Kippers
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Been wanting a Greyhound for a while and today took the family to the local retired greyhound trust to have a look.
Liked 2 instantly.
Both walked faultlessly on the lead when we took them for a walk. They were both great with both my kids.
Was hard picking any out of the 20 or so that was there.
Ive even got their racing names and looking at their racing history has been quite cool.
Tough decision which one to pick really.
Goldie or Dennis



[Edited on 01-09-2013 by Kippers]
[Edited on 14-09-2013 by Kippers]
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Marc
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So you're taking them both home?
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Kippers
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Nope got to pick one.
We liked both of them so he said take them for a walk and have a think.
I liked Goldie and the wife liked Dennis.
I'm still 50/50.
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Cavey
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Gotta pick the one with a people name.
[Edited on 26-08-2013 by Cavey]
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sc0ott
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The goldhound looks the best out of the two
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N16K
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did something happen to the golden ones side (pic 2)? surgery etc
[Edited on 26-08-2013 by N16K]
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Corsa_Sport21
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The goldhound would pass as a Giraffe in that Chinese Zoo so i would pick that 1.
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Ben J
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Dennis deffo. I want a Greyhound called Trevor. Will get one at some point.
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Kippers
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quote: Originally posted by N16K
did something happen to the golden ones side (pic 2)? surgery etc
[Edited on 26-08-2013 by N16K]
Yeah had an accident when racing.
Its odd you cant feel anything when you rub it but the fur is black.
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N16K
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quote: Originally posted by Kippers
quote: Originally posted by N16K
did something happen to the golden ones side (pic 2)? surgery etc
[Edited on 26-08-2013 by N16K]
Yeah had an accident when racing.
Its odd you cant feel anything when you rub it but the fur is black.
Only asked because the Golden would have been my pick personally. Nice idea getting a retired racing dog 
[Edited on 26-08-2013 by N16K]
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Ian W
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It's always find animals wearing muzzles really homely :-|
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N16K
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quote: Originally posted by Ian W
It's always find animals wearing muzzles really homely :-|
I would hope it is only for viewing ?
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Kippers
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Yeah only put muzzle on for the walk.
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sc0ott
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Theyll be needed for when people test drive them so they dont attack kittens or people.
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quote: Originally posted by sc0ott
Theyll be needed for when people test drive them so they dont attack kittens or people.
Test drive
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strick206
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quote: Originally posted by Ben J
Dennis deffo. I want a Greyhound called Trevor. Will get one at some point.
A couple of mine may be retiring soon and will need a good home, based at Belle Vue currently so not far
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nathy_87
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When I got my boxer few years ago we had our jack russell with us and when we took the boxer for walk she didn't need a muzzle. Suppose it's different for different kennels?
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micra_pete
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The muzzle is because ex racers will eat anything. Rabbits, squirrels, hares, ducks, small cats if they get away from you.
Great dogs but the chase instinct is strong.
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Hammer
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Vicious fuckers, one attacked my lab from nowhere. I ended up rolling about with it on the canal footpath and the greyhounds owner ended up in the canal.
I hadn't noticed the gash on my dogs face or I'd have thrown the greyhound in the canal with the owner.
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Jambo
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Always sunny in Glasgow.
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dragon2309
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I'm sure the actions of that one dog accurately portrays the entire breed.
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Hammer
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quote: Originally posted by dragon2309
I'm sure the actions of that one dog accurately portrays the entire breed.
Couldn't give a fuck, it's my own experience. Up to that point I had no opinion of them.
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SVM 286
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The male one will stink but he won't leave burn marks on your lawn when he pisses.
The female one won't stink anywhere near as bad, but she'll trash your lawn when she does a wee on it.
Hard choice Kippers old bean.
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SVM 286
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Btw Kippers, you look about nineteen and your daughter looks about ten!
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by Hammer
Vicious fuckers, one attacked my lab from nowhere. I ended up rolling about with it on the canal footpath and the greyhounds owner ended up in the canal.
I hadn't noticed the gash on my dogs face or I'd have thrown the greyhound in the canal with the owner.
Good lad
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