I am thinking of rehoming a greyhound. My partner and I work fairly long hours and would not consider getting any other breed of dog that requires more active attention during the day, but I understand greyhounds are happy to sleep most of the day. If someone were to come in midday to let it out for a short walk, does anyone know if the dog would then be content on its own for 4 or 5 hours before and after that midday break until either me or my partner gets home? I would not wish to take on a dog if its going to be unhappy with my lifestyle, but I also wouldn't a greyhound to miss out on being rehomed if it is feasible for me to do so.
2007-03-18 03:20:36 · 16 answers · asked by oriskything 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We have 3 rehomed greyhounds and they really are couch potatoes and can remain on their own for a few hours. They do require some company though (hence having 3 now instead of 1) so do make sure you go home at lunchtime to take it for a walk. Two 20 minute walks a day are sufficient although they would love more if possible.
They are the most docile, lovable dogs I have ever known and they will pay you back in love 10 fold for adopting one from a rescue centre. Good luck.
2007-03-18 03:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
From what I have read, this would be an ideal situation for a greyhound. They like to have a comfy place to sleep, and having someone come in halfway through the day would be a perfect solution - they get to have some stimulation and a potty break.
If you are home most nights and weekends, I don't see why this wouldn't work out for you.
Good luck
2007-03-18 03:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by bio rocks! 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you take it out for a short walk, say about 10 mins before you go to work, and then pop home at lunchtime and walk it for about 30 mins it should be fine, Greyhounds are known for being couch potatoes, ask the rescue place for confirmation of this, but I am sure it would be fine.
2007-03-18 03:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's good that you have thought about this sensibly before rehoming a grey,they are very lazy dogs and alot of them are happy beeing left alone esp as you have some one to come and let it out at lunch time which is great.You will obviously have to find the right dog which is happy beeing left.In there racing days they are used to beeing cooped up in kennels for hours on end so alot of them have had to adapt to beeing left alone,although some this creates seperation anxeity,but like i said you will have to search for the right dog that suits your life style.Good luck and well done for thinking of rehoming a grey.
2007-03-18 04:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by Heavenly20 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We rescued a greyhound a few years ago and although she was ok being left for the sort of time periods you are talking about she did suffer separation anxiety. The answer was simple, we got her a friend. It is very little extra work for the rewards to both our 1st greyhound and to ourselves. Go for it!
2007-03-21 04:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mark H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We used to have a few retired greyhounds. They were great we would leave them about 8 hours at a time at times but they didn't really care cuz they had their favorite toys and bones with them and they had access to the outside to pee and their business u know? but yeah they are really calm. I hope this works out for you, they really are great pets to be with and they dont require all that attention other than about an hour of petting or play or so isnt all that bad. Good luck and have fun.
2007-03-18 03:33:50 · answer #6 · answered by Chad 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The way I read your question, your potential greyhound would be alone 10 hours a day? And that's a minimum because I'm assuming you also do things like go shopping, go out to eat, go to movies, etc.
I can tell you for a fact, by virtue of having 3 greys and having fostered quite a few others, that while it's very true they're very well behaved and quiet house dogs, it's equally true that they're very much "people dogs". They thrive on human interaction. Just because they're well behaved it's not fair to think they'd be just fine being left alone for very long hours.
I would hope you'd wait to save a greyhound until you can devote a little more time to him - it's only fair to the dog.
2007-03-18 04:09:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Most greyhound were raised in groups and so do better in pairs (or more). Which suits many owners fine since they are like potato chips -you can't have only one - sooner or later you want a second.
If you only have room for one talk to the rescue they are likely to know who of their dogs will do OK alone. Many dogs do just fine with working people........
2007-03-18 03:32:30 · answer #8 · answered by ragapple 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Greyhounds are mellow and sweet they adjust to whatever. The dog would be fine alone for that short time. Take one!
2007-03-18 04:12:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I own a greyhound. I adopted him from a friend who adopted him from a fellow who takes them off owners. He's a great old boy. But he needs to be taken on long walks at least three times per day. they metabolise their food very quickly. He has only barked eight times since his initial adoption, and he loves to sleep and be petted. he's great around the kids, and he is clean and beautifully mannered around strangers. He is extremely curious of possums. Why? he won't tell me. I feed him three times a day with wet food, and leave him a full bowl of dry food along with a big bowl of fresh, filtered water for his pleasure during the day and night. he is well tempered on the lead, but if you're going to tempt fate and allow him to run, do so only after you've known the dog for at least six months. If you do adopt one, remember that they are bred for racing, and trained very hard. I would say abused, but many in the dog racing field would argue otherwise, so please be gentle.
2007-03-18 03:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