the most obsessed ones. Remember that they're sprinters not marathon runners. 3* 20 minutes a day max is the best walking routine (or a bit less if she gets to play with others), otherwise stress fractures can evolve in those skinny legs. I've seen vids of people hiking with them all day. That's a real no! I wish you many, many happy, healthy years together. Give her a gentle ear rub for me please :D
He reminds me so much of my greyhound personality-wise!! He was equally as goofy and accidentally hilarious. I‘ve never seen a more graceful-looking but clumsy dog than my Buster. He passed away last year and I miss him every day. ♥️
I think on that walk, he thouight he was being given away again, and so when when he got home, woke up and realized th9is was his forever home, he zoomed around the house in joy!!! Im so happy for him too!!
Thousands of years of domestication have humanized the Greyhound and developed a strong " want to please my pack " mentality. Fantastic with children ( as long as they are big enough to handle a bump or two ! ) they make great family pets and helping out a retired racer just adds to the emotional bonding ! 😎👍
Wrong. Greyhounds actually don't care about pleasing you. The Greyhound was bred to be an independent thinker and to not need a human to instruct them on what to do. They aren't velcro dogs and actually like their own space. The sighthounds as a group aren't big on caring to please you, that's not their nature.
@@jpah8944 Greyhounds are known for their loving nature and enjoys the company of humans and other dogs. So you are wrong and David Keep is correct. Troll harder next time, little buddy ❤️
Former dog walker here. Last clients of the day were 2 rescued Greys. Good, nice doggies! I got sinobronchitis, sick all weekend. Monday I'm back, exhausted by the time I got to them. Got back to their house, actually laid down on kitchen floor to rest before commute home. Fell asleep. Woke up 15 mins later to them curled up all around me. They knew.
@@stormduchess3128One of my best warm memories. Samba and Django. Walked shoulder to shoulder like they were still walking to the track. Sad, and it was an impediment to our purpose. Goofballs? My friend (animal lover but not so big on doggies) met me on their steps home... they ran up, started loving on her, gently pulled her hair scrunchies out, noses in ears, happy sneezes. They had never met her before! She loved it! I wish I had known more about the breed. I had only let them off leash at the dog run, but I'da love to see them GO. Peace and love.
j9andphoenix, He was always a dog. He got to do all dog things. Greyhounds get to be puppies and have happy puppy lives until they are around 14 months old before they even start to train them to race. They stay on the farm where they are born with their siblings until they are around 14 months old. Then they begin training them. But they still get to play, get to relax, get exercised and walked just like a normal dog.
@@momtoty very true when greyhounds are first born they don't even have that Greyhound face they just look like a puppy until they started to mature they are beautiful
We got ours from the track in Wisconsin. Best dog ever, but yes, you're starting from scratch with house life. She and I fell in love when she was there advertising the adoption program. "Angel" aka "Phar Gorgeous" had broke her leg in a race, but she jumped up, put her paws on my shoulders, and owned me out right. Someone gave me a racing program from a day she was racing; great souvenir! I bought her racing jacket, and others to keep her warm. Also spent $300 on her own couch. Took her everywhere; with those huge muscles she looked like a celebrity. Still miss Angel!
Mine was an ex racer. I had a whole big laundry list of things I wanted until one of the volunteers pointed me to a shy, black one in the corner. Took him for a walk and just thought "OK, I think this is it." Five years later he's passed out on HIS couch and lives a good life with me :)
He’s such a cutie pie 🥰 He seems so happy to feel love and affection and finally be done with the track….!!! 💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕 Thanks for giving this precious baby what he deserves….!!! 💋💋💋
@Michael Damico, He's not glad to be rid of the track. Greyhounds love to race. If she took him back to a track now, he would be going crazy wanting to run around that track. They never forget their 1st love.
@@suchabadkitty1293 What abuse have you seen yourself with your own eyes? What kennel? When? Can you truthfully answer those questions? I'm full of the truth, you're full of chit. You don't have a clue. How many years have you been adopting, fostering and finding homes for greyhounds? How many racing owners have you talked to and gotten greyhounds from? Me? Oh just 23 years now. You are so ignorant of the truth and that's sad. Greyhounds have a wonderful, loving life from birth until they retire. Too bad you can't see that because your lying blinders are on. Stop acting like you know anything about greyhounds. You're only making a complete fool of yourself.
@@suchabadkitty1293 Can't answer the questions huh? That's typical AR behavior. Avoiding the hard questions. Greyhounds don't deserve you. They deserve someone who respects them and cherishes where they came from, who appreciates their bloodline that can be traced to almost 200 years. Do the greyhounds a favor, don't ever own any again.
