There’s usually a hot kennel at any dog track. Their dogs are burning up the track by winning more than their share of races. Sometimes, they’ll win several of the fifteen races on the program, one right after the other. You go over your program and look at your picks and wonder why you didn’t [...]
It doesn’t take too long for greyhound handicappers to figure out that the best post positions at almost all dog tracks are the 1, 2, 3, and 8 boxes. If you look at the statistics in the program, you’ll find that the three inside positions and the far outside one account for way more dogs [...]
As the song goes, “Fast horses win races” and so do fast dogs. So maybe we’re all over-complicating this handicapping thing. Maybe we should just go to the dog track, pick the fastest dog in each race and play it to win. Many people do just that, but I don’t think you’ll find them cashing [...]
We often hear about dogs being in form or out of form, but what does this really mean? A simple explanation for form is “running well” but there’s more to it than that. I think most handicappers would agree that the definition of form has to include an element of time to mean anything. Dogs [...]
Well, Maggie finally wore out her old collar and we had to have another one made. Here is a picture of it. We had to get another leopard collar as it matches her tag bag and she also has a winter leopard coat!!!
The only type of collar you should have your greyhound in is [...]
Greyhound Union Bus TerminalJefferson StreetFort Wayne, IndianaPhoto Credit: Postcard from mid 60'sThere was a short period of time when my grandparents lived away from us - in Jackson, Michigan. I don't know the exact dates however, sometime in the early 70's rings a bell for me. I remember the economy not being all that good and my grandparents moved out of town for some job that Grandpa had accepted at a place called the Wayne Box Company (?).Since neither one of them could drive, they would take the Greyhound Bus to Fort Wayne and I would ride along with my mom and dad to pick them upThe Greyhound Bus Station was gorgeous...its 1940's art deco architecture was quite unique - but as a child who was probably 6 or 7 years old at the time when I visited the place the most - I took its beau
Well, I have not been around much the past month as I had to have surgery on my foot (nothing major) but have been on crutches and hobbling around trying to recover. Enough about me.
Good news, Missouri was adopted a couple of weeks ago to a great family who are absolutely CRAZY about him. Way [...]
Just saw a news clip of a 19 yr old (soon to be 10!) grey, Genie, in the Tampa Bay area. What a greyt story! Here is the link. Enjoy!!!
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I just wanted to share our new foster with you. His name is Missouri and he is a sweet boy!!! Here is a picture of him:
Missouri broke his back right leg on the racetrack and has had a plate and screw placed to help repair it but he still walks funny on the leg. He [...]
....Country of Origin: The Greyhound comes from England, but its roots can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt, where carvings from 4000 BC are found depicting the dog. Greyhounds are one of the first dogs to be intentionally bred to a specific purpose— outrunning and catching prey. The 'grey' in Greyhound may derive from the Latin word for 'high grade'; it is unrelated to the color (though there are grey Greyhounds). The modern day Greyhound became a very popular racing dog and was bred for short bursts of speed. Today, the breed is the fastest dog in the world and can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, but Greyhounds have also become a popular pet. Hundreds of rescue adoption agencies have arisen to provide homes for ex-racers. Famous Greyhounds include Santa's Little He
This is our foster dog Wonder curled up and sleeping in the chair. She slept that way for about an hour. If you have any greyt pictures of your dog you can send them to me and I will publish them on my website.
Ohio State University has set up a webpage where you can place a memorial or honor a greyhound who you have lost and also contribute to the Greyhound Health and Wellness Program. This is a wonderful program which helps greyhound owners around the country when they have medical issues. Here is the link: Memorial Donation. They will post your memorial along with a picture for six months. The picture above is of my beautiful girl Caddy who lost her battle with osteosarcoma one year ago.
Debbie is a friend who I met when Caddy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma around the same time as her dog Ellie. She has put together a wonderful book about greyhounds and cancer. I wish that when Caddy was diagnosed with osteo that this was available. Here is a little about who Debbie is and how to get a copy for yourself.
