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Pudge

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos

Westerville, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Pudge is a retired field trial racing greyhound. This handsome guy has a brother named Beaver who was recently adopted. Pudge was born on 9/18/2021. He looks like his dad Aubrey, aka Red, who retired 12/4/2022. He was evaluated a couple weeks ago. The consensus is: This boy is great and is the best toy tosser. Pudge really LOVES his squeaky toys! Pudge is very aware of his surroundings and good on a leash. He loves to stand and observe everything Notice the black trim around Pudge's ears....so cute. He has white toes with fawn ticking too. He is athletic and would love hiking. This super sweet boy loves to play and meet people and is now looking for his new family. NO CATS or toy sized dogs please. Note: He will need a fenced in yard to run and play. He is heartworm negative, neutered, and microchipped. Pudge will make a fun and awesome pet for some lucky family. Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/.
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Woody

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, adult

Westerville, OH

Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Woody is a retired field trial racing greyhound. He was born 9/28/2020 and weighs 57 pounds. Woody is a sweet and friendly confident boy. Very good on a leash, and he is old enough to be settled, but young enough to love playing, hiking, or any other similar activity. We think he would do well with other dogs due to his balanced personality. Racing name was Set 'em up Joe. This very handsome boy is a lot of fun! Super sweet guy who loves to play and meet people and is now looking for his new family. NO CATS. Note: He will need a fenced in yard to run and play. He is heartworm negative. He is now on the look out for a loving family and soft couch. Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/.
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Reacher

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos

Westerville, OH

Color
Brindle
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Reacher is a retired field trial racing greyhound from eastern Ohio area. He was born on January 10, 2023. This gorgeous happy go lucky boy who would love a soft couch and a loving family. He is heartworm negative, neutered, and microchipped. Reacher is boarding at Celina Pet Center. Reacher was treated tick disease in February. Reacher is a fun boy who loves butt scratches! He is very friendly and approaches anyone with confidence. He would do well in a home that has an active lifestyle. We think he is workable with another dog in residence. This handsome boy is looking forward to a soft couch, and loving family. He will require a fenced in backyard. No cats please! Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/. All of our dogs are microchipped and come with a leash and martingale collar.
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Pepper Jack

Greyhound Coonhound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

Westerville, OH

Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Pepper Jack is related to other cheese named hounds. Munster, Copper, Feta and Brie are siblings to Pepper Jack. Pepperjack is 2 1/2 years old (born 12/9/2022) and weighs 75 pounds and he is now actively searching for a loving home. He was returned 12 days after his adoption through no fault of his. He is now in a foster home in Ohio for a week and he receives a stellar report! He loves his cushy dog bed and loves to ‘bed fail’. He loves his toys and plays with them regularly; he even cuddles them on his bed. Mostly he loves chasing squirrels in the backyard. He is house broken; we have not had an accident. He doesn’t mind getting a bath – a bonus! He also loves to go for car rides. He also sleeps in the crate all night without a peep. He is a sweet, loving, boy and doing a very good job learning doggie manners. No kitties for this boy and he definitely needs a fenced in yard as he loves laying in the grass and enjoying the sunshine. Pepperjack is heartworm negative and is microchipped. Pepperjack needs a fully fenced in yard. If you want to adopt PJ, please email the ALP: americanlurcherproject@gmail.com.
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Peter

Greyhound

Male, young

New Albany, OH

Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Dog's Name: PeterGender: MaleCurrent Age: 1 yearCurrent Age Range: Adult (1 year or older)Current Weight: 40 lbsExpected Adult Size: MediumBreed: Greyhound and several other breedsEnergy Level: Medium Peter and Meg are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together. Meg and Peter were a part of an unplanned litter in rural Ohio. Their littermates found homes, but Meg and Peter weren’t so lucky. They were taken to a shelter at only a few months old and stayed there until January. Meg and Peter grew up in the shelter, which is no place for puppies to grow up, but it didn’t prevent them from letting their sweet and loving temperaments shine. Meg and Peter have spent every day of their lives together and have created a strong bond. They have a sweet, caring, and nurturing bond, but they also love to play and roughhouse. Peter had limited mobility due to a broken leg and Meg took care of him, always checking on him and making sure he wasn’t far behind. Meg would make sure Peter had food, even bringing food from the food bowl over to Peter lying on the floor when he wasn’t able to get up. They have been through a lot together and we’re really enjoying showing them what life outside the shelter is like! Peter had surgery for his tibia fracture in March and he’s approaching the last stretch of recovery. He can’t wait to be zooming around the yard with Meg! Dog Friendly: Yes, Peter loves other dogs. Cat Friendly: Unsure. We suspect he would be curious, but he wouldn’t harm the cat. Kids: Yes Apartment Friendly: NoFence Requirements: Fenced yard is a requirement. Crate Trained: YesPotty Trained: Yes Ideal Home / Adopter: Peter is so sweet! He has earned the nickname “sweetie petey pie”. He loves affection, being pet, belly/chest rubs. You can tell when he’s giving his version of a smile, his eyes soften and he gives a little smirk. It’s the cutest thing! Peter is goofy, curious and very sweet natured. He is generally calmer than Meg, but keeps up with Meg when playing and roughhousing. Meg and Peter’s ideal home would be one that will allow them to be included in whatever is going on in the household. After growing up in the shelter, they are still learning the luxuries of living in a home and they sure are loving it! Meg and Peter can entertain themselves, but they also really enjoy being around their humans and foster dog siblings. While Meg and Peter are happiest together, they are not distraught if separated. It will be important for their adopter to facilitate some individual time for each dog in order to keep this attachment healthy. We don’t want them to become anxious or upset when separated. Likes: There really isn’t much that Meg and Peter don’t like! Peter enjoys lying next to you and getting chest/belly rubs. He likes to snuggle. He enjoys playtime with his sister, toys, exploring outside. He likes going for walks. He is very food motivated and loves yummy treats! Dislikes: Meg and Peter do very well being crated beside each other. Every once in a while they may give you a little reminder that they are still in the crate, if they’ve been in there for a while. Even so, it’s very brief and they settle back down. It’s very manageable. Meg and Peter can’t wait to show you that sometimes two dogs are better than one! Meg and Peter's adoption fee is $500. All fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, worming, flea and heartworm current. All dogs over 6 months of age have been tested and are heartworm negative. If you are interested in adopting, apply at rescuedohio.org to become an approved adopter and a meet & greet can be set up once approved. ##2282122##
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Meg