I've had many greyhounds over the years and this is how they are. Each, with different personalities and those that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge are always in my heart. Love them to bits🥰
he is precious! i love him! i cant believe nobody wanted him.people suck! he is amazing, and for the record, i love the goofballs! he has tons of personality!
My aunt used to rescue greyhounds after they weren't worth their bodies anymore, all my life's she also had Huskies we live in Rhode Island so the Huskies had some nice cold weather! But both breeds are SO VOCAL!!! 💜🖤❤💚.
What part of retired do y’all not understand greyhounds are never rescued if they come from the track they are retried and they are more spoiled at the track than at home they get real meat and a loving human who takes good care of them 24 hours a day
@@Tif1152 Here we go. Another racing industry clown defending the abuse and neglect Greyhounds suffer EVERYDAY. You're a liar, a fraud and very likely an abuser yourself. Ive worked w 2 different Greyhound RESCUES. Ive seen the suffering, and Ive heard clowns like you try to defend it. It's a FAIL. Your lies arent gonna fly here. That was quite the steaming pile you just laid tho! 💩
The way she just casually talks about the very essence of this dog in such extreme detail shows how attentive and invested she has been from day one with him. This pup is so fortunate to have such a loving and caring person like her in his life!
Greyhounds know they were bred to race. They need to race. It's what they were made to do and they know it. It's not like they are fighting or something.
@@suchabadkitty1293 You keep crying abbuse but won't say where you have ever seen abuse. If you've never seen it yourself, then it's simply not true. Abused greyhounds can't race, it's tge law. So if they're abused, then there are no greyhounds racing anywhere. Bit guess what? Greyhounds race every day so there is no abuse. Prove me wrong.
Blue is amazing, we have a retired greyhound they are lovely dogs. You are spot on about them being lazy, they hate going out for walks and demand being the centre of attention.
We adopted two Greyhounds, Zesty (female) and Crunch(male). We did have to teach them everything. Walking upstairs, walk on leash, play with toys, etc. They crossed the bridge quite awhile back, but we were so blessed to have them part of our family! Enjoy your beautiful furbaby! 💕👍💯🐾
@@robyndismon394 Greyhounds have never lived in homes or had to do stairs or had to go out doors with glass so when they go into a home, they have to learn all this. They are fast learners so it's not that hard to teach them. It's not much different than teaching a baby how to walk or feed themselves.
@@robyndismon394 Because the only thing theyve known is racing to make people money, being trained to race to make people money, and lliving in crates. They dont get to know the joys of being a pet; going to the dog park, having toys and treats and belly rubs and just plain KINDNESS. Once rescued they actually get to just be dogs rather than being used up (and often KILLED) by humans.
LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU is a Sanskrit phrase that translates to "may all beings everywhere be happy and free and may the thoughts words and actions of my own life contribute in some way towards that happiness and freedom for all" 💚👽🛸🐱🐶🐄🐷🐔🐳🐬🦜🦚🍀🍄🌎
Greyhounds are wonderful, I had an ex-racer and she was just incredible - greatly missed. She had the perfect temperament with all people, wasn't keen on other dogs. She adored children. Very low maintenance too. I was shocked at just how affectionate she was.
Greyhounds are never “retired.” Groups have to rescue them or they are killed, because they are deemed worthless. There is a HUGE difference, and people should know any “sport” involving an animal, involved an unwilling animal abused and broken into performing for humans.
@@JustKelso1993 How are they abused? What have you seen yourself? If you had any common sense, you would know that an abused greyhound can't race. So abusing them and expecting them to race as fast as they can is stupid. Try abusing your kid and them let him try to go play a football game or baseball. It can't be done. Greyhounds get the best care. They have to be in good physical condition to race at their best.
LesYeuxSansVisage, Greyhounds are not rescued, they are retired. They are not killed when they retire. Where did you get such ridiculous information from? They are not abused. How can an abused greyhound race? They can't. Anyone with a brain knows that. Lying activist groups like grey2k do not have brains.
It is great that she did not give up on the dog -- she just had to remember this dog runs races or sits in a cage -- PERIOD ! So essentially he is a giant puppy ready to be a sponge to learn as if a baby !
He's doing exactly what retired hounds do. Sleep, eat, and have a funny 5 minutes. That's about as energetic as they get. 3 x 20 minute walks (stops and sniffs included) are enough to keep them fit. They're sprinters, not marathon runners, they don't _do_ exercise if they don't have to!
