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CLEAR ALLGreyhounds are considered to be one of the most ancient dog breeds in the world. They originated in Ancient Egypt and have been prized as devoted companions ever since. Cleopatra, General Custer, and Queen Elizabeth I of England are just some of the historical figures that were enchanted by Greyhounds. They are also dubbed the “Sport of Queens” because of the two queens' patronage.
Apart from their royal fans, there are many reasons why Greyhounds are loved around the world. They combine an elegant, majestic appearance with a welcoming attitude to people and other dogs. Faithful and loving with their family, they will let you know by barking or through a delicate pricking of their small, folded ears that someone is approaching your home.
Greyhounds have a status for having high energy levels. However, in reality, their favourite pastime is sleeping. This dog breed was designed to be a sprinter, not a long-distance runner. Greyhounds are generally satisfied with a daily walk as long as they get regular affection from their favourite people. These dogs can do well in apartments or homes with small yards. But make sure to put a solid fence around your garden to keep them from dashing after animals that they might see as prey, such as rabbits, squirrels, or trespassing neighbourhood cats.
Even with their strong prey drive, there is no doubt that this is an excellent dog breed that merits many belly rubs. Whether you acquired your Greyhound from a show breeder or adopted them from the racetrack, you will find yourself respecting this dog breed with the same appreciation that others have given it during its long and celebrated history.
Today, Greyhounds also partake in many other canine sports, such as lure conformation, coursing, agility, and obedience. Aside from their grace and speed, dog lovers adore them for their sweet, calm natures. Fans of the dog breed repeatedly claim that Greyhounds have two speeds: all-out sprint and total couch potato. But note that they are rather sensitive, both to extreme weather and loneliness. This is not a dog breed that can be left alone for long periods of time. Give them the love, attention, care, and exercise they desire, and you will have an affectionate, cuddle bug canine companion for life.
Greyhounds are considered to be one of the most ancient dog breeds in the world. They originated in Ancient Egypt and have been prized as devoted companions ever since. Cleopatra, General Custer, and Queen Elizabeth I of England are just some of the historical figures that were enchanted by Greyhounds. They are also dubbed the “Sport of Queens” because of the two queens' patronage.
Apart from their royal fans, there are many reasons why Greyhounds are loved around the world. They combine an elegant, majestic appearance with a welcoming attitude to people and other dogs. Faithful and loving with their family, they will let you know by barking or through a delicate pricking of their small, folded ears that someone is approaching your home.
Greyhounds have a status for having high energy levels. However, in reality, their favourite pastime is sleeping. This dog breed was designed to be a sprinter, not a long-distance runner. Greyhounds are generally satisfied with a daily walk as long as they get regular affection from their favourite people. These dogs can do well in apartments or homes with small yards. But make sure to put a solid fence around your garden to keep them from dashing after animals that they might see as prey, such as rabbits, squirrels, or trespassing neighbourhood cats.
Even with their strong prey drive, there is no doubt that this is an excellent dog breed that merits many belly rubs. Whether you acquired your Greyhound from a show breeder or adopted them from the racetrack, you will find yourself respecting this dog breed with the same appreciation that others have given it during its long and celebrated history.
Today, Greyhounds also partake in many other canine sports, such as lure conformation, coursing, agility, and obedience. Aside from their grace and speed, dog lovers adore them for their sweet, calm natures. Fans of the dog breed repeatedly claim that Greyhounds have two speeds: all-out sprint and total couch potato. But note that they are rather sensitive, both to extreme weather and loneliness. This is not a dog breed that can be left alone for long periods of time. Give them the love, attention, care, and exercise they desire, and you will have an affectionate, cuddle bug canine companion for life.
Greyhounds have distinct body shapes and appearances and are often described as lean, streamlined, and muscular. These large canines stand 68-76cm tall and weigh between 60 and 70 pounds.
It's easy to see that these dogs are built for speed, from their long legs to their wide thighs to their strong paw pads. Another significant aspect of the Greyhound's appearance is their well-sprung ribs and deep chests below their long, broad backs and slightly arched loins.
They are naturally aerodynamic, carrying practically zero body fat. This helps them reach top speeds on the track but does mean they get cold quickly. Thus, many Greyhound owners dress them in jumpers and coats during winter.
