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i recently adopted a un raced greyhound and i was wondering how long should i keep the muzzle on when wallking ive been told the dog can be let of the lead
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For those that don't know, greyhound muzzles are huge. A dog can pant, drink, eat and lick through a muzzle, it only hinders them from biting. Greyhounds are not aggressive or violent. Rather, they have paper-thin skin and very little fur. In the heat of competition they will occassionally shove each other or try and nip. Even a small nip can require a number of stiches in their delicate hides!
As to the original question, I see no reason to muzzle a dog while walking. You should have enough control over your dog via the leash that the dog will not approach anything unless you give the ok. If you do not feel comfortable with just a leash there are a number of harnesses that will fit a greyhound's larger barrel.
If you let your dog offleash (something that is very controversial among greyhound owners) you should be very careful about where/when you use a muzzle. Greys turned out together in a fenced area should all be muzzled to prevent any accidents (as mentioned above). But it is not safe to muzzle one dog if another is not muzzled - your dog will lose all of its defenses if it is attacked. If you let your dog off lead in an unfenced area you should never, ever muzzle him. If he does attact a small furry he will again be defenseless (and cats can do nasty things to a muzzled grey's eyes). If he runs away and does not return, muzzles can get caught on bushes or tree limbs and hinder a dogs movement. And even though a grey can usually take small treats or kibble through a muzzle it will be next to impossible to eat larger scraps he might find or to catch his own food.

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you don't need a muzzle on to walk a dog. how would you like it if you couldn't sweat? well basically that is what you are doing to the dog. if he can't pant he can't get rid of excess body heat. also don't ever let a dog off leash unles it is in a fenced area. you would be surprised at how little it takes to distract them and have them take off--possibly putting their lives in danger

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i totally agree with bassetfreak...

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unless the dog tends to bite, you do not need a muzzle. when you take him for a walk keep him on a leash attached to the collar or halter, if he pulls a little. You can let him off the leash in your yard or maybe at a dog park if allowed. Good luck.

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Greyhounds are bred to hunt and chase. Dont let it off the lead.Especially if there are smaller animals like cats ect around. No matter what you have been told.