Greyhounds are just wanna be chihuahua's at heart and don't need as much exercise as people think - They are really lovely dogs and perfect if you are looking for a rescue 👍
Unfortunately, Blue has a heart tumor. His owners have made the decision to not let him suffer anymore, and he is going to be eating toast and sleeping as much as he wants in Heaven. He will make his way to the Rainbow Bridge soon. Goodbye, sweet, Blue. 💙
I cant have a dog at the moment, work & home environment probably not right for a dog right now but when I can, it's going to be a greyhound. They seem like so much fun. Growing up I (or rather my parents) had a number of different breeds, never a greyhound but everything I read and see about them just makes me want one more.
A friend of mine adopted a retiring racing greyhound. He was a sweet dog. Occasionally he would get out and a few of us would go get him. He was still amazingly fast compared to the average large dog. Luckily for us, he would run in predictable large circles that he had been conditioned to run for most of his life.
I have a rescued greyhound that has been trained as a service dog for me. I have had him for 5 years and he is the most remarkable dog I have ever known. He figures out new ways of helping me all the time without training. He has recently begun telling me I have a phone call. I keep my cel on vibrate, so I don't hear it. He hears it and comes to get me. I think all greyhounds get the zoomies! They are hysterical and can make everyone laugh. My greyhound rarely barks. I didn't hear him bark for over 2 years and then one day, he let out one bark on the front deck. Who knows what for? They are great couch potatoes and sleep about 18-20 hours per day! I live in the desert and I walk daily with him off lead. When he gets too far away, all I have to do is call him and raise my arm and he comes flying to my side. He is my eyes, ears, heart and love. I can not imagine life without a greyhound!
He is beautiful. What a character. My Dashchund does the same whining thing when he wants attention. They certainly take over your life with their charm and happiness. Beautiful boy, lucky mum.
TheWriterNW, greyhounds are never forced to race. You can't force a greyhound to do anything. If they won't chase that lure, you can't make them. This is why they train them before they even get to race, to see if they want to chase a lure. If they won't they get adopted. Your lack of education about greyhounds is astounding.
@@TheWriterNW I didn't say anything wrong. You read it wrong. They train them to SEE if they will chase a lure. if they won't chase a lure, they DO NOT force them too. You can't force them to chase. Your lack of understanding is astounding!
I watched this video over a year and a half ago (this is a reuploaded clip) just a month before I was scheduled to adopt my first greyhound. My retired racer, Koda, wound up being just like Blue - Lazy, playful, squeaky, unfailingly loving. A year later I adopted a second hound. Truly, there's no contest, they're the best dogs I have ever lived with. Greyhounds are the best.
There aren't many things better than seeing an adopted dog become a welcome & happy part of someone's life. It's just a joy to see. Thanks for taking the time to allow your relationship to grow together. I hope you're together for many years. Don't shop; adopt!
Thank for saying retired, couch taters, farting and most loveable hounds, I had 2 hounds, half brothers, at 14 stormy crossed rainbow bridge but saun is doing greyt . Loved the video
"They need someone to understand their feelings and thoughts" this is so important and not something that gets talked about. My dog is a rescue, she was living outside for six weeks before she was captured and no one was looking for her. She's so emotional and communicative like this dog that I can't imagine how awful it must've been for her that nobody paid attention to her like that for years, if ever, before me. They don't just need food, water, exercise. They need emotional connection and understanding.
@@suchabadkitty1293 No it is not true. Racing greyhounds are NEVER let outside. They are outside to play, to potty, to get walked, to run sprints and then they are back in the kennels to eat and sleep. If this greyhound was outside and had to be caught, it was probably used for hunting and either escaped or was let go because the hunter didn't need him anymore. You really have to stop making comments of what you know nothing about.
@@ruthhagenbaugh2223 You're a liar and a fraud and anyone w a brain can see that. You are saying these things to defend an abusive industry. You're sick.
