Syd

Meet Syd, racing name Grovenor Big Lad, who is just 3 Yrs old (DOB 04/11/2023). Syd had a short racing career, showing that it wasn't really his thing and preferring to put his paws up at an early age. He is a strikingly handsome brindle boy, tall and elegant and lots of fun.

He loves a fuss, travels well in the van and enjoys his walks. He is currently a little strong on the lead but is responding to some training. He's a bit of a oaf in the paddock and loves to chuck the toys around and chase a football - he is after all only a young lad with a sense of fun. 

He has so far been fine with other dogs that we have meet and is happy to say hello and walk with them. He does like chasing squirrels so probably isn't going to be cat friendly.

Syd is currently with us from South West Wales Greyhound Trust for some additional assessment. He has been in a home on foster and demonstrated what we think are some guarding issues. He forms a strong bond and can guard his preferred human, especially around bed time which resulted in him being returned. He can be reluctant to part with his toys although once he's dropped them at your feet you are able to pick them up. He will need an adult only home, possibly with a single owner and someone who has experience of his kind of behaviour. We will not put him in a home with children or to anyone who has never had a dog before.    

With the right person and some training we hope he can transition into a loving pet. He can be left for a short period but if he can hear you he will whine. We would suggest he would suit being crate or "bed trained" so that can becomes his place rather than being allowed on the sofa or human bed. 

Syd may not stay with us and in time will likely return to South West Wales if we don't find him a home. if you are interested in him do get in touch.   He is such a young lad that we'd hate to see stay in kennels for an extended length of time.