When Debbie Safran and George Rooney learned last November that their greyhound, Ellie, had osteosarcoma, they spent hours online researching the disease, treatment options, and survival rates. They also met an incredible network of people, who have been in this very same predicament and who have helped them every step of the way. To return the favor, Debbie has put together a booklet called “Cancer and Your Greyhound”. This collection of essays and articles is meant to serve as a guide to help future owners learn more about this devastating disease and the most appropriate course of action for their greyhound (which sometimes, unfortunately, is no action
With halloween right around the corner I have been trying to decide what to do with the dogs as far as costumes for halloween. I found some ideas while searching the Internet. Here are a couple of pictures (I am not sure if the Yoda costume is a greyhound, I don’t think it is but he is really cute anyway):
I personally love the lion. If you have any great ideas please feel free to share them with me and I will post your picture of your greyhound in their costume on the site. I will also add Maggie and Bruno once I have decided what they should be for halloween. Hope you have a fun and safe halloween!!!
Earl Greyhound Rocks!!! Check this band out.....I found them on MySpace and they floored me!The following is an excerpt frpm Spin:New York trio Earl Greyhound formed in 2002 when guitarist/vocalist Matt Whyte joined forces with bassist/vocalist Kamara Thomas to perform as a duo in New York and Los Angeles. After experimenting with a slew of drummers, including current Grizzly Bear drummer Chris Be
Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids for the Racing Greyhound.
Vitamins and minerals are an essential part of the diet of any living animal, especially an athlete… and the racing greyhound a supreme example. If anything a racing greyhound is more fine-tuned than any olympic athlete. And like olympic athletes, the racing greyhound needs a dietary supplement to make up for essential vitamins and minerals that are no longer available in our food chain.
Essential Amino Acids - L-Lucine, Tryptophane, Lyaine, Methionine, Phenylalanine etc… these are some of the ‘building blocks’ that, in their correct combinations, make up proteins. Amino Acids are essential to life, because protein is the structure for all living things. Muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, in fact all organic matter in the body is made of protein.
Amino acids are involved in energy production, hormone production and have antioxidant effects. Inadequate intake of Amino Acids will restrict muscle growth
Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids for the Racing Greyhound.
Vitamins and minerals are an essential part of the diet of any living animal, especially an athlete… and the racing greyhound a supreme example. If anything a racing greyhound is more fine-tuned than any olympic athlete. And like olympic athletes, the racing greyhound needs a dietary supplement to make up for essential vitamins and minerals that are no longer available in our food chain.
Essential Amino Acids - L-Lucine, Tryptophane, Lyaine, Methionine, Phenylalanine etc… these are some of the ‘building blocks’ that, in their correct combinations, make up proteins. Amino Acids are essential to life, because protein is the structure for all living things. Muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, in fact all organic matter in the body is made of protein.
Amino acids are involved in energy production, hormone production and have antioxidant effects. Inadequate intake of Amino Acids will restrict muscle growth
Thinking of buying a gentle dog for your family? Wondering what breed of dog is capable of acting as a great family pet? If your answer to these questions is yes, then greyhound dogs can be your best choice.
The greyhound dogs are considered throughout the world as the fastest breed of dog available. It runs with a speed of about 40 miles per hour, making them a potential candidate for dog racing. They belong to an ancient breed which is believed to have developed from a breed of Arabian Sloughi which was introduced to Britain by merchants and traders earlier than 900 AD. For its speed, the greyhound dogs were first used for hunting purposes, with them being capable of hunting deer and even wild boars. They are also noted for chasing cats and rabbits, making the greyhound dogs unfriendly to smaller animals, especially those that do not belong to the canine group.
Although unfriendly to other animals, the greyhound dogs can make a great companion, even to children. They are one of
Thinking of buying a gentle dog for your family? Wondering what breed of dog is capable of acting as a great family pet? If your answer to these questions is yes, then greyhound dogs can be your best choice.
