Which dog would you suggest greyhound or terrier cross?

Question

I am rehoming a dog from the dogs trust but cant decide which dog to get my husband has fallen in love with a ex racing greyhound, while I have fallen for a cross breed terrier. Unfortunately getting both is not an option. They are so different and dont laugh but I feel guilty that I have to choose to start with. I am a huge dog lover and feel for the dog we dont choose. Any advise

Answer 1

Hi I have owned dogs my whole life both bought as puppys and rehomed from the RSPCA, I have got terriers at the moment and they are much more of a hand full then Greyhound/Lurcher types. I had a lurcher ***** and she 6 months old when we rescued her she was so easy she just needed a blast for 20 min a day and she pretty much slept the rest of the time. She was so layed back she loved affection and was the loyalest dog ever.
At the moment I have a 10 year old Jack Russle which we bred from his father who we rescued form the RSPCA. They have very indipendant personalities and like to do their own thing they do tend to wander if they get half a chance and they pretty much choose who is their master and ignore the other. They can be very loving and loyal but on the other hand they could also be snappy and grumpy. As the dog is a part bred terrier I would edge on the side of caution. Do you know what he is mixed with?
I tried to rehome a 6month old Akita/German shepard mix and he tried to eat my JRT and went to snap at my niece. Apparently he was good with children and other dogs he has since been destroyed don't know why but can only imagen. So I don't really trust mixed breed dogs our local RSPCA is inundated with cross breeds (mungrles). Terriers can also be unpredictable if you don't have young children or family members he will probibly be fine but I wouldn't totally trust one if you are rescueing especially as you wont know his full history warts and all! Follow youe heart if you have any doubt at all about either of them dont get them also the dog who is meant to be will choose you not the other way round.
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I have 3 greyhounds (and have fostered many others) so I'm obviously prejudiced. But I can honestly say I've never had any quieter, more well-behaved house dog. Mine go out for about an hour walk in the morning (weather permitting of course) and for a shorter one in the afternoon, but most people I know take them about 1/2 hour a day and they're fine with that. THEy're are also big affection sponges - they're very loving and even funny dogs.

Terriers are totally different in temperament - so it really depends what you like in a dog. Because of what terriers were bred to do, a lot of them are hyper, or diggers, or bark a lot. The downside to a greyhound is that you can't let them off leash.

As long as you love and enjoy your new dog, you'll have made the right choice!

Answer 3

Don't feel guilty about the dog you don't choose because you are giving a dog a home and someone else is likely to come along who will take the other one.More important is not the breed but the size of your house. Will a small dog be more appropriate?
Terriers and greyhounds are both intelligent breeds but both will need some basic training. Which one is most likely to bolt when let off the leash. Before choosing ask if the dog has basic skills such as house training i.e is he clean? Can he sit, wait,stay. lie down on command. Will he want to get into bed with you or be content to sleep in the kitchen. It is probably important to know who had the dog before to know if it is likely to settle with you without taking over the whole house. Whichever dog you choose you are going to have to put in a lot of time and effort and you and your husband will have to agree on training and both stick to the same thing or the dog will be in charge. Hope this helps.
Personally I would choose the terrier but I may be biased as I have a Tibetan myself

Answer 4

so whjat are your circumstances? Do you want a hyperactive dog who is on the go all day and is hard to train? Or do you want a calm affectionate dog who doesn't need a lot of long walks? If the latter then go for the greyhound. Personally I like an easy life so would go for the greyhound every time. Greyhounds are the most affectionate dogs, very easy to keep, they are clean and calm.
Contrary to what some people seem to think, greyhounds actually need less excersize than small dogs. A potter around the garden a couple of times a day, a few times in the park or around the block and they are in heaven.
p.s. PLEASE do not abbreviate the name to 'grey'. Only ignorant people shorten the correct name i.e. grey = greyhound
jack = jack russell terrier, rott = rottweiler, dobe = doberman

Answer 5

It really is something that you and your hubby have to decide. Terriers can be very busy little dogs, Greyhounds on the other hand like to nothing better than to lie in front of the fire, they are very gentle dogs and do not need the amount of exercise that people imagine!
If it was me choosing, and I didn't have a house full of GSD's then I would personally go for the Greyhound.
I'm sure you will make the right choice.

Answer 6

I'd choose the ex-racing greyhound.

They make loving pets and are great with kids.

And plus terrier crosses have a lot more medical problems than the average greyhound

Answer 7

First you need to read up on rescued greyhounds. They can be an excercsie of patients. You need to teach them how to use stairs, what mirrors are, etc. They also need room to run. A terrier cross may come with his own issues too. Just see which dog would best fit your lifestyle and house. Good luck with your decision they both sound great!

Answer 8

Greyhound would be my choice, I know people that have them, they say they r nothing more than overgrown couch potatoes, who like nothing more than to curl up and sleep near their owners. They r know to chase after rabbits and such, but can also walk a stately walk on a leash. If u have the room, why not get them both, two aren`t that much more of a bother than having one. Trust me, I`ve had multi dogs at one time, other than the expense, four was as easy to care for as one. Each had its own personality and u learned how to deal with each. I had 2 big ones outdoors most of the time and two small ones indoors most of the time. We all lived in harmony. Good luck with urs.

Answer 9

If the re-homing is the big issue, I would choose the greyhound as small dogs tend to be more popular and find new homes more readily. Also, greyhounds are truly wonderful dogs. They are quiet, loyal and easy to work with. Go for the greyhound!!!!

Answer 10

Greyhounds are very prey driven, so if you have cats or other small animals greyhounds may not be a good option. However, depending on the terrior mix, they can be hunting type dogs as well. Greyhound will be lazy until given the opportunity to run. Even though they are retired does not mean they don't like/ want to run.