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 Adopting a Greyhound -- Meeting other breeds |
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Most racing greyhounds have never seen anything but other racing greyhounds until they come off-track. Small dogs like chihuahuas, large furry dogs like chow-chows, or dogs with no tails, such as boxers, are not a part of the world greyhounds have known. | ||
 Greyhounds are extremely dog-social and can easily fit into homes where another breed of dog lives. But to make sure, we dog-test. Age and personality are also considerations. Some greyhounds might love to live with a high-energy dalmatian or lab; for others, it would be a nightmare. An older dog might not appreciate an exuberant companion, whereas a young dog might welcome it.We insist on a home visit to any home wanting to adopt a greyhound. One reason for this is to meet the companion animals already living there. We want to make sure a greyhound will be happy with these dogs and that these dogs will welcome a new dog into the house. On adoption day, current dogs in the household are invited to our kennel along with their owners to meet the greyhound we think might be a good match.
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 We introduce carefully and make sure proper dog manners are observed. This visit is an important one. How the dogs interact and play together will determine whether that particular greyhound will go to that particular home. Only if the dogs enjoy each other's company will the adoption process move ahead. |
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