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    Beth

    6 yr 10 mo
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    Female
    LocationAlfie's Dream for Greyhounds, Dumfries and Galloway
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    Roo

    6 yr 4 mo
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    Female
    LocationRGOA, Essex
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    Shelby

    7 yr 9 mo
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    Female
    LocationRGOA, Essex
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    Spike

    6 yr 10 mo
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    Male
    LocationRGOA, Essex

Greyhounds as pets

Learn more about what amazing pets greyhounds make and how to welcome one into your life.

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Greyhounds as Pets

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    When greyhounds finish their racing career between the ages of 1 and 5 years old, they retire
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    Try to find out all you can about greyhounds (their personality, quirks, temperament and needs) to help you
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    Try to find out all you can about greyhounds (their personality, quirks, temperament and needs) to help you
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    Before your new best friend arrives there will be a few things for you to prepare for
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    The advice is very much start as you mean to go on but above all be calm, consistent and patient with your new housemate.
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    Remember that up until the day he/she comes home, your greyhound will have lived in a kennel with their pack, having
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    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, but it also marks the start of peak tick season. This guide explains how ticks affect dogs, how to check for them after walks, the best prevention products available, and what to do if you find a tick on your dog.
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    Spring has arrived and Graham’s mum has entered full spring-cleaning mode. Cupboards are being emptied, toys are under threat, and Graham is deeply concerned about the future of his favourite bed. Graham shares his official guide to what humans should keep, what they can throw away, and why the most important thing to make space for this spring is cuddles on the sofa.
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    Spring is a wonderful season for longer walks and outdoor adventures with your greyhound, but it also brings seasonal risks. From wildlife awareness and parasites to spring plants, weather changes, and delicate greyhound skin care, this guide covers everything UK greyhound owners need to know to keep their dogs safe, healthy, and happy throughout the season.
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