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You will need ID tags made with your contact details on, as by law your dog
must wear a collar with a tag when out in a public place and of course if lost
can hopefully be reunited with you quickly.

A different lead I’ve successfully been using is one
with double handle loops. I’ve found the second loop
is just in the right position to give you close control
when needed and the nylon material is comfortable to
hold. Available online with lots of colour choices etc.
This one I use is 2.5cm wide and approximately 1.5m
long. Once your galgo has settled in another useful
item to add to your list is a long line. This of course
should only be attached to a harness never to a
collar. From experience I suggest a 5 metre line is a
good length. It’s long enough to practice a bit of recall and give your dog
more freedom but not too long to get all tangled up in!

Please DON’T use a retractable type as they do not give sufficient control
and can be dangerous in certain situations, not least possibly causing your
galgo to panic and run if the handle is accidentally pulled from your hand.

As galgos have very little body fat and very thin
natural coats, the next item on your shopping list
will be coats. You will need two; galgos definitely
don’t like rain, so a thin raincoat for those wet
days and a warm lined winter coat for when the
temperatures drop are essentials. These will get
you started and there are many more variations
that may be useful like a hi vis coat if you’re
walking in the dark during those winter months or
an indoor fleece for night time if you don’t have
your heating on but I suggest you start with the
basics and
you’ll soon work out what else you
need. Galgos like greyhounds are a
specific body shape so you’re very
unlikely to find the right coats at
your local pet shop. GIN do sell a
nice range of well priced coats and
of course every purchase from GIN
helps towards the charity’s aim to
support the welfare, rescue and
rehoming of the Spanish Galgo.
Obviously if you’re adopting you
won’t know the size of coat you need
until you’ve met your galgo but we
suggest you browse the GIN shop
beforehand, then we can help with
supplying and fitting them on
adoption day.

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