Items to consider
► Warm coat for winter
► Warm pjs for winter indoors
► Waterproof coat for rain
► Booties for hard or hot surfaces
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One off costs of greyhound ownership
Most of these are one off costs when first getting your greyhoundThese are items that you will either need to get before you get your hound or will want to purchase/ upgrade at some stage as they wear out or your hounds needs increase as they age.
One off costs of greyhound ownership
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
Your Budget
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
$250.00
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From food bowls to collars, leads, harnesses, and muzzles, there is a range of essential and optional equipment required for your greyhound. Most of these will need to be purchased only once, depending on quality and how often you like to keep up with the latest fashion.
$350.00
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Food and water bowls
Greyhounds need their food and water in robust bowls raised so they do not have to bend down to eat and drink. This is not just for the dogs comfort, but to save you money at the vet dealing with damaged necks and front legs. Water bowls need to be particularly robust so they are not easily tipped over and buckets are recommended so they only need to be filled once a day.
$100.00
Collars and Leads
Greyhounds have a long slender neck and small head and so collars used for other dogs are unlikely to be suitable. They also may have neck problems or pull a lot, so you need to avoid retractable leads and stick to martingale collars.
$250.00
$600.00
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Other
Please give examples of other one off costs to look after your greyhound that are not part of usual everyday care.
$100.00
Purchase costs
Ex racing greyhounds cost much less than other pedigree dogs and are much much cheaper than a racing greyhound puppy which can cost in the hundreds of thousands for a male with a noted lineage. Depending on the number of hounds/ dogs waiting for forever homes, a retired greyhound will cost from $150 to $500. It will come desexed, vaccinated, wormed and housetrained.
$500.00