On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 22:56:19 GMT, Charles Richmond
wrote:

Rich wrote:

We have a small apartment in NYC.
9 to 5 We would take the dog to a business which cares for dogs and has lots
of open space.
We prefer a dog that doesn't shed too much.
The dog should be house trained. Perhaps an older dog without excessive
energy?
I lean toward an older Labrador Retriever.
ANY SUGGESTIONS?!

Greyhounds make good apartment dog if they get a walk at least
twice a day. The doggie day care may provide enough exercise to
satisfy the greyhound. Also, greyhounds seldom bark. There are
many greyhounds available through rescue, because of the retired
greyhound racers. These dogs are usually two or three years old
when they retire.

The only caveat is that you must *never* let the dog loose out
of a fenced area. The dog must always be on a leash. I suppose
in NYC that would be a must for any dog, but sight hounds like
greyhounds require this anywhere.

Also, they must be provided an opportunity to run (in a securely
fenced area) once or twice a day (frequency depends on individual
dog). It's true that Greyhounds are quiet, laid-back dogs that don't
need a lot of exercise, but these are dogs that were bred to run, love
to run, and they should have that opportunity. Also, a younger
Greyhound (under three years) may need more than two walks a day.

Sally Hennessey

On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 22:56:19 GMT, Charles Richmond
wrote:

Rich wrote:

We have a small apartment in NYC.
9 to 5 We would take the dog to a business which cares for dogs and has lots
of open space.
We prefer a dog that doesn't shed too much.
The dog should be house trained. Perhaps an older dog without excessive
energy?
I lean toward an older Labrador Retriever.
ANY SUGGESTIONS?!

Greyhounds make good apartment dog if they get a walk at least
twice a day. The doggie day care may provide enough exercise to
satisfy the greyhound. Also, greyhounds seldom bark. There are
many greyhounds available through rescue, because of the retired
greyhound racers. These dogs are usually two or three years old
when they retire.

The only caveat is that you must *never* let the dog loose out
of a fenced area. The dog must always be on a leash. I suppose
in NYC that would be a must for any dog, but sight hounds like
greyhounds require this anywhere.

Also, they must be provided an opportunity to run (in a securely
fenced area) once or twice a day (frequency depends on individual
dog). It's true that Greyhounds are quiet, laid-back dogs that don't
need a lot of exercise, but these are dogs that were bred to run, love
to run, and they should have that opportunity. Also, a younger
Greyhound (under three years) may need more than two walks a day.

Sally Hennessey

On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 22:56:19 GMT, Charles Richmond
wrote:

Rich wrote:

We have a small apartment in NYC.
9 to 5 We would take the dog to a business which cares for dogs and has lots
of open space.
We prefer a dog that doesn't shed too much.
The dog should be house trained. Perhaps an older dog without excessive
energy?
I lean toward an older Labrador Retriever.
ANY SUGGESTIONS?!

Greyhounds make good apartment dog if they get a walk at least
twice a day. The doggie day care may provide enough exercise to
satisfy the greyhound. Also, greyhounds seldom bark. There are
many greyhounds available through rescue, because of the retired
greyhound racers. These dogs are usually two or three years old
when they retire.

The only caveat is that you must *never* let the dog loose out
of a fenced area. The dog must always be on a leash. I suppose
in NYC that would be a must for any dog, but sight hounds like
greyhounds require this anywhere.

Also, they must be provided an opportunity to run (in a securely
fenced area) once or twice a day (frequency depends on individual
dog). It's true that Greyhounds are quiet, laid-back dogs that don't
need a lot of exercise, but these are dogs that were bred to run, love
to run, and they should have that opportunity. Also, a younger
Greyhound (under three years) may need more than two walks a day.

Sally Hennessey