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Learning About My New Dog Breed — The Greyhound
I’ve owned a few different dog breeds in my life, from the Standard Schnauzer to the Bullmastiff. I’ve enjoyed all of the dogs in my life, but this new breed for my partner and I, the Greyhound, is certainly one of the most fun breed, for sure!
Lenny was a racing Greyhound, who has now retired to live a life of leisure in the country, with us. And for the most part, he certainly spends much of his time lazing around on his bed, snoozing.
He is a sweet boy, a bit over the top and excitable, at times, funny and silly other times, and just a handsome sleeping beauty at still other times (most of the time, actually).
I know dogs sleep for many hours in the day, but I suspect Greyhounds may do the most sleeping. I suppose they have to rest up a lot, to have the energy they’ll need when they go through their ‘Zoomies’.
Greyhound zoomies, are when the Greyhound has an excess of energy, and suddenly goes tearing off, around and back, over and over, until they collapse in a tired but happy heap! It may happen inside, or outside, and it’s a joy to watch such well honed creatures zooming around at top speed!
Other dog breeds do this too, particularly when they are wet. There’s something about being wet that makes dogs go nuts! I know I had to be careful not to let a…
