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by Lee Livingood (Author) "In this part, I give you the lowdown on the history of Greyhounds and how your dog's history is a part of who he is..." (more)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (13 Sep 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0764552767
ISBN-13: 978-0764552762
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 19.3 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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“The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you.”
—Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project

“Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner.”
—Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends Northwest

The Greyhound has been celebrated in song and legend for thousands of years. Nowadays, Greyhounds are bred almost exclusively for racing. In the bad old days, prior to the 1980s, dogs that didn’t make the grade at the track, and those past their primes, were destroyed. According to official estimates, 60,000 of these noble, mild–mannered dogs were destroyed each year! Fortunately, a number of organizations now exist devoted to rescuing these unwanted dogs and placing them in good homes.

Thinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound? Or maybe you’re already sharing your life with one of these charming animals. Either way, this friendly guide tells you everything you need to know to:

Understand the Greyhound personality
Find a retired racing Greyhound to adopt
Choose the right ex–racer for you and your family
Educate yourself and your retired racer
Give your new pal the diet and exercise it needs
Keep your dog healthy and happy for years to come

With plenty of good humor and straight–talk, Lee Livingood drawing on her forty–years of experience training adult rescue dogs to cover all the pros and cons of being a retired racing Greyhound owner, and she fills you in on:

The amazing 8000–year history of the Greyhound
Deciding whether an ex–racer is the right do for you and your family
Physical and behavioral characteristics
How to get a retired racer used to living in a home and be a companion
Dealing with common behavioral and health problems
Feeding, grooming, and exercising a Greyhound
Fun things to do with your hound

Bursting with expert advice on all aspects of living with an ex–racer, Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies is must reading for anyone considering adoption or who’s already taken the leap.

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"A no–nonsense guide to the joys and pitfalls of adopting the retired racing Greyhound." Bruce Skinner, Editor in Chief, A Breed Apart Praise for Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies^® "The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you." —Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project "Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner." —Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends Northwest

Find out about your retired racing Greyhound's special needs

Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content Are you thinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound, or are you already sharing your life with one? This fun and friendly book is bursting with expert advice on all aspects of owning an ex–racer: understanding the Greyhound personality, taking care of your new friend, teaching good manners, and much more.

Discover how to: Find a retired racing Greyhound to adopt Choose the right ex–racer for you Manage your new friend Educate yourself and your retired racer Maintain good health, proper exercise, and diet

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4.0 out of 5 stars A helpful resource, good for dipping into, 5 Jun 2006

By	B. Daniels "Bethan" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have found this a very useful guide to owning a retired greyhound. Being new to greyhounds I needed something that was going to equip me with the basics and a little bit more detail where necessary, and it certainly did that. I am still dipping into it from time to time e.g. the other day I had to remove a tick and I instantly turned to this book to help me!

In places the American-isms can be a little annoying but if you are prepared to forgive these there is a lot of information on offer. The author is clearly someone who loves greyhounds, which comes across well in the book and is much nicer than reading a cerebral, factual book which doesn't convey a delight in these beautiful animals. For example I like her affectionate term "needlenoses".

I found some of the advice a bit contradictory to other sources I have read e.g. she says not to raise the food bowls off the ground as it may be more likely to contribute to bloat than just having them on the floor. Also she doesn't recommend worming unless the dog has been tested and proven to have worms. I have been told by vets that all dogs should be routinely wormed. Also there are some tick-borne diseases discussed which I don't think are relevant to dog owners in the UK.

Despite these things I really value this book and still refer to it on a regular basis.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Heart Greyhounds, 14 Mar 2007

By	K. C. Simm "kenart" (Lancashire UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Owning rescued greyhounds for a while now, I suppose I am qualified to look at this book. I can't fault it. Like all dummies guides, it is not. It is well written, informative and extremly useful. The only fault I can lay at its doorstep is the over American bias. All useful contacts are over that side of the pond. There are many useful charities over this side that do sterling work for these wonderful and sometimes much abused animals. That aside a very helpful addition to the library. If you are thinking of getting a rescue greyhound it is a must purchase. You can then teach your dog to get upstairs. Rescue greyhounds don't know what stairs are for. As the author says there are many areas of training that are peculiar to these special dogs that you do need to be aware of. Include other long dogs, and Lurcher's in this statement.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book to read before you adopt!, 23 Jan 2007

By	K. Thompson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book really useful and informative about owning and training a greyhound. Having never owned a dog before I decided I would rescue a greyhound and have to admit I never thought it would be complicated! This book really helped me to settle my new girl in and deal with the day to day issues she had. It helped me to introduce her to the 2 cats, stairs, washing machines etc. all the things that you don't realise they have never encountered before. This book was recommended to me by a greyhound owner and I would recommend to anyone thinking of adopting one of these amazing dogs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good for any dog owner, not just greyhounds
this is an excellent book that has served me well with advice and useful information. It would be helpful for the care of any breed of dog.

Published 27 days ago by J. Pearson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information for anyone thinking of adopting a greyhound
Bought this book after adopting a retired racer and its been great.
covers everything you would and should know about rehoming greyhounds, very informative and would be a... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Mrs. C. Bowler

3.0 out of 5 stars Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies
Good read, full of very useful information, particularly useful if you live in the US, nevertheless worth buying.

Published 3 months ago by Ms. Lesley Culverhouse

4.0 out of 5 stars An english author would be better
Was very useful to a first time Greyhound adopter, but sometimes terms where a little confusing if you are not from the USA as is the author,
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Published 9 months ago by jennifer juniper

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