Jacko is still looking for his forever home. We would love to find this boy a foster home while he waits to be adopted. He really has spent far too long in kennels, if you can help please don’t hesitate to contact us.



If you are interested in adopting or fostering Jacko, you can contact me (Tam) via email: tam@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk, or you can speak directly to Bronwen by phoning: 075 000 62648. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs.

There are application forms for both adopting and fostering a Kerry Greyhound, and we will ask you to fill the relevant one in as the first step in the adoption/fostering process. To speed up this process, we recommend you do this before emailing/calling. You can find the forms, as well as further information on our homing & fostering procedures, on either the Adoption Page: or Fostering Page: .

Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Profile Editor & Irish Coordinator

**UPDATED: 27th OCTOBER 2013**

Jacko at a glance:
What is he? - - - - - - - - - - - - -4 year old black greyhound.
Where is he? - - - - - - - - - - - -Foster home in Norfolk.
Size? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Large
Good with children? - - - - - - - - Yes with children over 8yrs.
Good with dogs? - - - - - - - - - - Yes
Good with cats? - - - - - - - - - - -No
Great dog because: - - - - - - - - Beautifully gentle, loving, calm, easygoing, good with dogs, housetrained.
Needs work on: - - - - - - - - - - -Nothing really except recall work with new owner, he’s almost perfect!!

Photo by the talented Madaboutgreys Photography (http://www.madaboutgreys.com/)


Interested in finding out more about this dear boy? Please read on…


Dear Jacko is a 4 year old ex-racing greyhound boy. Jacko was in danger of being put to sleep as he was no longer able to race. This gorgeous lad doesn’t seem to have had the best of times – he has an old break in his wrist that doesn’t appear to have been fixed properly, and his coat was very poor upon arrival.



Jacko is an average sized black hound at about 27” to the shoulder and he now has a very pretty, shiny coat. He gleams in the sun and is a picture of health. Poor Jacko has been with us since October 2012 with no interest at all thus far, and we can only assume its because he’s black. He has a beautiful personality though, and it is a crying shame that he has been waiting so long. He has an undershot bottom jaw, giving him a bit of a ‘badger’s snout’, but we think this just adds to his gorgeousness. Jacko is unique!



~ Personality ~
Generally: Beautifully soft, gentle, grounded, laid back, loves people, confident but not assertive.
Jacko is a really lovely, friendly boy despite his harsh past. He holds no grudges and is so gentle and affectionate with his foster parents. He is a confident boy, loves a bit of fuss and isn’t shy about asking for some lovins. He likes to lean on you for some hugs. He has a calm demeanour and is very laid back & grounded, taking what comes to him. He is generally very well behaved and tries to do what is asked, especially if doing so results in a yummy treat! This boy just needs a chance with someone who can look beyond his black coat to show how fabulous he is.



~ In the Home ~
Generally: Housetrained, very well behaved, ok to be left, good with kids 8+yrs, mannerly, calm.
Jacko is fabulous in the home, no bother at all. He is friendly, affectionate, and rather nosey, seemingly enthralled by the regular household activities. He is very obedient and knows all the basic commands. He is completely housetrained, ok to be left with canine company, and is not destructive. He’s perfect, really! Very relaxed in the home and very easy going. His foster parents love how happy he is to see them in the morning, as he sleeps downstairs, and his ‘happy face’ always makes them giggle. He has also started playing with toys and will chase a ball around in the garden with glee.



Jacko is sharing his foster home with 2 pooches – a lurcher and a jack Russell. He gets on famously with both of them and has never caused any hassle. Jacko is also excellent with kids, being calm and gentle by nature. His foster parents’ grandchildren visit a lot and Jacko loves them to bits. We think that Jacko is so laid back that he could adjust to being an only dog provided he wasn’t left alone for long periods, but would also fit excellently into an existing pack because he is so non-confrontational and is not assertive at all. He can fit anywhere, really!



~ Other Animals ~
Generally: Very good, non-confrontational, unassuming, gentle, savvy, excited by offlead dogs but not aggressive.
In the home, Jacko is excellent with his doggie friends. Bobby, being a jack Russell, is The Boss, and Jacko accepts this just fine. He is gentle, un-assuming and likes to play but will stop if asked. He is an excellent potential companion for a resident pooch. Out on walks, Jacko is also fine and loves saying hi to the other dogs he meets along the way.