He has PERSONALITY!! I haven't had many pets since I've been an adult but I got my dog kind of accidentally as well. My parents bought a new house & asked me 2 move into their old house to stay there to keep it safe & make sure no one tries 2 break in (so it didn't appear to be empty to outsiders) & my mother left 3 of her dogs & 2 cats. Supposed 2 be temporary until she found homes for them as 2 of the dogs were originally supposed 2 be rehomed once she could find good homes as that's how she got them (people gave them up & didn't want them anymore) the 3rd one was a female American Bully that my mother bought from a breeder in Texas & traveled there (from Michigan)to pick her up, when she was puppy. So my mom had her since she was a puppy & at this time she was 2yrs old. I wasn't wanting any pets but since they asked me to move into their home to keep it on the up & up while repairs where being made & until they found someone to rent/buy it, I stayed there with the pets. And after a few months the female American Bully (My mom was also looking to rehome her too bc she just had a 'friend' drop off a pregnant dog at her house & left to go down south to her sister funeral but after a few months NEVER came back or get her dog that ended up have a HUGE LITTER) SO, the female started climbing up in bed with me in the middle of the night & I'd wake up in the a.m. & she would be snuggled up to me lol. And I got to know her & just LOVED her cute & outgoing personality 💕 She such a goofy & love-able dog as well as really smart too! I eventually asked day mom if I could retain ownership over her & be rehomed to me. She was like well yes but I NEVER expected that you would want a pet of any kind (as I used to not be much of a person that wanted pets due to my mother's hoarding of pets growing up) & I told her that she grew on me & I'm already attached 2 her! I did have to train her on a few things like jumping up on people & she learned so fast when I train her for anything. It only took less than a week to teach her not to jump on people, I taught her 5 tricks (Shake, sit, sit "pretty",lay, & roll) that she had never done before & just behaviors I expected of her. She's so happy & so loved!! When I have bad days somehow she senses it & always tries to be super love-able & likes to do a kiss attack on my cheeks!! I LOVE this dog like she's my child!!!
I had a greyhound for 11 years and he was a fantastic pet and friend. We loved every minute we had with him and he was a total nutcase (in a nice way). They make an absolutely Fantastic pet and are so laid back I recommend getting a greyhound to anybody. The ex racers just need a loving family, a quick walk daily and a nice comfy bed.
I worked for a veterinary supply company for many years, and we were ALL kinda pet crazy. One of my co-workers had 2 retired racing greyhounds. They were hilariously lazy, and we loved for her to bring those big babies in to work. They were particularly funny if one of the others brought in her herd of small dogs on the same day, all those little floofies wandering around underneath those 2 tall dogs....not once did any of them get hurt, big or small.
We adopted a Galgo from spain, where he was used for hunting, so there were some similar experiences. He didn't know how to be a pet, didn't know how to play, kinda just wanted to sit on the couch the whole day for a while, and very untrusting, but now he roaches, does plenty of zoomies in the yard (every time I'm shocked at his agility and speed) and he just does the most unexpected goofiest things. What unique dogs they are!
I wish people would stop abusing animals for sport. You can do something about it! Just don't watch horse racing, dog racing, don't go to SeaWorld or to bull fighting...
Greyhound racing as far as I’ve seen and read is not abusive neither are most sports containing dogs(not talking about dog fighting obviously ). It’s fun for the dogs involved and usually is something most enjoy doing especially high energy type dogs who retrieve lots of treats and love, it’s sad and horrible that some people retire then abandon these dogs after however, that’s what I dislike about it personally, many people will just hire trainers and have no real care for the dog…
@@cherokee7896 It depends on where it is. Spain still doesn't have a very good reputation; sadly, neither do some other places like certain US states. The UK wasn't as good as it could have been when we got our first hounds back in the 80s, but it's changed a _lot._ Rules are _really_ strict. Break them and you'll lose your racing licence. And you cannot force a greyhound to race. They do it because they love it. You're looking at 3000 years of breeding - they're genetically programmed to chase small furry things, even if they're neon coloured and making a whizzing noise as they go around a track! To make anyone who needs to feel better, my first blue greyhound came from a vet, a specialist greyhound vet. He gave him to me around the time he'd saved one of my other dog's lives (she'd been on the lead and a labrador ran up and ripped her throat out. Not a word of exaggeration. I've never been so scared - at least not until then. Kids will scare you a little more...). He had his own string of racers that he'd bred, and one of my boy's litter mates - they ran at the top track in the UK at the time, btw - was coming to the end of his career. The vet was sitting with the trainer for the race, discussing this, when the traps opened and out came his dog, jogging around the track, looking at the crowd and smiling as if he was doing a lap of honour! All while a race was going on! He ended up going to live with a vet who lived above a fish and chip shop lol. Perfect place for him because hounds love fish. And chips... And food... They'll retire themselves if you don't beat them to it!
@@Mi_Pi The problem with greyhound racing is that I don't think it is a closely regulated sport (take mma or wrestling for example) so yes, some breeders and trainers use drugs, abuse the animals, or even maim them. Animal racing needs to either have stricter regulation or just cease existing. It's unfortunate that the few ethical types in these businesses have to pay the price, but that's how it is.