The greyhound dogs are considered throughout the world as the fastest breed of dog available. It runs with a speed of about 40 miles per hour, making them a potential candidate for dog racing. They belong to an ancient breed which is believed to have developed from a breed of Arabian Sloughi which was introduced to Britain by merchants and traders earlier than 900 AD. For its speed, the greyhound dogs were first used for hunting purposes, with them being capable of hunting deer and even wild boars. They are also noted for chasing cats and rabbits, making the greyhound dogs unfriendly to smaller animals, especially those that do not belong to the canine group.
Although unfriendly to other animals, the greyhound dogs can make a great companion, even to children. They are one of
Feeding and Training a Racing Greyhound.
The following is a guide to feeding and training a racing greyhound. It should be used as a basis, or starting point if you like, to feeding and training your racing greyhound.
Morning routine:
Exercise … a ½ to 1 mile walk followed by a free gallop in a paddock or large yard.
Many trainers now use parallel galloping runs about 110 yards long and 6 to 8 yards wide. Large training establishments have 10 or more such runs alongside each other. The dogs go into the yards one to each yard, and work against each other for about 10 minutes each morning.
After their exercise they go back to the kennels for a quick rubdown, a drink of electrolytes, with maybe some glucose and a touch of milk added, Vitamin C, E with selenium and a 4×2 dog biscuit.
Later in the morning any known injuries are treated with Ultrasound, Magnetic Field, or Laser as needed.
At about Midday they are let out for an empty.
Any trips to the Vet are done in the After
Feeding and Training a Racing Greyhound.
The following is a guide to feeding and training a racing greyhound. It should be used as a basis, or starting point if you like, to feeding and training your racing greyhound.
Morning routine:
Exercise … a ½ to 1 mile walk followed by a free gallop in a paddock or large yard.
Many trainers now use parallel galloping runs about 110 yards long and 6 to 8 yards wide. Large training establishments have 10 or more such runs alongside each other. The dogs go into the yards one to each yard, and work against each other for about 10 minutes each morning.
After their exercise they go back to the kennels for a quick rubdown, a drink of electrolytes, with maybe some glucose and a touch of milk added, Vitamin C, E with selenium and a 4×2 dog biscuit.
Later in the morning any known injuries are treated with Ultrasound, Magnetic Field, or Laser as needed.
At about Midday they are let out for an empty.
Any trips to the Vet are done in the After
The other day my family and I were at a gift shop and they had a whole bunch of Beeny Babies. The kids wanted to buy more of them (as if they don’t have enough!) and I said no, the only way I would buy any more is if it was of a greyhound. Well, lo and behold in my Internet surfing last week I stumbled upon a greyhound rescue group in Pennsylvania who was selling Beeny Hounds. You can get them to match your greyhound. I could not resist and bought 2 to match my Bruno and Maggie. Here is a picture of them:
And here is Maggie and Bruno beside them.
You can get one for yourself at MakePeaceWithAnimals.Org website.
These are all mine, not the dogs, and not the kids. So I finally have my own Beeny Babies!!!
Three horses were bragging about their their race averages.
“I won 5 out of 20 races” said the first horse.
“Oh yeah, I won 15 out of my 30″ said the second.
“Hah, I won 50 out of 60″ said the third.
Hiding behind a hay bale a greyhound was listening in on the conversation. He steps into view and says “Well I won 99 out of 100 of my races”.
The third horse looks at the second horse and says
“WOW!!…A talking dog!”
Many people have asked me what is a good book I can get for information on the greyhound breed. I believe without a doubt one of the best books available is by Cynthia Branigan titled “Adopting the Racing Greyhound”. I have the third edition and have read it cover to cover. It contains information on the history of greyhounds, the racing life, bringing your greyhound home, and health issues in the greyhound. It is a great book to have if you are a first time greyhound owner or for reference in your home. I have referred to my copy many times. When our local adoption group starts an adoption process we always recommend this book. It can be found at your local bookstore or online at Amazon.com. Check it out!!!
Well, Bess has found a home. We were very happy for her but sad that she left our home. We had really become attached to her. The new family says she is doing great and getting along with their greyhound and cats.
