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ayl715
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posted December 08, 2003 07:22 PM
Hi, I'm new here. We are thinking to get a medium size ( can be large) short hair couch potato to join our family, any suggestion ?
I'm considering a wihippet, how about grey hound ?
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fullhouse9873
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posted December 08, 2003 11:29 PM
I would say go for the greyhound. They can be couch potatos. But just like any dog - they do need regular exercise.
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ayl715
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posted December 09, 2003 12:20 AM
I live nearby a beach, so half an hour running mad in the beach is o.k. ?
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lou3
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posted December 09, 2003 08:09 AM
yep a greyhound will love that - but bear in mind that they have a natural chasing instinct so their recall can be erm - variable. A long extending lead is probably preferable to free running in wide open spaces. But not to worry too much - recommended exercise for a greyhound is just two twenty minutes walks (on lead) per day which is absolutely nothing. (a really active dog like a collie should be getting a minimum 2 hours walking a day PLUS a lot of running about off lead)
Lou
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fullhouse9873
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posted December 09, 2003 11:38 PM
You should contact a grehound rescue. I know someone that adopted a retired greyhound racer - and he is the sweetest dog. Plus the people who work with these dogs can tell you all the good and bad points.
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