Going Home Greyhounds

Please note this test is not required to be a volunteer. Its purpose is to prepare you with answers to the most commonly asked questions from the public and to help you become more knowledgeable about GHG.

1) What is the lifespan of a greyhound?	Years
2) How much does a typical greyhound eat per day?	Cups Times Per Day
3) On average, how much does a male and female weigh?	lb. (Male) lb. (Female)
4) How fast can a greyhound run at top speed?	M.P.H.
5) How many strides does it take for a greyhound to reach its top speed?
6) How far can a greyhound see clearly?	Mile(s)
7) Do greyhounds know their names?	Yes No
8) What is the significance of the tattoos in the greyhounds' ears?
9) What is our adoption fee? How much for a second greyhound?	$ (1^st) $ (2^nd)
10) Name seven things our adoption fee covers:
11) When deciding what to feed your greyhound, what two ingredients should not come first (or even second) on the ingredient list in a dog food nutritional label?
13) What food and how much of it helps to curb "greyhound gas"?
14) Do greyhounds shed?	Yes No
15) Are greyhounds good for people with allergies?	Yes No
16) What type of collar should be worn on a greyhound and why?
17) What kind of common ailments do greyhounds suffer from, if any?
18) Are all greyhounds good with children?	Yes No
19) If a dog is deemed to be "cat safe", does that mean it can be trusted with a cat or very small dog outdoors?	Yes No
20) Using a flea collar or flea dip is safe (non-toxic) for greyhounds?	Yes No
21) When is it acceptable to tie a greyhound outside?
22) Name some common obstacles for greyhounds to overcome during foster care.
23) Does GHG rent crates?	Yes No
24) Is crate usage strongly recommended when bringing any new greyhound into a home?	Yes No
25) Name the two most important reasons why GHG recommends crate usage.
26) Does GHG have a support group for new adopters?	Yes No
27) How long (on average) is a dog in foster care?	weeks
28) Will GHG take a dog back into foster care after it has been in a home for 5 yrs?	Yes No
29) Does a GHG representative do a Veterinarian check on all potential adopters?	Yes No
30) Does GHG recommend adoption for families with children under 3 years of age?	Yes No
31) Does GHG ever recommend the use of flexi or extendable leashes? No.	Yes No