Reddit reviews Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies®

No problem! I'm just at that super excited pre-adoption stage and want to spread the love on this breed. GRA specifically mentioned in an email to me that they've had people adopt from as far out as Ottawa, so you guys are more than close enough for at least one.

Make sure to post in r/greyhounds as well as seem like a respectable and knowledgeable bunch for any questions and concerns.

Also if they're up for it, a bunch of people have recommended to me Retired Racers for Dummies. It's a comprehensively thorough book that talks about breed specific information, like certain medications greyhounds seem allergic to. Or to make sure you teach them that windows are solid objects and pools aren't.

>What caveats do you have for me about the breed? I heard they have bad teeth. What else should I know before getting one?

How much exercise and stimulation do you currently do with your GSD? Will you be exercising them together or separately?

Some Greyhounds like all dogs. Some Greyhounds prefer other Greyhounds, sighthounds, and other pointy dogs. Some Greyhounds don't enjoy small dogs and may not test OK for them. It depends on the individual.

Bad teeth? I know quite a few with good or excellent teeth. My foster (6 now) had perfect teeth under some tartar, which was fixed by a proper dental. Mine is senior and has not required any extractions, no issues. A lot of it is genetics, too. A lot of it is regular care/brushing.

If you're thinking of adopting, you should borrow or buy at least Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies and give it a read-through -- it has a lot of information to absorb at once and may be too much, but it is helpful nonetheless -- or start talking to a group, look at their reference material on their website, and do some other reading online.