When Jacko first arrived to us, he was not at all small dog friendly, and his progress now is testament to how the majority of greyhounds learn that small dogs are actually dogs too and not things to be chased. All they need is time and repeated positive socialisation sessions, which Jacko is getting. Jacko can become over-excited by lots of dogs running loose, but it appears to be based on him wanting to join in and play. His foster parents are working on a ‘walk on’ command so that he moves on and doesn’t get as distracted by things in the distance. He is making great progress.



~ Out and About ~
Generally: Walks to heel, leans against you, getting better with busy traffic, good with dogs, suitable to be let offlead in safe areas after lots of recall work.
Jacko is your typical male greyhound – a giant couch potato! He gets 3 walks a day with his foster parents, but would probably be content with 2 walks a day of 30mins each, and a chance o stretch his legs in a safe, secure area once or twice a week. He has a habit of leaning in to you when walking along on the lead, and doesn’t pull. If he spies something of interest in the distance, he freezes, and again the ‘walk on’ command he is learning is helping with that. Jacko is excellent in the car and is getting used to busy traffic.



~ Medical Issues ~
As already mentioned, Jacko has an old fracture to his wrist which has been gradually healing as is for some time. He has been seen by a vet and has had it x-rayed, with the conclusion that it would be best to just leave it now as it is so far along in its healing process. It doesn’t pose him any issues on his walks, it just makes his leg look a wee bit misshapen.



~ Greyhounds as Pets ~
In general greyhounds are calm, mannerly dogs that are well used to being handled. They can fit very well in to a wide range of different lifestyles and usually adjust to the home life very quickly. Their soft, easy going nature often makes them ideal to live in a family with children, while their love of lazing around and low exercise requirements can make them perfect for the elderly.



~ Where Am I? ~
Jacko is currently in a foster home in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you may be required to travel to meet and collect him.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Jacko is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea'd and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure.

If you are interested in adopting Jacko, you can contact me (Tam) via email: tam@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk, or you can speak directly to Bronwen by phoning: 075 000 62648. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs.

There is an application form for adopting a Kerry Greyhound, and we will ask you to fill it in as the first step in the adoption process. To speed up this process, we recommend you do this before emailing/calling. You can find the form, as well as further information on our homing procedures, on the Adoption Page.

Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Profile Editor & Irish Coordinator

**UPDATED: 14TH DECEMBER 2013**


Jacko at a glance:
What is he? - - - - - - - - - - - - -4 year old black greyhound.
Where is he? - - - - - - - - - - - -Foster home in Norfolk.
Size? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Large
Good with children? - - - - - - - - Yes with children over 8yrs.
Good with dogs? - - - - - - - - - - Yes
Good with cats? - - - - - - - - - - -No
Great dog because: - - - - - - - - Beautifully gentle, loving, calm, easygoing, good with dogs, housetrained.
Needs work on: - - - - - - - - - - -Nothing really except recall work with new owner, he’s almost perfect!!

Photo by the talented Madaboutgreys Photography (http://www.madaboutgreys.com/)


Interested in finding out more about this dear boy? Please read on…


Dear Jacko is a 4 year old ex-racing greyhound boy. Jacko was in danger of being put to sleep as he was no longer able to race. This gorgeous lad doesn’t seem to have had the best of times – he has an old break in his wrist that doesn’t appear to have been fixed properly, and his coat was very poor upon arrival.



Jacko is an average sized black hound at about 27” to the shoulder and he now has a very pretty, shiny coat. He gleams in the sun and is a picture of health. Poor Jacko has been with us since October 2012 with no interest at all thus far, and we can only assume its because he’s black. He has a beautiful personality though, and it is a crying shame that he has been waiting so long. He has an undershot bottom jaw, giving him a bit of a ‘badger’s snout’, but we think this just adds to his gorgeousness. Jacko is unique!



