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Retired Greyhounds
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Author : Carol Baby
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2012-12-21
Retired Greyhounds written by Carol Baby and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-21 with Pets categories.
Every year many thousands of racing greyhounds retire from the racetrack and are successfully re-homed through dedicated greyhound charities. Written in association with Greyhound Rescue West of England, Retired Greyhounds - A Guide to Care and Understanding is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning a retired greyhound.The sound and practical advice contained within these pages will ensure that you have a clear understanding of your dog's needs, and will help to enable successful communication between you and your dog, thereby avoiding the common pitfalls that can arise through misunderstanding.Contents include:The first few days; Day-to-day care; Problem solving; Health care; Training for obedience; Fun and games. Approximately 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year and are re-homed by numerous dedicated retired greyhound charities.This book provides valuable insight and practical instruction to ensure that new owners are able to make a success of their new partnership through correct care and understanding.Written in association with GRWE - Greyhound Rescue West of England.Fully illustrated with 93 colour photographs and 2 line diagramsCarol Baby has worked as a volunteer for GRWE for over ten years.
Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies
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Author : Lee Livingood
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-04-04
Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies written by Lee Livingood and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-04 with Pets categories.
“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.
Care Of The Racing And Retired Greyhound
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language : en
Publisher: American Greyhound
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Care Of The Racing And Retired Greyhound written by and has been published by American Greyhound this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Racing greyhound categories.
The Best Finish
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Author : Carolyn Raeke
language : en
Publisher: TFH Publications
Release Date : 2004
The Best Finish written by Carolyn Raeke and has been published by TFH Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Pets categories.
Retired racing Greyhounds are quickly becoming one of America's most popular pets, with tens of thousands of Greyhounds being adopted from the tracks and adoption groups each year. Every retired racing Greyhound has a unique and sometimes complicated past, and this book offers a straightforward, comprehensive guide to the adoption process and the special care involved with this extraordinary dog's adjustment to pet life. Book jacket.
The Born To Run
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Author : Ryan Reed
language : en
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Release Date : 2012-11-13
The Born To Run written by Ryan Reed and has been published by Fox Chapel Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In chronicling his travels to many of America’s dog tracks, Greyhound owner and adoption advocate Ryan H. Reed shatters misconceptions about the controversial sport of Greyhound racing. Reed uncovers a world of magnificent canine athletes and their devoted owners and trainers. With amazing color photographs of the dogs in action, Born to Run gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the daily activities of breeding kennels, racetracks, and adoption centers, detailing the lives of racing Greyhounds from puppyhood to their competitive careers to their lives as cherished pets after retirement.
Merit The Greyhound
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Author : J. R. Von Der Lohe
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2009-03-04
Merit The Greyhound written by J. R. Von Der Lohe and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-04 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In the fictional story of Merit the Greyhound, the reader learns about some of the unique characteristics of the greyhound breed and the racing industry. Greyhounds, the worlds oldest and fastest breed, were worshiped by the Egyptians -Racing dogs must win or face an uncertain future. As events unfold Merit and her kennel mates recognize they are lucky to belong to Tom Coal, a kind and ethical dog trainer. In a twist of fate, Isabel and King, two retired greyhounds, help Merit and her kennel mates navigate the often cruel world of dog racing. Merits extraordinary speed creates jealousy in the kennel. The greyhounds fragility helps develop a love story between trainer Tom and veterinarian Carol. Merit breaks the rules and falls for a racing competitor and must fight to regain composure or risk separation from her teammates. Kings coaching helps Merit save the other greyhounds when a fire breaks out at the track. Merit encounters her first cat, Swish--her sharp clawed, name calling, nemesis. A sudden event leads Swish and Merit to become allies. Finally, a dramatic crash on the track leaves a friend dead and Merit facing retirement.
The Retired Racing Greyhound
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Author : Mark Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Magnet & Steel
Release Date : 2010-06
The Retired Racing Greyhound written by Mark Sullivan and has been published by Magnet & Steel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06 with Greyhounds categories.
"Offers ... in-depth information about the origins of the greyhound, its character and temperament. Advice is given on care, training and socialization, concentrating on rehoming the retired racing greyhound. There is also a special chapter on greyhound health care"--Publisher's description.
Retired Racing Greyhound
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Author : Vincent Brown Rnd
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-12-18
Retired Racing Greyhound written by Vincent Brown Rnd and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-18 with categories.
Thе Grеуhоund is a breed оf dog, a ѕіghthоund whісh hаѕ been brеd fоr coursing gаmе аnd greyhound rасіng. It іѕ also rеfеrrеd tо аѕ аn Englіѕh Grеуhоund. Sіnсе thе rise іn lаrgе-ѕсаlе adoption оf rеtіrеd rасіng Greyhounds, thе brееd hаѕ ѕееn a rеѕurgеnсе in рорulаrіtу аѕ a family реt. Grеуhоundѕ wеrе оrіgіnаllу bred as huntіng dogs tо chase hаrе, fоxеѕ, аnd deer. Canines іn thіѕ dog brееd саn reach ѕрееdѕ of 40 tо 45 mіlеѕ per hour, mаkіng thеm thе Fеrrаrіѕ of thе dоg wоrld. Nоt surprisingly, Grеуhоundѕ made a nаmе for thеmѕеlvеѕ аѕ racing dogs. Because оf thіѕ, уоu саn lіkеlу fіnd thеm retired аnd іn the care оf ѕhеltеrѕ аnd rescue groups. Cоnѕіdеr adoption іf thіѕ іѕ thе brееd fоr you. Basically a Grеуhоund іѕ like аll оthеr dоgѕ, but bесаuѕе оf іtѕ trаіnіng аnd racing саrееr hаѕ ѕоmе unіԛuе characteristics. Like аll оthеr dоgѕ, Greyhounds аrе расk animals, whісh mеаnѕ thаt thеу аrе social сrеаturеѕ who lіvе in a social hierarchy. Thіѕ socialization is раrtісulаrlу ѕtrоng wіth Greyhounds bесаuѕе thеу hаvе been іn the соmраnу оf a large numbеr of оthеr dоgѕ frоm birth. Most dоg behavior problems arise оut оf аn owner's misunderstanding of the proper role оf the расk leader.
The Greyhound
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Author : Charlotte Wilcox
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2001
The Greyhound written by Charlotte Wilcox and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discusses the history, development, habits, uses, and care of greyhounds.
Zim My Retired Greyhound
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Author : Sheila Buck
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-11-01
Zim My Retired Greyhound written by Sheila Buck and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-01 with Dog owners categories.
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