Hi all, wanted some advice and thought this would be the best place to ask.

My wife is mildly allergic to dogs and certain breeds set her off more like golden retrievers. We actually have a whippet cross and she is absolutely fine with him.

Does anyone here have any experience with Galgos and a family member with allergies or anything? My wife really wants to rescue one from GDS but obviously it’s hard to know what they may be like.

Thanks all :)

Thread tax (since it’s not about dogs), enjoy my Galgo spotting a squirrel out the window while I’m packing up summer clothes.

I speak a bit of Spanish of the Mexican variety, not the dialect used in Spain, but the grammar is AFAIK the same. Words and slang may not be though.

I see people here referring to female dogs as Galga, and male as Galgo, which puzzles me.

The masculine and feminine would not refer to the breed, would it? If you say, “Mi perro es una Galgo” it’d be male, or “Mi Perra es una Galgo” would be female. (“My male dog is a greyhound/my female dog is a greyhound.”)

Galgo basically translates to Greyhound, and I don’t know why you’d add the masculine/feminine on a breed name as it always refers to both.

As an example, podencos aren’t referred to as podencas when female. Presa Canarios don’t become Canaria, etc. A poodle is Caniche, so many breed names don’t even have the masculine/feminine.

So real question-is this just Reddit shorthand, or is this a thing in Spain I don’t know about? Truly curious and probably a dumb question. Thanks!

Baby galga just turned two years old 🎉, she's as crazy as always, people always told me that they calm down around two years old but I don't think that's going to happen soon for Mina, we love her a lot even if she drives us nuts sometimes.

I need help, I can hardly keep going on with this situation. I adopted a six year old galga exactly a year ago, who's been through a rough life but still very sociable and cheerful in the shelter, and here we're making sure she'll only know love from now on.

Now, the issue is: she won't stop crying and whining, near all the time. It wasn't like that the first months, but now it's unbearable. I work from home, and she has her own bed on top of a (human) bed next to me, so she's never alone. I feed her with dry and wet food of good quality that she devours, smaller amounts in the morning and evening and a bigger one in the afternoon, before or after her walks, with the right amount for her size. I pet her, my partner and I give her a long walk after work, shorter ones morning and evening (while making sure she poops at least twice a day), she has toys, she has treats, full covered in blankets or galgo pijama when cold… and will whine no matter what.

We've taken her to the vet and she doesn't seem to be in pain, her teeth are okay, and she's been on antibiotics for some pneumonia and now is even more lively, jumpy, plays more than ever, but still whines or cries louder and louder while I'm working next to her, even if I cuddle her, while I get ready to walk her, when relaxing on the sofa with her, before and after walks and food… it's taking a toll on me. Also booked some sessions with a dog trainer, still the same.

What else can I do? Please help.

We rescued a lovely 8 year old galgo who arrived home last week, and we just noticed his tattoo in his left ear. He also has a notch on that same ear. I assume this is a registration number of some sort? Do all galgos bred for hunting sports have this?

From what I gathered, he was abandoned at a pound by a galguero along with another dog in 2023. He was then rescued by Galgos en Familia and brought to Canada by EGP (who I adopted from).

Just trying to learn a little more about his history. I'm curious!

Hi everyone,

I’m adopting my first Galga and she will be coming home with me mid November. I’m reaching out for any guidance on how to help her adapt. I’m aware of 3:3:3 and have grown up and been around dogs a lot of my life.

My inexperience comes with never owning a galgo and also this rescue is very shy and timid! Leaning strongly to fearful. If anyone has had a similar experience and could provide some ways to make her more confident/comfortable.

Examples of shyness & fearfulness given by current foster:

• will not pee on walks, only in backyard when not being watched
• only takes treats when one is facing away from her and you offer treats in your hand behind you
• seems unmotivated by food but mostly due to fear
• does not interact with new humans/ takes long time to warm up

Thanks everyone! I’m very excited to provide her a safe and warm home!

What do you think about health insurances? Is it worth it?

Hi everybody, I am seeking advice, we have adopted a young Galgo, he is 14m old, never hunted, never raced. I seem to be getting nowhere training him, and I recently started a new job, and my dog is having trouble staying alone home for 5-6h. Before I leave, we go for a 45-minute walk, he does his business, and we goof around and jump as we're going back. I make him a breakfast, we spend 10-15 min together, I give him his chewing toy, toss the puzzles, and leave. He barks, he whines, he goes through al the puzzles, and he is destroying one thing. Every time one thing, his woven toy basket, one slipper, one pillow... When I come home, he is so overwhelmed, so excited, I see that it was stressful for him. It breaks me. Because we started with training as soon as we got him in April(8m old) but sadly got nowhere. He goes 2x in walks (1-1,5h). On my day off, we even go as 10k, through woods, daily running sessions like chasing the ball. We go to dog park, he plays nice, tries to (everyone is smaller and he's all long legs and elbows and very not coordinated but super fast, and he likes being chased). He is super friendly, with dogs and people, and kids,sometimes get to excited to meet someone. It's like he is still a giant puppy. On walks if we stop for 1 minute, to catch my breath he starts whining and I can't figure out why, but I suspect because of the sniffing, he has to check out every bush,every post, every corner. What am I doing wrong or not doing? With work now I have less time trying to train him, would dog school/dog trainer help? He is not our first dog but definitely a challenge.

Hi! We are a Scandinavian couple early in our first galgo adoption process. We are looking into how much money we need to budget every month. On average, how much money do you spend on your dog every month? And where in the world do you live? Thanks a lot for your help 🩵

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Chani

I love her so much agggghfjdkaksjdhskkajs

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice. We took in a foster Galgo a few days ago. He came over from Spain earlier in the year and had previously been with a foster for a few months. We’re not really sure about his history but he is covered in scars and has very obviously lived a rough life.

He is so so sweet. He seems to love us petting and scratching him. He doesn’t mind our other dogs. He’s gentle. However, he has found a safe space on our couch and does not seem to want to go anywhere else. We can barely get him up to go potty (I have to pick him up and carry him to the door sometimes). We have been going to the park every morning and he really loves that. We feel bad forcing him to do things he doesn’t want to do, but he does need to go out to pee and does enjoy the park once we’re there.

He only eats it we bring it to him and lay it out on a towel in front of him or hand feed him. Today he is particularly anxious and doesn’t have much of an appetite at all.

What has worked for others making their fosters or adoptees feel comfortable? How long is normal for him to not want to move off the couch? What can we do to help him settle in, while also making sure he is getting the outside time he needs for potty etc?

I should add that he doesn’t even seem particularly anxious. He doesn’t shake or whine. He just doesn’t want to move from his spot.

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: I want to make it clear I know how much these dogs have been through. I am not unfamiliar with rescuing/fostering abused dogs. I know how much time it takes for them to heal, and my question is not about how I can rush him. My question is how I can keep him comfortable and support him in building his confidence. I figured I would ask people familiar with the breed.

Ugh it has been a journey. Originally supposed to adopt Bambú in July, where he was arriving from Spain. He got heat stroke during their massive heat wave!!!! He survived, and I said “However long it takes to get him better and here to me!”

And the time is finally here and I am SO excited. I feel prepared and ready, got my schedule for week one lined up, training lined up, the vet, car hammock. Food. Bed. Wire protectors.

Ugh!