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Are you
looking for a nuzzler, cuddler, lover, and a life-long companion?
If so, you might want to consider a retired
racing greyhound. Yes, these ex-athletes who are bred for speed,
health, intelligence, and sociability make excellent house pets.
Because they have been in bustling kennels and a racing environment
that requires extensive handling, they crave human company. As pet
owners, we don’t care about speed, but the breed’s
gentle, loving personality makes them a compatible family member. 
The
greyhounds we place are usually between 2 and 5 years of age. They
weigh between 50 and 80 pounds and stand from 26 to 30 inches. They
come in black, white, fawn (tan), blue (gray), brindle (striped),
ticked (spotted), and combinations of these colors. Please keep in mind
the color of the dog is not important when choosing a greyhound. It is
the personality and temperament that matches your family’s
needs that is most important. Greyhounds are very clean; they have no
doggy odor and have minimal shedding.
With
thousands of years of breeding and their race training behind them,
greyhounds must NEVER be allowed to run loose. They must always be
leashed and handled by an adult when outdoors unless they are in a
securely fenced area, now matter how many acres of property you own.
Years of obedience training and bonding will NOT change this. They
simply cannot be trusted to return when you call them, especially if
they are in pursuit of prey. Besides, most cities have leash laws. Far
too many greyhounds have died because their owners thought they could
be trusted off leash.
Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption requires
adopters to have a fenced yard. A suitable fenced area can be
constructed for minimal cost.
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