Greyhound

Female, young

New Albany, OH

Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Dog's Name: MegGender: FemaleCurrent Age: 1 yearCurrent Age Range: Adult (1 year or older)Current Weight: 37 lbsExpected Adult Size: MediumBreed: Greyhound and several other breeds Energy Level: Medium-High Meg and Peter are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together. Meg and Peter were a part of an unplanned litter in rural Ohio. Their littermates found homes, but Meg and Peter weren’t so lucky. They were taken to a shelter at only a few months old and stayed there until January. Meg and Peter grew up in the shelter, which is no place for puppies to grow up, but it didn’t prevent them from letting their sweet and loving personalities shine. Meg and Peter have spent every day of their lives together and have created a strong bond. They have a sweet, caring, and nurturing relationship, but they also love to play and roughhouse. Peter had limited mobility due to a broken leg and Meg took care of him, always checking on him and making sure he wasn’t far behind. Meg would make sure Peter had food, even bringing food from the food bowl over to Peter lying on the floor when he wasn’t able to get up. They have been through a lot together and we’re really enjoying showing them what life outside the shelter is like! Dog Friendly: Yes, Meg loves other dogs. Cat Friendly: Unsure. We suspect she would be very curious and probably want to play with and chase the cat, but wouldn’t harm it.Kids: Yes Apartment Friendly: NoFence Requirements: Fenced yard is a requirement. Crate Trained: YesPotty Trained: Yes Ideal Home / Adopter: Meg is a social butterfly! She is happy and excited about everything. She loves people and other dogs. Meg attends doggy daycare and has a blast! She rides very well in the car. Meg is all about having some fun! She’s hilarious and very expressive. Meg’s also very sweet and affectionate. She enjoys chest/belly rubs, head scratches and lying next to you after she’s spent her energy. Meg and Peter’s ideal home would be one that will allow them to be included in whatever is going on in the household. After growing up in the shelter, they are still learning the luxuries of living in a home and they sure are loving it! Meg and Peter can entertain themselves, but they also really enjoy being around their humans and foster dog siblings. While Meg and Peter are happiest together, they are not distraught if separated. It will be important for their adopter to facilitate some individual time for each dog in order to keep this attachment healthy. We don’t want them to become anxious or upset when separated. Likes: Meg loves playing with other dogs, with toys, zooming around the backyard. Anything involving some fun, she’s your girl! She is food motivated and loves treats. Meg likes to rest in a comfy dog bed or on the couch. Dislikes: Meg and Peter do very well being crated beside each other. Every once in a while they may give you a little reminder that they are still in the crate, if they’ve been in there for a while. Even so, it’s very brief and they settle back down. It’s very manageable. Meg and Peter's adoption fee is $500. All fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, worming, flea and heartworm current. All dogs over 6 months of age have been tested and are heartworm negative. If you are interested in adopting, apply at rescuedohio.org to become an approved adopter and a meet & greet can be set up once approved. ##2282123##
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Adopting a Greyhound

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Greyhound - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

A Greyhound costs around $300 when adopted from a rescue or shelter. Buying one from a breeder can cost between $1,000 and $4,000 or more.

The easiest way to adopt a Greyhound would be through a rescue that specializes in Greyhounds. A great place to start would be to start a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Greyhounds in your area.

Greyhound fun facts

Fun Facts:

Greyhounds are the fastest of all dog breeds, with the ability to run up to 45 miles per hour! The fastest speed for a racehorse is 43 miles per hour. It only takes Greyhounds three strides to get to 30 mph.

Greyhound does not actually mean grey-colored dog. The name comes from the old Saxon word "grei," which means beautiful. This is perhaps because it is so beautiful to see a greyhound running at full tilt.

The Greyhound has a much more peripheral range of vision than most other dogs. They can see 270 degrees, whereas humans can only see 180 degrees. As sighthounds, they have long been used in "coursing," which is where dogs hunt by sight instead of smell.

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Greyhound Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Greyhound types to temperament and health issues to popular Greyhound mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.