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Maine Greyhound Placement Service
Adoption Center
249 Old Belgrade Rd.
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 207-626-2893 Fax: 207-626-2835
or email Scott Bruns at
greyhoundplacement@verizon.net
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Greyhound FAQ'S
Questions & Answers |
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Q: Why adopt a greyhound?
A: Greyhounds are gentle, non-barkers who shed very little. The oldest
recognized breed, they have become the most devoted of companion dogs.
Q: How much does it cost to own a greyhound?
A: Greyhounds placed through GPS have been examined by a veterinarian,
spayed/neutered, heartworm tested, inoculated for rabies, distemper/parvo, and
kennel cough, wormed, flea dipped, and have had their teeth scaled. They are
micro chipped and given an ID tag, collar and leash and care booklet.
The minimum donation for adoption is $175.00 for males and $200.00 for females.
Crates may be rented or purchased at the kennel and are used to ease the
transition from the kennel to home.
Greyhounds cost about $20 a month to feed. The cost of annual check-ups with
booster shots, heartworm test, medication and stool sample check varies
depending on your veterinarian.
Q: Are they good with children?
A: More so than most breeds. They are very tolerant of children and would walk
away rather than growl or snap if children become overbearing. Infants and
toddlers should not be left alone with any breed of dog. Young children need to
learn to handle dogs gently and leave sleeping dogs alone.
Q: What is their life expectancy?
A: Greyhounds may live to be twelve to fourteen years old. This holds true for
retired racers as well as others.
Q: How are they with other pets?
A: Greyhounds are friendly by nature and tend to socialize well with other dogs
as a result of encounters with other greyhounds at the racing kennel. They
quickly learn to live harmoniously with cats, but, as with all dogs,
introductions should be carefully monitored. Being sighthounds, greyhounds will
instinctively chase anything fast-moving. Greyhounds are cat-tested at the
kennel and provided with a muzzle to use during the introductory period.
Q: Are greyhounds house-broken?
A: Greyhounds are kennel-broken, which means they are trained to go outside and
keep their crate clean. Walk them frequently at first and they will quickly
learn that their new home is the place they keep clean and outside is the place
where they "go". The use of a crate is an important part of the house-breaking
process.
Q: Do greyhounds need much exercise?
A: A greyhound needs no more exercise than an average dog. If you do not have a
fenced-in yard, they should be taken out on lead four times a day to relieve
themselves and, whenever possible, walked for the sheer enjoyment of being with
their owners. If possible, greyhounds enjoy an occasional brief sprint in a
safely enclosed area.
Did you find your question here? Don't forget you can send it to us via our
on-line
Greyhound Information Request Form
This form is for general questions and requests for information. If you can't
find the answer on our FAQ page, enter it here, and we'll get back to you as
soon as possible. If it warrants, we'll even add it to the other questions.
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