Richie the greyhound

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Meet Richie — The Tall, Handsome Prince of Chill 👑

(2.5 years old.
Profession: Professional Snuggler. Interests: Sunbathing, fashion, and light neighbourhood snooping.)

Richie currently lives in a very respectable duplex, where he divides his time evenly between lounging inside like a cultured gentleman and sitting outside watching birds like it’s his personal Netflix.
A big backyard? Sure, lovely.
But is it essential?
Richie says, “Eh… only if the birds are good.”

🐾 Social Life: Solo or Squad?

Richie currently shares his home with two other greyhounds and gets along swimmingly. But he also LOVES his human time—think of him as a greyhound-sized shadow that holds a diploma in gentle companionship.
He would be happy solo or in a polite dog trio. Easy.

💤 Alone Time & Home Routine

Does Richie handle alone time?
Absolutely. He is a certified lounge lizard.
Give him a comfortable bed and he melts into it. When you return, he’ll greet you with happy excitement because:
“You’re home! That means… WALK???”

👶 Kids?

Richie has met kids and was a perfect gentleman.
BUT he is a big boy (think: house pony), so no tiny humans please—purely for safety and spatial awareness reasons.

🍽️ Resource Guarding? Sleep Startle?

None. Nada. Zero.
Richie loves food, but because he is conveniently dining-table height, he sometimes needs a polite reminder that the plate is not, in fact, his.

🚶‍♂️ Lead Manners

He walks beautifully—sniffs responsibly—keeps pace like a pro.
He is basically the George Clooney of leash manners.

🚻 Toilet Habits

Holds all night and for long stretches during the day.
Once shown “the correct outdoor bathroom,” he’s good to go. Literally.

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🚗 City Life & New Experiences

No reaction to noises, no spooks—just a curious, fascinated young lad.
Cars, traffic, city sounds: all simply part of his ongoing “What Is That?!” research project.

👩‍🏫 Suitable Owners

New dog parents? Experienced ones?
Richie says, “I shall adapt.”
He’s extremely easy-going—but he is tall, so prepare for some gentle giraffe energy around the home.

🐶 Other Dogs

Great with big and medium dogs he’s met on walks.
Not yet cat-tested. He would probably think a cat is an interesting, featherless bird.

📈 Areas for Improvement

Getting into cars.
Richie believes cars are mysterious metal mountains.
BUT—since he can already leap onto beds and lounges, he’ll figure it out with a little practice and encouragement. He gets the front feet in a SUV, just needs to motivate the back feet.

We are working on stairs as they are important too.

He’s fascinated by everything new.
So patience + gentle boundaries = happy prince.

💛 Why You’ll Absolutely Love Him

Richie is pure charm. A quiet, gentle, elegant greyhound prince who loves being near you but also enjoys taking his teddy outside to sunbathe and bird-watch.

He follows you everywhere with quiet devotion.
He doesn’t bark.
He doesn’t fuss.
He simply… exists in a state of serene handsomeness.

Oh—and the fashion.
Greyhound fashion looks exceptional on Richie. His soft, beautiful coat turns every outfit into a runway moment.

At just 2.5 years old, he is curious, calm, and ready to explore the world with you—one sniffari at a time.
He hopes everyone gives him a pat, and honestly… who wouldn’t?

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🏡 If you’re looking for:

✔ A gentle giant
✔ A fashionable prince
✔ A cuddle shadow
✔ A bird-watching enthusiast
✔ A perfectly polite walking partner
✔ A quiet, sweet, sunshine-loving soul

Richie might just be your forever dog. 💛🐾

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