What you have is what is called a lurcher. It's a dog that was originally bred to be a superior hunting dog with the speed of the greyhound but the stability and, occasionally, the brains of another breed, usually a terrier. In this country, lurchers are usually accidents, but in the UK, they are extremely popular.
I've seen a grey/pit mix. I wanted to keep it! If this pup is laid back, I'm guessing it's other half is not boxer. They are, somehow, more hyper than grey puppies.
Generally, greyhound puppies are very mouthy, have bad separation anxiety, jump constantly, and sprint laps throughout the home. They destroy furniture and pillows and take forever to potty train. But, unlike most dogs, they get it all out of their system by 18 to 24 months and then become the most gentle, laid back couch potatoes the world has ever known. There are always exceptions. You might find a fabulous puppy and a terror of an adult. No rules are hard and fast.
Do you know the origin of this dog? Are you sure of its age? A whippet looks very much like a young greyhound, and a dog mixed with whippet (which you are more likely to see in the US than a lurcher) could definitely be mistaken for being half grey.
If the dog is part whippet, you will still have a dog that resembles a grey in build and personality. Both are sight hounds. Whippets tend to be better pups and have more energy as adults, but their mannerisms are very similar. A whippet is about half the size of a grey.
So funny-- earlier in the evening, a friend had stopped by the house and proclaimed that there was no way Roscoe was Grey. He's too small, too calm. Our friend suggested Whippet, and we realized at once that he was spot-on.
He is just SO CALM. Are puppies (even 8 month olds) ever really like this? it's a bit insane.
I've seen a grey/pit mix. I wanted to keep it! If this pup is laid back, I'm guessing it's other half is not boxer. They are, somehow, more hyper than grey puppies.
Generally, greyhound puppies are very mouthy, have bad separation anxiety, jump constantly, and sprint laps throughout the home. They destroy furniture and pillows and take forever to potty train. But, unlike most dogs, they get it all out of their system by 18 to 24 months and then become the most gentle, laid back couch potatoes the world has ever known. There are always exceptions. You might find a fabulous puppy and a terror of an adult. No rules are hard and fast.
Do you know the origin of this dog? Are you sure of its age? A whippet looks very much like a young greyhound, and a dog mixed with whippet (which you are more likely to see in the US than a lurcher) could definitely be mistaken for being half grey.
If the dog is part whippet, you will still have a dog that resembles a grey in build and personality. Both are sight hounds. Whippets tend to be better pups and have more energy as adults, but their mannerisms are very similar. A whippet is about half the size of a grey.
Here's a whippet: http://pettradingcompany.com/admin/editor/filemanager/upload/Image/whippet.jpg
And a grey in the same color pattern (They both come in a large variety of colors.): http://picasaweb.google.com/gfflpix/GFFLGreyhoundPictures#slideshow/5202484907300843650
And here's a lurcher that is pit/grey mix that might have a little wolfhound or deerhound in him to give him the extra fur length. He's about 9 months old: http://picasaweb.google.com/gfflpix/LurchersMay09#slideshow/5338070804715770338
You are welcome to pick my brain for anything. I hope I can help. I'm just thrilled that you rescued a baby in need. Can't wait to see pics!
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He is just SO CALM. Are puppies (even 8 month olds) ever really like this? it's a bit insane.
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