Long Dog Tales
Life, love and long noses.
The quirks, the care and the 3am screams. Real stories and useful guides from owners who've lost the sofa, the bed and most arguments to a sighthound. Pick a category or just have a wander. There's no wrong way in, and no one's keeping score. Except the hound.
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The Greyhound Scream of Death
A caught claw, a damp leaf and suddenly your house sounds like a horror film. Nobody's dying. Here's why sighthounds are so dramatic, and how to tell theatre from a real injury.
BehaviourReader favourite12 February 2026 · 5 min read
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L is for Leads
A greyhound's head is narrower than its neck, which makes an ordinary collar more of a suggestion. Here's what we've learnt about martingales, harnesses and leads.
C is for Clothing
Yes, your dog really does need that coat. Thin skin and almost no fat make a sighthound's wardrobe about comfort, not vanity. Here's how to win them round.
B is for Bowls
A raised bowl looks like the kind choice for a tall greyhound, but the bloat research tells a different story. Here's the comfort case and the evidence.
B is for Bedding
Bony elbows and no padding mean an ordinary bed leaves a greyhound sore and sulking. Here's what we look for, and why the sofa usually wins.
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