Last weekend we took the dogs to our local greyhound group picnic. It was held at a dog park which had 4 acres of enclosed land plus a 1 acre pond. If you ever have a chance to take your greyhound to a place like this, I highly recommend it. I took the leashes off the dogs, and they just took off like a bolt of lightning. I had never seen anything like it before. It was so very cool to see the greyhounds running like they were meant to. It was a beautiful sight. One would start running and then 15 or 20 would start up and they would just all run in a huge pack together. Bess decided she wanted to go for a swim and had obviously never been in a pond before. She took a huge leap and a big splash into the water and then panicked. My husband thought he
Greyhound got it right when they obtained these mid-century red, white and blue bucket gems. The chairs are made of fiberglass, a good sign that their originals from the 60s. People around Palm...
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Picture yourself on the back of a Greyhound bus--in a seat in front of the toilet with water leaking--drip by drip--on you from above.
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We have had a new foster for the past week and instantly fell in love with her. She is very unique in her color. I had never seen a greyhound this color before. She is a blue brindle. Very gorgeous!!! Her name is Bess (I call her Bessy) and she is all puppy at 4 years of age!!! Every day she likes to “steal” the kids stuffies but does not chew them up, just rearranges them, grooms them, and scatters them all over the house. It is very funny. When the kids close their doors so she cannot get their stuffed animals, she then will get laundry out of baskets and spread it around the room or even take the bathroom rugs and drag them around the house. Bessy will be going to a new foster home on Monday where they may possibly adopt her. We are excited for her but at the same time are going to miss her a lot. However, we need to make room for a new foster coming to our home on June 16th. His name is Boramire and he is being released from the prison program t
One of the first thing people told me when I adopted my greyhounds is that they are very sensitive to anesthesia and I was told I should try to avoid anesthesia if at all possible. Well, this really scared me and I had avoided anesthesia at all costs. However, there are anesthesia agents that are safe for greyhounds. Note that it may take the greyhound longer to metabolize certain anesthetics, such as injectable barbiturates. Make sure to consult a greyhound savvy vet before putting your grey under anesthesia.
Some people have elected to do dentals without anesthesia. As appealing as an “anesthetic free” dental may be, it is probably not a good idea for your pets health. A complete oral exam and cleaning simply cannot be done in an awake animal, no matter how cooperative they are. Furthermore, the most significant tartar is not what you see on the teeth but what lies underneath the gingiva (gums). An anesthetic free dental cleaning accomplishes little more than a
Greyhounds are addictive. The more I paint them, the more I want to own one, although my three ferrets would probably heartily disagree. Still...when you look at greyhounds, you gotta love them!These miniature paintings are part of a 10 ACEO series that I will be posting in the coming week. I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I loved painting them.Please click here to view my current greyhound auctions:Roo...After I painted Ranger's triumphant 'roooooo', which won him the rooing contest and a brand new cuddly toy (greyhounds go weak at the knees for plush toys, just so you know ), his human emailed to say that Ranger had passed on, and that he was the best dog he'd ever known. Ranger was a charmer, though, don't you think? Anyway, here's one for you, boy.Here's looking at youThis painting pretty much speaks for itself, from the grey's expresssion (happyhappyhappy) to his gorgeous markings, to the overall composition of this painting. I hope you will agree that this is a
I lost my beautiful Caddy (picture below) this past October. It all started when she began limping on her front leg. We brushed it off as her just twisting her leg and pulling a muscle. She really liked to run hard and we figured she just overdid it. We tried her on anti-inflammatories but that did not help. After a couple of weeks we took her to OSU Vet Hospital where x-rays were done. They found osteosarcoma in her front left leg. Osteosarcoma is a very aggressive bone cancer that spreads very quickly. By the time they see it on x-ray it is usually too late to save your dog. Most dogs will only live a few weeks to a few months after their diagnosis of osteo. We elected to amputate and do chemotherapy to hopefully “buy” more time. The amputation is done only to get rid of the pain. Then they do chemo to try to kill the cancer cells. I have friends whose dogs have lived a year or two after the amputation and chemotherapy. So we felt any time wou
I had heard of this before but had never experienced it until this past Saturday. My foster, Blake, had decided to get into some “yard cookies” and so he definitely needed to get a bath. As with most greyhounds I have ever dealt with, they do not particularly like water. So it took both myself and my husband to lift him into the tub. Once there he was fine and standing nicely, not trying to get out. And then it happened, we turned on the water hose to rinse him down and he went very limp. His back legs became weak first and then the front and he gently went down onto the floor of the tub. He looked like he was in a coma. Of course, I became worried that the water was either too hot or too cold, as their skin is very sensitive to temperature. The water felt fine, however. I keep thinking I hope he is okay. He did seem to be enjoying getting his body massage. It was very hard to get him up though to rinse off the lather and the way he was sitting was
Have you ever wondered who the famous people were or are who own the same kind of dog as you? Well, I did and here is the list I found of famous greyhound dog owners. Some of these people go way, way back in time and others are more recent. Quite an impressive list.
