Males vs. Females - What is the difference?

Males

Larger at 65-75 pounds

Tend to be more laid back

Tend to be more dependent                                      

These are only generalizations and

are not always true!

So you think you are ready to adopt, what’s next?

Please go to the “Adoption Application” Page and submit your application electronically. Your application will be reviewed, references checked, and a home visit scheduled. Once that is complete, you will be “matched” with a greyhound that fits your lifestyle. You can meet at the “foster home” or you can have the greyhound meet you at your house. You and the adoption coordinator can decide if the match will work. Please remember that this is a commitment for the next 10 or so years, so please enter this process carefully. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be processed. If a question does not apply, please fill in not applicable or N/A. Applications that do not list references or current veterinarian (if you currently have an animal) will not be processed further.

Females Smaller at 55-65 pounds Tend to be a little more “spicy” Tend to be more independent/bossy

After the Greyhound racing was discontinued in Florida, unless we get a "bounce" or a hound turned into a shelter, our hounds will come to us from Ireland. They have been spayed or neutered and come with a health certificate and are current on all their shots. Our hounds are placed in foster homes so they can learn the delights of retired life! Living in a foster home affords the hound the opportunity to learn about retirement and it affords us the opportunity to learn their personality and quirks and make sure they transition seamlessly into their forever home.

Please consider taking the time to read these books and references before adopting:

Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies, Lee Livingwood

Adopting the Racing Greyhound, Cynthia A. Branigan

Greyhounds: A Complete Owner’s Manual, D. Caroline Coile

Living With More Than One Dog, Carol Cronan

Childproofing Your Dog, Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson

Good Owners, Great Dogs, Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson

Good Dogs, Bad Habits, Jeanne Carlson