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29 Aug 20 - 09:46 AM (#4070060) Subject: BS: Retired greyhounds still run!! From: Bonzo3legs For the first time since we adopted Dreamy our greyhound almost 2 years ago, she showed me how fast she can run this morning in a secure field where we are staying on holiday - from standing start to full speed in just 3 paces, sadly all over before I could get my camera out.. She is now fast asleep on the sofa!! |
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29 Aug 20 - 11:09 AM (#4070070) Subject: RE: BS: Retired greyhounds still run!! From: Stilly River Sage A nice glimpse into the joy of running! My non-greyhound dogs (a blue heeler mix and a pint-sized boxer/pit mix) nearly ran down a squirrel in the back yard yesterday. They were within a whisker of grabbing it before it shot up a tree. I don't know if they'd know what to do with it once caught; the outcome, even with inexperienced dogs hunting, would not be good for the squirrel. I think the instinct to shake it would come into play. |
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29 Aug 20 - 11:20 AM (#4070071) Subject: RE: BS: Retired greyhounds still run!! From: Bonzo3legs Ah yes, greyhounds shake toys and amost certainly squirrels given the chance! |
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29 Aug 20 - 12:06 PM (#4070077) Subject: RE: BS: Retired greyhounds still run!! From: Penny S. There's a place near me labelled on Google Maps as a retirment place for greyhounds. It is quite clear on the satellite view that they have a track! (No sign of an electric hare, though.) |
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29 Aug 20 - 03:55 PM (#4070097) Subject: RE: BS: Retired greyhounds still run!! From: Bonzo3legs Interesting, I think they run races in their dreams, at least our Dreamy gives that impression! |