You sound surprised Goofus. I thought your conversations with him, you would have learned a little about his past.

As Akenaton agrees (whilst trying as ever to make me look small) , the names are unique. The extra details he supplied are available on most greyhound sites. My little boy did have a short but successful racing career and was worth a bob or two in his Ireland days. Of course I never knew him then.

Ex racers make excellent pets and come fairly well house trained. They are not always used to homes though and take time to become fully domesticated. He is 6 years old and only last year learned how to play for playing sake, seeing a game of chase in the garden as something he starts rather than me and not feeling he is in trouble.

I suppose the sad bit is the advice from the rescue trusts not to allow them loose in public places as they are trained to see small furry creatures as prey. There is evidence on the RSPCA website to suggest some are trained with live bait, sickening but where money is concerned, not surprising.   Luckily, he has a very large garden to run in and his walks on a lead are long and often.   Otherwise his hobbies include sleeping and farting. He also steals paint brushes and wine corks to chew on.

Earlier this morning on our hols, the beach was empty so he did get a good run. The rescue trusts do say they don't need much exercise. I assume this is to not put people off adopting. Funny though that the more he gets the better he is...

The best thing about greyhounds is that they are non judgemental. He even goes up to gay people for a fuss.   I take it yours do too Akenaton?