Pharoah Tuntankhamen
Alexander the Great
Frederick the Great
Elizabeth I
James II of England
Louis XV of France
General Von Stuben
Babe Ruth
Al Capone
Bo Derek
Jackie Gleason
Pharoah Amenhotep II
Merv Griffin
Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis
Jerry Lewis
Dean Martin
Leonard Nimoy
Jack Palance
Frank Sinatra
Ed Sullivan
Danny Thomas
Betty White
Ever wonder what the tattoos mean and why they tattoo your greyhounds ears? All greyhounds who are racers must have this done and be registered with the NGA (National Greyhound Association). They are usually tattooed between the ages of 2-1/2 to 3 months old. The actual tattoo for each puppy must be on a “Litter Registration” form and turned in to the NGA by the end of 3 months. The NGA then assigns a new litter registration number with each new litter.
The left ear tattoo is the litter registration number.
The right ear tattoo is a combination of letters and numbers that identify that particular dog. On the right ear, looking from the rear of the dog to its nose, the first number is the month in which the dog was born (2=February, 11=November, etc.). The second number is the last digit of the year the dog was born (99=1999, 03=2003, etc.). A letter then follows that identifies with how many dogs are in the litter. So for example, if there are 5 puppies in t
Don’t forget if you have a retired racing greyhound, you can go to the website http://www.greyhound-data.com and find out all of the history of your greyhound including the races they ran, wins, losses, ancestry, and much more. It is a great place to learn about your greyhound’s racing history. Check it out!!!
The Greyhound is the oldest and most conservative of all dogs, and his type has altered singularly little during the seven thousand years in which he is known to have been cherished for his speed, and kept by men for running down the gazelle or coursing the hare. The earliest references to him are far back in the primitive ages, long before he was beautifully depicted by Assyrian artists, straining at the leash or racing after his prey across the desert sands. The Egyptians loved him and appreciated him centuries before the pyramids were built. In those days he wore a feathered tail, and his ears were heavy with a silken fringe of hair. His type was that of the modern Arabian Slughi, who is the direct and unaltered descendant of the ancient hound. The glorious King Solomon referred to him (Proverbs xxx. 31) as being one of the four things which "go well and are comely in going—a lion, which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away from any; a Greyhound; an he goat also; and
Okay, so Galactic was on day two after El-P, but I didn’t have the picture ready until now. Woody checked them out before falling asleep standing up again. Wait a second… that show was at 1:00am, so it was technically day three.
Day three was our best day of SXSW 2007 thanks to NY2LON, Le Tigre, and Brooklyn Vegan. They had a great venue for their day party at Habana Calle with one outdoor stage and one indoor stage. Inside had an open bar with the NCAA games on, free bloodies, Heinekens, and Fiji water. No free food that I could find, but the liquid suited me just fine.
