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🐾 Introducing in2greys NSW Adoptions 🐾

Every greyhound has a story. Every racing career has a final chapter. But retirement is just the beginning of something new. ❤️

in2greys NSW Adoptions is here to connect greyhounds looking for their next chapter with people ready to welcome them home.

And today, we’d like you to meet Charlie — our very first greyhound featured on the page. 🖤

Could you be the person to help Charlie begin her next chapter?

👉 Check out the in2greys NSW Adoptions page and meet Charlie.

📩 Inbox in2greys for more details.

in2greys — embracing every chapter of the greyhound journey. 🐾

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🦴 Greyhounds and bones. What is safe, what is not, and what every owner needs to know.

Because this is one of those topics where the right information genuinely matters. 🖤

🚫 First — the non-negotiable.

Never give your greyhound a cooked bone. Not BBQ bones. Not roast leftovers. Not cooked chicken, lamb shanks, pork bones or smoked bones of any kind.

Cooking makes bones brittle. Brittle bones splinter. And splintered bone fragments inside your greyhound’s mouth, throat or digestive tract is a genuine veterinary emergency. This one is not a grey area. Cooked bones are off the table. Always. 🖤

✅ If you choose to give a raw bone — here is what the evidence supports:

🐾 Choose a fresh raw bone only — never cooked, smoked or frozen.

🐾 Size matters significantly — choose a bone larger than your greyhound can swallow whole. As a general guide, close to the size of their head is the right starting point.

🐾 Supervise every single session — remove the bone immediately if it becomes small enough to swallow, begins splintering or your greyhound starts attempting to gulp rather than chew.

🐾 Introduce gradually — some greyhounds develop constipation, digestive upset, dental fractures or bacterial illness from raw bones, particularly when introduced too quickly or in large amounts.

🐾 Avoid small pieces, chopped bones and any bone that can be broken into dangerous fragments — these are choking and blockage hazards regardless of whether they are raw.

⚠️ What about hard marrow, knuckle or weight-bearing bones?

They look impressive and long-lasting. But very hard bones are one of the most common causes of fractured teeth in dogs — particularly in powerful, enthusiastic or fast chewers. And a fractured tooth is not just painful — it is a veterinary procedure to address.

Not every greyhound is a safe bone chewer. And knowing which category your hound falls into matters enormously. 🖤

When to skip bones entirely and speak to your vet first:

If your greyhound is a gulp-and-go eater — and greyhound owners, we know exactly who we are talking about here 😂 — or if they have a history of dental disease, cracked teeth, a sensitive stomach, gut problems or are on a specific diet, get veterinary guidance before offering bones at all.

Safe alternatives that deliver similar enrichment and dental benefit include vet-approved dental chews, dental diet kibble and daily brushing with dog-safe toothpaste.

The bottom line.

Bones can be a valuable and genuinely enjoyable part of your greyhound’s life — when the right bone is chosen, introduced properly and supervised without exception.

Know your greyhound. Know how they chew. And when in doubt — ask your vet. 🖤

Now the important question 👇

Does your greyhound settle in and chew a bone properly — or attempt to finish the whole thing in 30 seconds flat and look at you like you personally insulted them by taking it away? 😂

Drop their name and their bone style in the comments below — we need to know. 🐾🦴

🌍 in2greys — The Global Greyhound Lifestyle Brand 🖤

🐾 WHAT DO YOU BUY FOR A GREYHOUND DAD WHO HAS EVERYTHING?

He already has the couch.
The blankets.
The treats.
And apparently… the entire house belongs to the Greyhound. 😂

But being a Greyhound Dad isn’t really about the stuff.

It’s the early walks.
The ridiculous zoomies.
The endless cuddles.
And that moment when your hound quietly leans against you and reminds you:

This is family. ❤️

That’s why in2greys was created.

Not for people who simply own Greyhounds.

For people who GET Greyhounds. 🐾

🎁 FATHER’S DAY — 50% OFF STORE WIDE

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📅 27–31 August
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👉 Find something made for the Greyhound Dad in your life.

Because the best gifts don’t just say “Happy Father’s Day.”

They say:

“I know what you love.” 🖤🐕

IN2GREYS — Greyhound people get it.

🐾 Greyhound pups. One of the most extraordinary and chaotic things you will ever witness in your life. 😂🖤

Most greyhound pups are raised in a way that the average pet owner rarely sees. Spacious properties. Wide open yards. Room to run, tumble, wrestle and discover their extraordinary legs at full speed before they even know what those legs are truly capable of. It is the environment this breed needs in those early weeks and months — space, freedom and the ability to be completely and utterly feral in the best possible way. 😂

But every now and then — a greyhound pup comes inside. And the house is never quite the same again.

The zoomies at 2am. The complete inability to understand that their legs are growing faster than their spatial awareness. The tail that takes out everything on the coffee table without a single moment of remorse. The pup that has no idea they are going to be 30 kilograms one day and is currently attempting to sit on your lap like a chihuahua. 😂🖤

We want to hear from the community on this one.

Have you ever raised a greyhound pup inside the house? 👇

What was the experience like? What did nobody warn you about? And would you do it all over again?

Drop your story in the comments — and tag someone who needs to know what they are getting themselves into. 😂🖤

Greyhound people get it. 🐾

🌍 in2greys — The Global Greyhound Lifestyle Brand 🖤

🐾 3 questions every first time greyhound owner asks.

And the answers that every experienced greyhound person already knows — but wishes someone had told them on day one. 🖤

We are sharing this one for every new greyhound owner who has just brought one home and is quietly wondering if they are doing everything right. And for every experienced owner who remembers exactly how that felt. 😂

Read the answers in the first comment below 👇

🐾 There is nothing in the world quite like walking through the front door and being greeted by your greyhound.

