Tips and Updates
Summer and Sighthounds:
Sighthounds and summer don’t always mix. Thin skin, low body fat and a talent for sunbathing mean they need extra care when the temperature climbs. Here’s what we’ve learnt.
The Greyhound Scream of Death
You’ve been warned about the greyhound scream. You’ve watched the videos. You think you’re ready. You are not ready. Here’s what it is, why it happens and what to do.
Questions to Ask Your Vet
Sighthounds aren’t like other dogs, and not every vet knows the differences. Here are the questions worth asking at your next appointment, from anaesthesia to blood work.
Greyhound Behaviour and Quirks
Chattering teeth, sock theft, existential dread about bin bags. Greyhound behaviour is wonderfully weird. Here’s the field guide to what’s normal and what’s just them.
Feeding, Sleep and Exercise
How much should a greyhound eat? How far should they walk? And why do they sleep like they’ve been sedated? Here’s the honest, practical guide to the daily basics and beyond.
The First Week With Your Greyhound
The first week with a new greyhound is strange, wonderful and occasionally baffling. Here’s what to expect, what’s normal and what to do when your hound won’t eat or sleep.
I'm New to Dogs, Never Mind Greyhounds.
You've never had a dog. Now you're getting a greyhound. Here's the honest, practical stuff you need to know before they arrive, from people who've been exactly where you are.
T is for Training
Sighthounds aren't stubborn. They're independent. There's a difference. Here's what training a sighthound actually looks like, what works and why they'll never be a Border Collie.
T is for Tags
A collar tag isn't optional. It's the law. Here's what your sighthound's tag needs to say, why microchipping isn't enough on its own and what happens if they get loose.
S is for Socialising
Sighthounds aren't always naturals at the dog park. Here's how to widen their world without overwhelming them, and why sighthound walks are the best thing you'll discover.
R is for Racing
Greyhound racing is a commercial industry, and the dogs within it are assets, not pets, bred to perform and valued for speed. Here’s what the industry doesn’t want you to know.
Q is for Quirks
Teeth chattering, sleep startle, sock hoarding, existential dread about drain covers. Sighthound quirks are weird, wonderful and entirely normal. Here's the field guide.
P is for Prey Drive
Sighthounds chase things. It's not a flaw, it's a feature. Here's what prey drive actually is, why you can't train it out and how to manage it so everyone stays safe.
O is for Off Lead
Can you let a sighthound off lead? Maybe. But it's complicated. Here's the honest truth about recall, prey drive and why a long line might be the smartest thing you own.
N is for Nails
Sighthound nails grow fast, split easily and need regular attention. Here’s why nail care matters, how to do it safely at home and how to survive the inevitable drama.
M is for Muzzles
A muzzled sighthound isn’t dangerous. They’re just misunderstood. Here’s why sighthounds wear muzzles, what the law actually says and why it’s nothing to worry about.
Greyhounds Aren’t Skinny Labradors
Greyhounds aren’t just skinny Labradors. Their bloodwork, body chemistry and pain thresholds differ from other breeds. Here’s why your vet needs to know their numbers.
Fall in Love with a Lurcher
Long noses, gangly legs and hopeful eyes. Lurchers are the charming rebels of the sighthound world. Here’s why you should fall for one and what makes them so lovable.