The band lineup was incredibly good. Ferraby Lionheart soothed our hangovers with some mellow, acoustic songs while we enjoyed our first drinks of the day. A stroll outside sent us into some humor-infused party pop with DATAROCK, complete with matching red jumpsuits. The Fratellis hopped on stage after that with an acoustic set that was impossible to see from anywhere but the front row, but they soun
The greyhound has a very unique physiology that many professionals attribute to their history as sighthounds and as a racing breed. They have developed enlarged muscle mass, hemoconcentrated blood, lengthened carpal/tarsal and metacarpal/metatarsal bones, and a heightened sense of sight. Here are a few of the more common ones that you should be aware of.
1. Greyhounds normally have thyroid levels lower than other breeds.
2. Blood work: Greyhounds can have high normal BUN, creatinine and AST levels. They can have low platelets. They normally have a higher than normal number of red blood cells and a low normal number of white blood cells in their blood.
3. They are exposed to many tick borne diseases while they are racing. Maggie has Ehrlichia. She was treated with a month’s worth of antibiotics and so far has shown no signs of being sick.
4. Greyhounds are overly represented in cases of osteosarcoma. I will touch more on this later as Caddy had OS and I
10. They truly know the meaning of retirement.
9. People will stare at your dog instead of at you.
8. They can curl up to the size of a ball if they need to.
7. They can expand to the size of the whole bed if they want to.
6. The don’t bark, keeping your neighborhood safe for burglars.
5. You can play their ribs like an air guitar.
4. They are the only dogs that know how to really smile.
3. You can dress them up as a reindeer for Christmas.
2. They are never confused with poodles.
1. A greyhound in flight is the most amazing sight you’ll ever hope to see in your own backyard.
As one of the most ancient breeds of dogs known to humans, greyhound’s roots extend across many geographical areas all around the world. Some evidence suggests they were first known in Turkey, as evidenced by cave drawings and artifacts from as long ago as 6000 B.C. These drawings and carvings throughout the Middle East, Asia, and Africa suggest the breed’s presence for thousands of years. Once greyhounds were established in Egyptian society, they were well-loved and even revered as dogs that guarded the king’s temples. Many were buried with the Pharaohs and sometimes even mummified. Greyhounds went on to enjoy high status in ancient Greece and Rome and were kept as hunting dogs and guards sometimes for the gates of the cities.
Greyhounds likely arrived in America with the Spaniards in the 16th century and with the English colonists. Early uses of the breed included protection of livestock and crops by hunting hare, rabbit and coyote. In the late 1800&rs
Male greyhounds are generally larger than females.
The average male is about 26 to 30 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 65 to 85 pounds.
Females average 22 to 26 inches at the shoulders and weigh about 50 to 65 pounds.
However, some are bigger and some are smaller.
Italian Greyhound is considered a good companion dog, as they are very affectionate.
The Italian Greyhound’s apparent lack of wide appeal is possibly because of their fragile appearance, with their spindly legs. The reality of the breed is quite contrary to the appearance, though, as they are frequently described as a ‘big’ dog in a small package. Due to their large, strong lungs, they have a relatively loud bark that is much deeper than one would expect from a small dog. The breed will be equally at home in a city and in the country, and it does not require as much exercise as larger breeds. The Italian Greyhound is hardy, rarely ill, intelligent and easy to teach.
Sometimes, IGs will make a reasonably good guard-dog and bark at things that aren’t usually in the street. They may also bark at passers by.
IGs often get along with cats so if you already have a cat and you are looking for a suitable dog which won’t chase your beloved kitty all day long, IG&
"At Ease" - 9" x 12" watercolorby Helene KeoughClick here to buy.Before he retired from racing, this greyhound's name was Ritz Cracker. Thanks to his foster mom, Carol, and the other hardworkingfolks at Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee, this lucky grey found a loving family to care for him. Now, he's simplyknown as Ritz.As an artist, I truly enjoyed painting Ritz, especially capturing that look of contentment on his face. As an animal lover,I felt great donating a portion of this sale's proceeds to Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee. There is another younggreyhound, you see, with a couple of broken bones in his foot, who requires another complicated surgery before he can beplaced in with a family. It's nice knowing that every penny really does count, isn't it?Thanks so much for joining us here. And the very warmest wish for a Happy New Year from our family to yours. HeleneClick here to view my art
