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Post by MarePower on Feb 25, 2003 16:23:37 GMT -5
Here it goes...going to try and post a picture of Russell...my exracers. Got him when he was less then a week off the track when I used to volunteer at greyhound rescue. He is 10 years old now...he's lived with me for 7 years. Hard to believe. Oh well..here it goes.... ![]() C:\My Documents\My Pictures\Russell.jpg[/img] |
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Post by Christi on Feb 25, 2003 20:16:44 GMT -5
Didn't work.  If you email it to me at markandchristi@attbi.com, I'll upload it and post for you! I wanna see him!  Christi |
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Post by Christi on Feb 26, 2003 14:28:17 GMT -5
What an adorable face!!! ;D  |
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Post by Katmease on Feb 26, 2003 22:42:47 GMT -5
What a sweetie! He's a lucky boy & what a great name!
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Post by Smay on Mar 1, 2003 8:20:20 GMT -5
Russel Sprout is the CUTEST thing! Look at those bright eyes! He looks so fun-loving and happy.
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Post by RavensMom on Mar 5, 2003 8:06:48 GMT -5
Hi MarePower. I've always wanted one, are they difficult? I couldn't do it anytime soon, but I haven't let go of the idea yet and wonder if there's anything I need to know...
Thanks!
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Post by HokieThea on Mar 5, 2003 13:55:33 GMT -5
Yes, I want more info too! I keep on telling my husband that we have an ex-racehorse, now we need an ex-racedog! I also tell him that if he lets me get a greyhound he can buy and ex-racecar. I have heard conflicting reports about greyhounds. I hear they are sweet, but that they have to be on a leash or in a yard, you can't just let them out. Are they obedient? How long do they live?
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Post by Truth on Mar 24, 2003 16:08:42 GMT -5
My girlfriend has an ex-racer. She's had him 3 or 4 years now. She blames me because I've been talking about getting one. We went to a pet store chain here that invites organizations in to show pets that are available for adoption. The greyhounds were there and the rest is history  He's a sweetheart. She also got an Italian Greyhound. She'd like to ring her neck sometimes. She's pretty hyper, while Pokey is so laid back. She regrets not getting another ex-racer  |
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Post by Dawn on Apr 5, 2003 18:56:08 GMT -5
Greyhounds are extremely quiet normally, big couch potato's but boy hoo-whee can the move when they want to, hence the on-leash thing. I have seen a few in the obedience ring so it can be done  There coats are really easy care, slicker brush, etc. They do tend to need dentals every few years, something about their teeth are just that way & eye problems that require drops regularly are not uncommon as they age. But they are wonderfully sweet dogs & normally already crate trained when you get to them due to how they are housed at the kennels/tracks you just have to expand that training to the house. Most rescues do require a fenced yard due to the fact that they are a sighthound & love to chase rabbits/squirrels, etc. But you can have a great time lure-coursing with them |
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Post by Skye Pilot on Apr 7, 2003 6:52:47 GMT -5
Marepower.... are you sure my daughter isn't yours..... she lives for MinPins and Greyhounds and FL.... LOL!!! Your Sprout is so cute! Look at that face! Hey Christi.... there are no little smilie guys in this category..... like the HAHAHA guys....  |
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Post by mcooper on Sept 14, 2003 19:44:02 GMT -5
OMG That has got to be the CUTEST dog I have ever seen. Now I have to go adopt one!!!!! |
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Post by classicollars on Jan 9, 2005 10:34:08 GMT -5
What a ham - great photo!!! I love the name Russel Sprout...(so clever!) and looking at that eager little face, it really seems to fit. :-)
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He's a sweetheart. She also got an Italian Greyhound. She'd like to ring her neck sometimes. She's pretty hyper, while Pokey is so laid back. She regrets not getting another ex-racer 
There coats are really easy care, slicker brush, etc. They do tend to need dentals every few years, something about their teeth are just that way & eye problems that require drops regularly are not uncommon as they age. But they are wonderfully sweet dogs & normally already crate trained when you get to them due to how they are housed at the kennels/tracks you just have to expand that training to the house. Most rescues do require a fenced yard due to the fact that they are a sighthound & love to chase rabbits/squirrels, etc. But you can have a great time lure-coursing with them 
