--- product_id: 18217731 title: "Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies" brand: "lee livingood" price: "Β£23.32" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18217731-retired-racing-greyhounds-for-dummies store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Racing History Expert Insights Comprehensive Guide Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies **Brand:** lee livingood **Price:** Β£23.32 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ί Unleash the Joy of Greyhound Companionship! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies by lee livingood - **How much does it cost?** Β£23.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18217731-retired-racing-greyhounds-for-dummies) ## Best For - lee livingood enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lee livingood brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Community Connection:** Join a passionate community of greyhound lovers and share your experiences. - β€’ **Engaging Stories and Anecdotes:** Connect with the heartwarming tales of retired racers and their journeys. - β€’ **Step-by-Step Training Techniques:** Master effective training methods tailored for retired racers. - β€’ **Expert Tips from Industry Insiders:** Gain insights from seasoned professionals to ensure your greyhound thrives. - β€’ **Unlock the Secrets of Greyhound Care:** Dive into the essentials of retired racing greyhounds and become their best advocate. ## Overview Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone looking to adopt and care for retired racing greyhounds. This book offers expert advice, engaging stories, and practical training techniques to help you provide the best home for your new furry friend. ## Description Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies ## Images ![Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oUlh+03TL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you want the Greyhound to be a watch-dog or a buddy for your child, this book will dispel such illusions. *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on March 30, 2018* I had my first dog when my dad took me to the pound in Loves Park, Illinois, and a frisky medium-sized adolescent dog immediately came over to me. Something--perhaps a fictional character from a cartoon--which one?--prompted me to call her Trixie, a name my best friend for life seemed to treasure and respond to above all others. I proudly announced that she was "part Fox Terrier" and "part Pointer," not sure what the terms meant but remembering what the vet had told my dad. No boy could have had a better friend, no family a more loyal pet, ready to go through hell and high water to prove herself over and over.Once, we lost her at a campground and left without her, my parents consoling me with the promise that we'd come back to look for her the next day. After the car had left the park and retaken the highway, I looked through the rear window, then immediately shouted to my dad, "Stop!" Way in the distance was a speck that my eyes could still discern and that my heart intuitively could identify. Sure enough! Trixie was determined to run us down.On another occasion we had gone with my uncle to motorboat across wide and deep Pelican Lake in Minnesota on an errand to get supplies. It was half way on the way back that I saw a speck moving in the water. I hollered, "Uncle Tony, please stop! I think I see something!" Thank God he heard me. It was Trixie, determined to hang with me, no matter how far, how long, how dangerous and potentially irretrievable the endeavor.All of this is a preface to a retired (and increasingly retiring) professor's request (this time of his wife) to adopt a dog to replace the one that (unbelievably, upon reflection) stuck with me like glue from first grade through college. (During my senior year, I received news about the inevitable--and, later, my father admitted that the immediate cause of Trixie's death was sun-stroke due to his leaving her tied up too long (to begin with, the neighborhood was sparse enough to allow her to have free run; by the time I was in college, she no longer had the luxury of being a "free ranger"). The creator couldn't have made a better dog. She remained trim and slightly under medium size but had a heart bigger than that of any creature on earth. When I recently screened some of our old home movies, my children commented: "That dog, it shows up in every scene! Was Trixie really like that, Dad?"That was Trixie, the quintessentially all-American "mutt." I would not expect the same "unconditional love" from a greyhound, which has been programmed to have a very different mind and thought process from my old pal. As Mr. Livingood explains, Greyhounds are not for everyone. They're not apt to be as responsive to your commands because from the beginning they've been bred not to be sociable companions but far-sighted predators, capable of spotting prey from distances inaccessible to humans and then to reach their targets in less time than any other canine breed.Whether they might behave differently as pups may remain up in the air. It's next to impossible to get a greyhound pup. They're more likely to be several years old. But the good news is that they're adaptable--extremely so. Exercise them once a week--preferable in an enclosed field with running space, and they can become accommodating lap dogs for the rest of the week, spending time in front of a TV set while on the couch and even sharing bed space with you til morning.They're quiet and easily intimidated--unusual for a "predatory" animal, but a greyhound is not intimidating; it's not a good watch dog. And it's not necessarily the best buddy you could have. So why get a greyhound. For me, it's because of a memory--of my favorite dogs running at our race track, Dairyland Park (Wisconsin has since outlawed greyhound racing, as I recall). I watched them closely, kept records, even bet on one that won 11-12 straight races--and then, it broke its pelvis coming out of the gate. The track's most invincible runner and the area's biggest draw--over with in a split second. And the dog couldn't be restored (today, I'd donate far more than my fair share if there were the slightest chance of saving its life--the least that could be done for all of the excitement and joy (and profits--but, actually, small winnings) that it had given those at the track and the community as a whole.So why get a greyhound? Because of its noble history, its sleek and royal features, its configuration, and tender and peaceful demeanor, and finally as "reparations" for its sacrifices on behalf of our pleasure (and greed). Why not get a greyhound? I can't think of any reasons. They're not for children. They're not for rough-housing. They're friendly, though not in the "love as all" perfect-buddy of an all-American mutt (all the more reason for my adopting an animal not expected to replicate Trixie).The negative case is, with all due respect, my wife's. She's quick to point out that it's a fairly large animal (70 pounds and up for a male; 50 and up for a female). It's not soft and cuddly like many smaller home-bodies (Cockers? Poodles? Beagles? Mutts?) It's downright boney and weird looking. I response is that it depends upon the angle from which you're viewing it. Also, one man's Mona Lisa is another's caricature of Rose-Anne or, going way back, Twiggy.Personally, I love the breed's combination of a shetland pony's size and strength with an anemic-looking, bony vulnerability. In sum, the foregoing reflects what I picked up from reading this book, but I brought to the book a disposition and bias that was only supported. I doubt the book will persuade fans of a Toy Poodle or Yorkie to look for a Greyhound instead.P.S. As a 2-cat owner, it was reassuring to learn that most greyhounds are perfectly good with feline housemates. With rabbits or hamsters, best tread with more care. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, quick read *by G***S on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on February 9, 2023* This book gives you a great overview of what you should be ready for when getting ready to adopt your greyhound. Some references are obviously dated but the content is timeless it seems.It makes sense why all agencies have this as required reading. It’s really fast to read, super simple language and organized easily. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greyt! *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on February 28, 2023* Cannot go wrong with Dummies books. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18217731-retired-racing-greyhounds-for-dummies](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18217731-retired-racing-greyhounds-for-dummies) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*