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ladies and Gentlemen let's have a chat
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about dogs not just any dogs but the
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Sleek fast and often misunderstood
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Greyhound now before you rush out to
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adopt one of these racing Legends allow
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me to present 12 reasons why you should
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never own a greyhound buckle up it's
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going to be a wild ride one couch
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potatoes in Disguise first up let's
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address the myth that Greyhounds are
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high energy dogs sure they can run like
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the wind but once that race is over
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they're basically professional couch
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potatoes you might think you're adopting
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a k9 athlete but what you're really
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getting is a dog that can Sprint at 45
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mph and then sleep for 23 hours a day if
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you're looking for a jogging partner you
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might want to reconsider unless your
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idea of exercise is a quick Dash to the
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fridge two separation anxiety Central
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next on the list separation anxiety
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Greyhounds are known for their deep
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bonds with their humans leave them alone
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for too long and you might come home to
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find your house looking like it was hit
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by a tornado they'll be howling and
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pacing like they just realized they
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forgot to set the DVR for their favorite
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show if you work long hours or enjoy
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spontaneous outings this breed might not
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be the best fit three the prey drive
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predicament let's talk about their prey
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drive Greyhounds were bred to chase it's
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in their DNA that means if you have
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small pets like cats or rabbits
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congratulations you just introduce them
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to a potential Buffet you'll need to
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keep your eye on them at all times
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because those instincts can kick in
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faster than you can say dinner time four
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fear of the unknown these dogs often
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come from racing backgrounds where they
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haven't been exposed to much outside of
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the track and kennel when they enter
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your home it's like they've landed on an
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alien planet stairs what are those
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vacuum cleaners terrifying beasts if
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your home has any quirks like an un
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usual rug or a squeaky toy you might
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find your new pet Frozen in fear like it
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just encountered a ghost five the Sleep
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startle surprise now let's discuss sleep
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startle a delightful little Quirk where
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your Greyhound might wake up startled
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and snap at anything that comes near
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them while they're dozing off it's like
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playing Russian roulette with your
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fingers every time you want to pet them
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while they nap so remember let sleeping
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dogs lie very far away from your hands
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six resource guarding resource guarding
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is another Charming trait of greyhounds
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they can become possessive over food or
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toys which means you might find yourself
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in a standoff with your own dog over a
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chew toy it's like negotiating with a
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toddler who thinks sharing is overrated
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seven the cost of care let's not forget
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about the financial commitment owning a
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dog isn't cheap especially one that may
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require extra vet visits due to their
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unique health issues like bloat or hip
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displasia you'll need to budget for food
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grooming and those surprise vet bills
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that pop up when you least expect them
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eight training challenges training a
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greyhound can be an exercise in patience
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and creativity they may have been
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trained to race but teaching them basic
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commands good luck their attention span
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can rival that of a goldfish when there
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are distractions around like squirrels
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or leaves blowing in the wind nine
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limited socialization many retired RAC
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Greyhounds haven't had the best
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socialization experiences before
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adoption they may not know how to behave
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around other dogs or unfamiliar people
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leading to awkward encounters that could
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leave both parties feeling confused or
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anxious 10 The Great Escape artists
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Greyhounds are known for being Escape
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artists if there's even the slightest
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opening in your fence or door don't be
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surprised if they make a break for it
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faster than you can say where did my dog
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go they have an uncanny abil ility to
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find ways out of enclosures often
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leaving you frantically searching the
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neighborhood 11 the scense sensitivity
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these dogs have incredibly sensitive
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noses and can become overwhelmed by
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strong sents or smells in their
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environment if you're cooking something
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delicious and your Greyhound suddenly
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looks like they've seen a ghost it's
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probably just the aroma of dinner
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wafting through the air 12 the
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commitment Factor finally let's talk
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about commitment owning a greyhound
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isn't just about providing food and
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shelter it requires emotional investment
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as well these dogs thrive on
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companionship and love being part of
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family activities if you're not ready
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for that level of commitment maybe it's
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best to look at other breeds or perhaps
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consider adopting a pet rock instead in
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conclusion while Greyhounds may look
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elegant and Charming owning one comes
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with its own set of challenges that
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require dedication and understanding
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beyond what most casual dog owners can
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provide so unless you're ready for an
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adventure filled with quirks surprises
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and plenty of couch time maybe think
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twice before bringing one of these
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racing Legends into your home thank you