That moment they hear the key in the lock. The sound of those paws on the floor. The long elegant face appearing around the corner with those enormous soft eyes that say — without a single word — that you are the greatest thing that has ever walked through that door. Every single time. Without fail. Without condition. 🖤

It does not matter how long you were gone. Five minutes or five hours — the greeting is always the same. Pure, unfiltered, completely overwhelming joy. And in that one moment every hard thing about the day disappears completely. That is the greyhound. That is what they give us. And that is exactly what in2greys was built to celebrate. 🐾

Drop a ❤️ if your greyhound greets you like you have been gone for a lifetime 👇

🌍 in2greys — The Global Greyhound Lifestyle Brand 🖤

🐕💩 THOSE AWKWARD GREYHOUND WALKING MOMENTS… 😂

You know the ones…

You’re casually walking along with your greyhound, enjoying the sunshine, when suddenly… SQUAT. 💩

You reach into your pocket.

Nothing.

Other pocket.

Nothing.

You pat yourself down like you’re being searched at airport security. ✈️😂

Meanwhile, your greyhound is standing there looking at you like:

“Well? I’ve done my part. The rest is your problem.” 😐🐕

So now you’re awkwardly walking down the street carrying a warm little plastic parcel, trying desperately to pretend you don’t have a bag of 💩 swinging from your hand. 😂

And then you see someone you know…

“Hey! Haven’t seen you in ages!”

“Yeah… good to see you too. 👋”

…while secretly holding your greyhound’s freshly produced masterpiece.

There had to be a better way. 😎

Introducing the IN2GREYS Sports Waist Bag — designed specifically for greyhound people who understand that every walk comes with responsibilities. 🐾

✔️ Multiple zip pockets
✔️ Lightweight & comfortable
✔️ Adjustable waist strap
✔️ Water resistant
✔️ Perfect for walks
✔️ Plenty of room for the essentials — including those unexpected deliveries. 💩😂

Walk with purpose. Keep it clean. Love every moment. ❤️

Link in the comments 👇🏼

🧬 What does your greyhound’s DNA actually tell us?

Every greyhound carries a genetic story unlike any other. One shaped by generations of deliberate selection for speed, athletic ability, movement and endurance — a biological blueprint refined over thousands of years into the most extraordinary running animal on earth. 🖤

And science is now reading that blueprint in remarkable detail.

Here is what greyhound DNA research has revealed 👇

🐾 Body shape and athletic ability — the genetics behind that extraordinary lean frame, deep chest and powerful musculature are not accidental. They are the result of generations of selection pressure toward one singular goal — speed.

🐾 Muscle, movement and cardiovascular traits — the greyhound heart, the fast-twitch muscle fibre composition, the cardiovascular output that nearly doubles that of the average dog — all of it written into the DNA.

🐾 Vision and neurological characteristics — the 270° panoramic field of view, the motion-detecting visual streak — genetically encoded features that make the greyhound one of the most visually acute animals on earth.

🐾 Susceptibility to certain inherited conditions — researchers have identified genetic variants associated with conditions that can affect greyhounds including greyhound neuropathy and certain forms of progressive retinal atrophy. DNA testing can help identify affected dogs and carriers for specific conditions — though testing is not yet available for every disease and a single DNA result cannot predict a dog’s complete health future.

🐾 Response to medications and anaesthetics — the greyhound’s unique body composition and genetic profile means their response to certain medications — including standard anaesthetic protocols — differs significantly from other breeds. This is one of the most critical points for every greyhound owner to discuss with their vet before any procedure.

Research has also confirmed that racing greyhounds have experienced strong genetic selection for performance traits over many generations — and that managing genetic diversity thoughtfully is important for the long-term health and welfare of the breed as a whole.

But here is the most important thing to remember.

DNA is only one part of the picture. 🖤

A greyhound’s health and quality of life is also shaped by age, nutrition, environment, exercise, veterinary care and their individual history — including every chapter of the journey.

Behind every greyhound is a remarkable combination of genetics, lived experience and completely irreplaceable personality.

And no two greyhounds are ever exactly the same. 🐾🖤

Did you know greyhound DNA research had revealed this much about the breed? Drop a 🧬 below — and tag a greyhound lover who would find this fascinating 👇

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🐾 Why does my greyhound sleep like this?

Because according to your greyhound — the bed is not shared accommodation. It is a full-body stretching facility with a human-shaped edge attachment. 😂🛏️

Greyhounds are famous for their long sleep hours — typically around 12 to 14 hours a day, with some happily snoozing well beyond that. And the positions? Sideways. Upside down. Legs everywhere. Slowly expanding across the mattress until you have approximately 4 centimetres of bed left and absolutely no way to reclaim it. 😂

Here is what is actually happening. A greyhound sleeping fully stretched out, on their side or completely belly-up is a greyhound that feels genuinely safe, comfortable and secure in their environment. Exposing the belly and paw pads also helps them regulate body temperature — which explains why your greyhound transforms into a full-length bed-hog the moment the weather warms up. 🖤

One thing worth knowing — if you notice repeated difficulty settling, yelping when moving, stiffness on waking or a sudden avoidance of their usual sleeping position, it is worth a conversation with your vet. Changes in sleep behaviour can sometimes signal discomfort that is worth investigating early.

But this position right here?

This is not a problem. This is not something to fix.

This is a greyhound generously allowing you to sleep on their bed. 😴🖤

Tag the greyhound who has claimed every centimetre of yours 👇

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