Adopt a Senior Greyhound? Well I Never...

If you’ve never thought about adopting a senior greyhound, think again! Greyhounds lead long healthy lives, with a life span of around 12 – 14 years, and by the time they’re six, they’re pretty much classified as seniors. They’re full sized, well behaved and, while they enjoy a bit of physical and mental stimulation, they’re well and truly over nipping at your ankles for constant attention or a walk. Yes, at six, greyhounds have plenty of years ahead of them and they’re looking for love and a long-term family for companionship. I know, you may be tempted to take on a puppy. After all, they’re sweet to look at, gorgeous to cuddle and you’ll have them for longer than six or eight years… but have you really thought about it? Puppies can be difficult to train. Teething, toileting, crying, escaping… they’re a bundle of energy that requires constant time and attention you may not have. And do you know how big they’ll grow or how their personality will express itself? Adopting a senior greyhound, takes all the guesswork – and a lot of the hard work – out of the equation. Senior greyhounds are fully grown, so you know what you’re getting and they’re low-maintenance – they shed lightly and an occasional brush and a nail clip is all you’ll need to do. They’re also compliant – so while you might think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, when it comes to greyhounds, you can! Being naturally laid-back, intelligent and sensitive, they’ll respond well to the right training methods… and give them somewhere soft and warm to lie and they’ll quickly settle in and love their new home.

Take it easy with your greyhound

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