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First Aid
Trained first aiders will not be surprised to learn that similar techniques apply to their dogs too. First and foremost is to ensure that the airway is free of loose teeth or foreign bodies in the case of choking, accident or of blow to the head. Lie the...
missing or stolen sighthounds
Don’t Risk It!!Please do not leave greyhounds and lurchers in unlocked cars, or tied up outside shops or unobserved in your garden! They get stolen. Many, sadly, have been reported missing from all over the country.If your dog is lost there is one...
the last years and bereavement
We who choose to surround ourselveswith lives even moretemporary than our ownlive within a fragile circle,easily and often breached.Unable to accept its awful gaps,we still would live no other way"Irving Townsend Last years(Taken from Anne Finch's book...
Walking with a greyhound
We have been busy recently working on a book (with my father) which we hope will raise some money for GRWE (Greyhound Rescue West of England). The book comprises a description of a number of walks in Herefordshire, together with some local history. Gabby...
The Sighthound family
the greyhound with some of his cousins at Tammsvik Breed descriptions by courtesy of Espen Engh from Part 1 and Part 1V of Ringpress’s wonderful book “The Ultimate Greyhound” ed. Mark Sullivan, available from GIN @ £25 plus postage. Anne contributed Part...
Heart Disease in Dogs
Vet’s Corner - Heart Disease in Dogs Heart disease comes in many forms but the two main categories would be acquired and congenital disease.Congenital disease is where a heart problem is present from birth whereas acquired disease occurs later in life....
What Makes Greyhounds Unique?
Vet’s Corner - What Makes Greyhounds Unique?- A Vet PerspectiveGreyhounds are one of a kind. Their sweet-nature, adaptability and laid-back attitude makes them suitable for all kinds of families and situations. Not only are they unique dogs in terms of...
Pet Insurance
Without a doubt the UK has long been known as a nation of animal lovers. For many of us, our pets are a big part of our lives and are considered one of the family. Therefore, when they fall ill or are involved in an accident, it can be a very stressful...
Book Review
Problems of rehoming GreyhoundsTHE AUTHOR of the book The Pet Owner's Guide to the Greyhound, Anne Finch, has a special interest in Greyhounds, not only because of their gentle and loyal nature, but because of the unique problems presented by the huge...
Ear Tattoos
Identifying your greyhound - ear tattoos English bred greyhounds will have ear tattoos usually consisting of three letters and a figure in the right ear. The figure denotes the number of the pup in the litter. If the number in the letter litter is more than nine,...
Reactive Dogs (UK)
A supporter of GIN has made us aware of this group. The galgos are not an aggressive breed but many can be timid, nervous, anxious and need time to gain their confidence again. Walking nervous dogs can be challenging. This group offers support to owners of all breeds...
Thunder Shirts
OK - so Arthur isn't a greyhound or a galgo but I am still this black lurcher's proud 'Mum'. I am hoping that Arthur's fear of fireworks and what I use to help him overcome his anxiety - may assist in calming other hounds in a similar situation?Arthur is...
Greyhounds and cats 2
Apologies but we do not know the author of this article. If you recognise it, could you please contact us so we can credit the article accordingly. We got our new greyhound, Lukas, from Johanna Beumer of the RGT at Waltham Abbey. He is a 5 year old dark...
Greyhound/ Cat Introductions
A lot of people seem more than daunted by the thought of introducing greyhounds to cats and as there are always waiting lists for 'cat-friendly' greyhounds a lot of others who could be taught to live happily with cats could be missing out on the homes they...
Lavia Poem
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Sorti Poem
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