Greyhounds have elongated heads and necks with powerful jaws, well-chiselled muzzles, and rose-shaped ears. Their eyes are small, oval-shaped, and dark in colour.
Greyhounds have short coats that can come in various colours and patterns. There are around 30 possible variations, including white, brindle, fawn, black, red, and blue (grey).
The most prominent misconception people have about Greyhounds is around their energy levels. As racing dogs, people often assume they must be outside all the time and require multiple long walks and runs.
However, this is not the case at all. Greyhounds enjoy exercise as much as any dog but spend most of their time sleeping. In reality, they are real couch potatoes, and their favourite pastime is cuddling up with their owners on the couch for movie night.
Of course, they still need daily exercise, but a 30-minute walk and short play sessions are generally enough. Because of this, they don't necessarily need a home with a garden, but due to their size, they may not be the best choice for apartment life.
Aside from being surprisingly lazy, Greyhounds are known for their sweet and gentle temperatures. This is not an aggressive dog breed at all. As they were bred to hunt and chase in groups, Greyhounds get on well with other dogs. If a dog were to bark at them on the street, they would most likely ignore it and walk away than retaliate.
These dogs are independent enough to be left alone for a while but not for long periods. Like most breeds, they thrive in homes where someone is often around. They develop super close bonds with their owners, but some Greyhounds may act slightly reserved with strangers.
Greyhounds are incredibly gentle, making them a top choice for all families, including those with small children. If a kid was to irritate them, a Greyhound's natural instinct is to walk away rather than snap or nip them. Even so, like other breeds, early socialisation is still essential.
Because of their low aggression, Greyhounds live very well with other dogs. They are also entirely cat-friendly and are known to leave cats alone rather than try to play with them. However, this is different with smaller animals like rabbits, as they have a high prey drive. Thus, a Greyhound may not be the best choice if you have small animals in the home.
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We had some concerns purchasing a kitten online but our experience with The Pedigree Paws was great. They connected us with Caroline, the Russian Blue breeder and we had many conversations and received multiple pictures and videos. She answered to all our questions.
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One of the reasons I was hesitant to order a puppy from The Pedigree Paws is because I live in Spain. However they connected me with a very good FCI breeder in Barcelona.
He showed me all the health documents of both parents, their pedigree and answer to all my questions. I am so happy they helped me to find a healthy puppy as finding one by myself was very overwhelming. Contacting The Pedigree Paws was the best decision and I highly recommend them to everybody!
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From the kittens's selection to the arrival of our Chartreux kitten, The Pedigree Paws was there to assist us. We had great experience with them, and they breeder Alexandra from France with whom they connected us and from whom we got our kitten from. They are very prompt in answering our initial and follow-up questions while our kitten was in transit. Very reliable and trustworthy!
Thank you so much for all your help. We are very happy with our new family member. We will definitely recommend it to all our friends.
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It's been a few months since we decided to find a Chihuahua puppy to join our family, however we had issues finding a good breeder.
We contacted The Pedigree Paws and they connected us with a very unique breeder in Greece. Many videos and pictures were shown, the breeder shared with us the proof of vaccinations, deworming and her 5 generation pedigree. We were fortunate as George, the breeder was able to deliver the puppy to us personally. We are very pleased with our beautiful Athena. Thank you, The Pedigree Paws, for being truthful and transparent.
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Chihuahua
Thank you for finding for me such a beautiful Chihuahua puppy! I love him so much from the minute I saw him. He changed my world.
Kate, from The Pedigree Paws assisted me through the whole process informing me about everything from health checks to arranging a Pet Nanny to transport Fin directly to my door. So thankful that the experience went so well! I love my Fin.
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I have always wanted a Ragdoll kitten as it was my dream cat breed, but didnt know how to find one as heard a lot about kitten farms and bad breeders. I reached out to The Pedigree Paws and they were very accommodating and transparent from the start. They offered me few kittens from their list of breeders and when I saw Emi I knew she was the one! We went through the kitten's parents DNA testing as for me that was a priority to have a kitten free from genetic disorders. We sealed the deal and now I have the best kitten I could dream of! Thank you very much for all your help
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I really wanted a Russian Blue kitten, but was very nervous getting one after reading horror stories about scammers on the Internet. I had my first call with Natalia, from The Pedigree Paws and with her help I was able to connect with the breeder, that I knew I could trust. I am very lucky to have now Shima, she is an absolute joy to live with.
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