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Ada, my Husky friend, and I went on holiday for the Christmas and New Year period. We had a great time away staying with friends and family! We both wish you a happy New Year and hope that your Christmas...

First of all I would say that I was only ever incidental in the dog equation. My Wife (Christine) and Son (Daniel) were completely responsible in acquiring a Greyhound, although I was present about 5 years ago when Daniel was...

Silver has been with us for six months now, and is completely one of the family. She has a very happy, affectionate nature, and always wants to be part of whatever's happening. She never tires of watching me in the...

GAP is rocking the Bay of Plenty!

For the first time on the 11th January, Greyhounds as Pets had a stand at the Paeroa A & P show.

Paeroa A&P Show

It's a country show that...

Zena has made herself at home and taken over all Wolf's toys and beds. A very loving girl - very playful and energetic! Loves to help gardening, great if you want to plant large trees! It has taken a while...

The idea for a greyhound assistance dog was hatched in 2012 when Melanie Donne from the Kotuku Foundation was researching dog breeds for the Foundation's work with disability assistance dogs. Melanie says, "I found that greyhounds have these wonderful qualities...

Priceless (Fancy Freda) has been with us nearly three years now and boy has the time flown by. It feels like she has always been with us! We did some basic obedience classes at dog school in the beginning, but...

Just in case you weren't already in the Christmas mood, here's more of the festive spirit from our gorgeous photogenic hounds!

Babe - (Sexy Babe)

Beryl - (Winsome Deluxe)

Mila (Bronze for Macos)

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Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Harley (Black Timpani)

Tis' the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Blondie...

It's just been 4 months since William (Wyndham http://greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/dogs/william-wyndham/ ) and Polly (Okuku Cracker http://greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/dogs/polly-okuku-cracer/ ) came home with us. William's kennel coat is long gone thanks to his love of pats and cuddles. Polly made herself at home straight...