Books with title The greyhound

Everything changes for Jamie when he makes friends with an old man and his greyhound. From hope to desperation, from joy to fear, the safe but dull world he has always known takes on a new dimension where he finds himself faced with ever-changing dilemmas that he can’t run away from.Helen Griffiths is a compelling and accomplished writer and her animal stories are remarkable for the beauty of their quiet simplicity. THE GREYHOUND is such a book. It is a moving tale of poverty and post-war London life, a boy and a dog.

A true story of a racing greyhound who found purpose in life. Based on a true story of the Authors real ex racing greyhound, Blacktail. Blacktail was adopted through an adoption agency that helps to place rescued race dogs. Blacktail only raced one race, and was disqualified immediately. He was disqualified at the beginning of the race for jumping over the infield rail to chase the geese. This did not make blacktail a desirable racer. An adoption agency contacted the owner about adopting Blacktail. The owner had rescued another greyhound from the same agency a few years earlier. He was adopted in Wisconsin and took an eight hour car ride to his new home in Ohio. Blacktail then lived with the owner, his wife, 10 year old child, another greyhound, and a labrador retriever. Blacktail lived a happy and spoiled life until the age of 13. His personality and story will live on forever.

Fifteen-year-old Danny is a troubled kid, and trouble always seems to follow him. Things are changing just too fast his family has moved to a new town, his father is battling alcoholism, and Danny has a hair-trigger temper that causes him problems with the teachers and the other kids at his new school. But as they say, everybody can do at least one thing well, and for Danny its judo. The dojo is the one place where Dannys aggression can find an outlet, even as he tries to make sense of a life that seems way out of control. As he gets ready for an upcoming competition, things just might be on the upswing in Dannys life. Its all thanks to the arrival of a four-legged wonder, a remarkable greyhound named Long Shot that may hold the key to Danny finding both balance in his life and, especially, a greater understanding of his father.

A true story of a racing greyhound who found purpose in life. Based on a true story of the Authors real ex racing greyhound, Blacktail. Blacktail was adopted through an adoption agency that helps to place rescued race dogs. Blacktail only raced one race, and was disqualified immediately. He was disqualified at the beginning of the race for jumping over the infield rail to chase the geese. This did not make blacktail a desirable racer. An adoption agency contacted the owner about adopting Blacktail. The owner had rescued another greyhound from the same agency a few years earlier. He was adopted in Wisconsin and took an eight hour car ride to his new home in Ohio. Blacktail then lived with the owner, his wife, 10 year old child, another greyhound, and a labrador retriever. Blacktail lived a happy and spoiled life until the age of 13. His personality and story will live on forever.

Fifteen-year-old Danny is a troubled kid, and trouble always seems to follow him. Things are changing just too fast his family has moved to a new town, his father is battling alcoholism, and Danny has a hair-trigger temper that causes him problems with the teachers and the other kids at his new school. But as they say, everybody can do at least one thing well, and for Danny its judo. The dojo is the one place where Dannys aggression can find an outlet, even as he tries to make sense of a life that seems way out of control. As he gets ready for an upcoming competition, things just might be on the upswing in Dannys life. Its all thanks to the arrival of a four-legged wonder, a remarkable greyhound named Long Shot that may hold the key to Danny finding both balance in his life and, especially, a greater understanding of his father.

Known from antiquity both as racers and hunters, these dogs are becoming popular and beloved as pets. Here is advice on training, grooming, feeding, health care, and bringing retired racing dogs into the household. Barron's comprehensive Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated and filled with useful information. They instruct owners on how to care for their dogs, cats, birds, fish, and other animals. Books give advice on purchasing and acquiring, health care, feeding, and much more. Clear, straightforward texts are accompanied by high-quality full-color photos and anatomically accurate line art, as well as helpful tables and charts.