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PLEASE NOTE: We've found that people who choose a dog based on a photo and brief profile such as those below often don't end up with the best dog for their lifestyle and family. So rather than let adopters pick the dog they want from these profiles, our adoption representatives use all the information we have on each dog to help adopters find just the right dog. Our goal is always a match that's great for both dog and family. Please allow us to help you find the best greyhound for you.
Dune is a beautiful, 20 months-old greyhound boy. He is slightly smaller than your average male greyhound. Absolutely nothing else is average about Dune. He has striking good looks and a silky, shiny coat that is getting better all the time. Dune will need more TLC and patience than your average greyhound. Some would call him shy, a little skittish, or afraid of people which is a small part of his story. With a little extra time and work he becomes playful and bonded to "his" people. He is the first greyhound his foster dad has been around that plays "peekaboo" like a little kid. When he develops a certain level of trust he will bow down in his "down dog" pose, wag his tail, and yodel or bark at you. He is very comfortable around any other breed or size of dog. Dune learns quickly what is expected of him which helps make him a well-behaved house pet. Dune is certainly not the "run of the mill" dog nor the perfect pet for just anyone. But he will be a great and rewarding companion for the right home who is willing to have a beautiful, loving, slightly timid companion.
Macho is a handsome and affectionate chap. His tail spins like a helicopter when he greets you. He gets along well with the galgos and the grey in this foster home. He is curious around the cats and wants to get near. They hiss and he backs off plus he is quick learner. Macho likes to talk a bit and let me know if I am a little slow to prepare the meals. He is a gentleman at meal time, waits his turn and respects the other dogs space. He always follows his foster mom everywhere, even into the bath room. He likes walks and does well on a leash. He tends to cross in front of him mom when on and maybe even off the leash. Yes he is still working on learning some the basic dogs manners. He is food motivated and responds well to positive reinforcement. In time he will discover the joy of stuffed toys as he as such a fun personality and seems to enjoy the adventure of his new life.
Natalia is a petite young girl who is full of playful energy and very loving. She lives with three other greyhounds and a cat. Natalia is very easy on the leash. We hardly know she is walking beside us. She loves to ride in the car and she loves meeting people while shopping at her favorite pet store. She enjoys tossing around her favorite stuffies, sunning herself outside and treat times. This outgoing girl would do well in a home with lots of toys and plenty of human companionship. She is slowly learning that the kitchen counters are off limits. Natalia is a true beauty.
Walter is kind of a special dog. On the outside he's a big, gorgeous male who looks ready to lead the pack, but on the inside he's the original cowardly lion--scared of everything from his own shadow to blowing papers, innocent horses, and, scariest of all, trash trucks. He is very curious about people, anxious to approach, but until he really knows them, it's too scary, especially if they do something radical, like sneeze. He rides very well in the car, although it takes a bit of urging to get him in. He walks very well on a leash, and there's no problem with pulling - he wants to be right next to you. Walter quickly found out how much he loves stuffed toys and he loves to pile them around his bed (we think he's building a bunker). He loves to eat, but has learned, via the squirt bottle, what is off limits. He does very well with kids and seems more comfortable with them than with adults. He doesn't have an aggressive bone in his body. He also does well with other dogs if they're not too scary. He lives well with a dobie and a boxer mix. He will be a wonderful dog for someone who is willing to be patient and help him see that the world is really not such a scary place and of course he will also require another dog, preferably a grey, who would like to be the leader!
Farah has a sleek, light brindle body and long legs. She can be very charming and is just a bit mysterious. She seemed to come from the track with a definite idea of what her life in retirement should be: long walks two times a day, meals at meal time, and an early bed time. Amazingly she has slept all night from the first day she came to GreySave. She is living with four greyhounds and does not seem to mind their existence in her home. At the same time while she ignores the other greys she is very pleasant to them. She has never growled, rolled her lips, or even given the other greys an "evil greyhound" stare. Farah pretty much prefers her own favorite beds. Yes, she has one in the family room, one in the living room and one in the bedroom. And when in bed she somewhat expects to have a tummy rub every so often. Unless Farah is so mysterious the foster mom can't read here she thinks that Farah might be happy as an only princess as long as her human subjects were around to walk her, feed her, and let her sleep on her favorite tuffet. Farah is a somewhat unique girl.
Viper is a very young, handsome boy who is shy at first and a little timid in new surroundings. Viper will need ongoing TLC, positive reinforcement, and patience by his forever family. He is learning to enjoy a good hug and he shadows his foster parents. He lives with two female and one male greyhound, along with a house cat and a whippet. He was unimpressed with a visiting Chihuahua and he ignores the house cat. Viper’s focus and interaction so far is mostly with his foster parents and not so much with the resident greyhounds. He is just starting to play with stuffies and he really enjoys using the dog door to go outside whenever he needs to visit the back yard. Viper is a quick learner and responds easily to correction. He waits calmly at meal times for his food and does not mind the excited energy of the resident pack. He has always shown respect for the other dog’s space. Viper is food motivated and gives good eye contact when learning something new. Despite his shyness and timid nature, Viper is sure to mature into a fun-loving companion in the right home.
Shadow is the perfect gentleman: well-mannered, confident, and friendly. At 7 ½ years old, he has outgrown puppy “foolishness” while still keeping his sense of fun and play. He enjoys the company of humans and other dogs (large and small), and behaves nicely with the three cats in his foster home--mostly by ignoring them. He likes attention and affection but also knows how to be alone. He has lived as an only dog and could do so again, provided that he was not left alone for too many hours. Shadow likes to go out for walks, go for car rides, and meet new people. He tends to talk more than many greyhounds–not barking, but rather speaking or “roo-ing” (he can even imitate the “ah-oo-ah, ah-oo-ah” of a vintage Lincoln). He usually restricts his conversation to just before walks or meal times. His winning personality matches his good looks. He’s the dog who has it all, just waiting to be the perfect companion.
Ana is a friendly little girl who has a very tender heart. She is very submissive and will roll on to her back for a good tummy rub. She is starting to enjoy playing with her toys. Ana enjoys going on long walks, running from room to room in the house, and showing off her beautiful smile. She loves to give kisses and will sit next to you while you give her hugs. Ana is good on the leash. She will occasionally get caught up in the moment and try to pull. A simple reminder is all it takes to get her to walk with you. Ana lives with 2 cats and three greyhounds. She would love someone to play chase with. Ana will need a buddy to show her the ropes, and a human that is willing to give Ana confidence in herself.
Explanation of the Small dog/Cat Tolerance Listings Nearly all greyhounds get along very well with dogs of medium size or larger, regardless of breed. But some do not get along with small dogs or cats. In the Small dog/cat tolerant listings above, the first letter refers to how we think the greyhound would do with small dogs, the second to how he would do with cats. The listings above for the most part are based on how the greyhound tested when he first came off the track. Some listings have been adjusted as we've seen how he has done in his foster home. An "N/N" listing above means that, in our judgment, this dog is not suited to live with either small dogs (under 20 pounds) or cats. Note that some greyhounds do fine with small dogs but not with cats, so receive a Y/N listing. A "W" listing in either category means that the greyhound, with proper training and supervision such as an experienced greyhound adopter could provide, could learn to live with small dogs or cats. A "Y" listing means that the greyhound with proper supervision initially should adapt quickly to life with small dogs and cats. He may even be living with them now in his foster home. A "?" listing usually means that the dog has not yet been tested.
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Dune
Hondo-Ozzie -- 
Macho -- 
Natalia -- 
Walter
Arthur -- 
Farah
O'Grady -- 
Skipper
Viper -- 
Shadow
Ana
Carlee
Raja