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    Wacker

    7 yr 6 mo
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    LocationRGOA, Essex
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    Foxy

    8 yr 3 mo
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    Female
    LocationRGOA, Essex
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    Shelby

    7 yr 8 mo
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    LocationRGOA, Essex
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    Leo

    10 yr 1 mo
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    Male
    LocationWimbledon Greyhound Welfare (Hersham Hounds), Surrey

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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    In this heartwarming greyhound adoption story, GHUK staff Tom shares his own journey of bringing retired racing greyhound Blossom home with the support of Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust. From her calm first day in a quiet countryside bungalow to her playful “mad five minutes” and sofa snuggles, , Blossom’s transition into retirement shows just how beautifully greyhounds adapt to calm, home life, and why we all need a greyhound by our side.
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    This Valentine's, Graham shares his expert wisdom on dating humans, spotting red flags, claiming sofas, and gently training people to love you properly.
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    Greyhounds may be gentle, but their love is unforgettable. From soft “roos” to leaning cuddles, they form loyal, lasting bonds. Discover the signs of greyhound affection and why adopting one brings a unique, life-changing love into your home.
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