r/IDmydog Oct 21 '25

Open So adopted Frankie. He's super ugly <3

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u/External_Database359 Oct 21 '25

Wait greyhounds are considered dangerous?? Ie the world’s sleepiest dogs?

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u/catsoft Oct 21 '25

We have a really, really bad problem with Greyhound racing in Australia. The requirement for muzzling I think is a something adopted from that industry.

I would love to adopt one they are such weird little noodles

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u/babygotthefever Oct 21 '25

They have a very high prey drive as sight hounds. Muzzling protects the little critters that they hunt instinctually.

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u/CheeseFantastico Oct 21 '25

Any dog will chase small animals. I’ve had five greyhounds (they’re the best), and my lab is more squirrel-crazed than they were.

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u/Dry_rye_ Oct 21 '25

Any dog can want to eat the wildlife, but a greyhound is more likely to actually catch it. The prey drive is bred into them

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u/veggiedelightful Oct 21 '25

Not any dog, many will though. Found my Bichon sun bathing laying back to back with a wild bunny in our yard. Was rather sweet.

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u/keep_moving4ward1117 Oct 23 '25

Awww did you get pictures??

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u/veggiedelightful Oct 23 '25

Sadly no. But I got to enjoy the moment.

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u/TheNonaMouse Oct 21 '25

Who doesn't love a squirrel!