~ Personality ~
Generally: Beautifully soft, gentle, grounded, laid back, loves people, confident but not assertive.
Jacko is a really lovely, friendly boy despite his harsh past. He holds no grudges and is so gentle and affectionate with his foster parents. He is a confident boy, loves a bit of fuss and isn’t shy about asking for some lovins. He likes to lean on you for some hugs. He has a calm demeanour and is very laid back & grounded, taking what comes to him. He is generally very well behaved and tries to do what is asked, especially if doing so results in a yummy treat! This boy just needs a chance with someone who can look beyond his black coat to show how fabulous he is.



~ In the Home ~
Generally: Housetrained, very well behaved, ok to be left, good with kids 8+yrs, mannerly, calm.
Jacko is fabulous in the home, no bother at all. He is friendly, affectionate, and rather nosey, seemingly enthralled by the regular household activities. He is very obedient and knows all the basic commands. He is completely housetrained, ok to be left with canine company, and is not destructive. He’s perfect, really! Very relaxed in the home and very easy going. His foster parents love how happy he is to see them in the morning, as he sleeps downstairs, and his ‘happy face’ always makes them giggle. He has also started playing with toys and will chase a ball around in the garden with glee.



Jacko is sharing his foster home with 2 pooches – a lurcher and a jack Russell. He gets on famously with both of them and has never caused any hassle. Jacko is also excellent with kids, being calm and gentle by nature. His foster parents’ grandchildren visit a lot and Jacko loves them to bits. We think that Jacko is so laid back that he could adjust to being an only dog provided he wasn’t left alone for long periods, but would also fit excellently into an existing pack because he is so non-confrontational and is not assertive at all. He can fit anywhere, really!



~ Other Animals ~
Generally: Very good, non-confrontational, unassuming, gentle, savvy, excited by offlead dogs but not aggressive.
In the home, Jacko is excellent with his doggie friends. Bobby, being a jack Russell, is The Boss, and Jacko accepts this just fine. He is gentle, un-assuming and likes to play but will stop if asked. He is an excellent potential companion for a resident pooch. Out on walks, Jacko is also fine and loves saying hi to the other dogs he meets along the way.



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When Jacko first arrived to us, he was not at all small dog friendly, and his progress now is testament to how the majority of greyhounds learn that small dogs are actually dogs too and not things to be chased. All they need is time and repeated positive socialisation sessions, which Jacko is getting. Jacko can become over-excited by lots of dogs running loose, but it appears to be based on him wanting to join in and play. His foster parents are working on a ‘walk on’ command so that he moves on and doesn’t get as distracted by things in the distance. He is making great progress.



~ Out and About ~
Generally: Walks to heel, leans against you, getting better with busy traffic, good with dogs, suitable to be let offlead in safe areas after lots of recall work.
Jacko is your typical male greyhound – a giant couch potato! He gets 3 walks a day with his foster parents, but would probably be content with 2 walks a day of 30mins each, and a chance o stretch his legs in a safe, secure area once or twice a week. He has a habit of leaning in to you when walking along on the lead, and doesn’t pull. If he spies something of interest in the distance, he freezes, and again the ‘walk on’ command he is learning is helping with that. Jacko is excellent in the car and is getting used to busy traffic.



~ Medical Issues ~
As already mentioned, Jacko has an old fracture to his wrist which has been gradually healing as is for some time. He has been seen by a vet and has had it x-rayed, with the conclusion that it would be best to just leave it now as it is so far along in its healing process. It doesn’t pose him any issues on his walks, it just makes his leg look a wee bit misshapen.



~ Greyhounds as Pets ~
In general greyhounds are calm, mannerly dogs that are well used to being handled. They can fit very well in to a wide range of different lifestyles and usually adjust to the home life very quickly. Their soft, easy going nature often makes them ideal to live in a family with children, while their love of lazing around and low exercise requirements can make them perfect for the elderly.



~ Where Am I? ~
Jacko is currently in a foster home in Norfolk. He can be homed anywhere in the UK, but please note that you may be required to travel to meet and collect him.

~ Want To Adopt Me? ~
Jacko is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flea'd and wormed and a homecheck will be required as part of the adoption procedure.

If you are interested in adopting Jacko, you can contact me (Tam) via email: tam@kerrygreyhounds.co.uk, or you can speak directly to Bronwen by phoning: 075 000 62648. Emails are usually replied to within 24 hrs.

There is an application form for adopting a Kerry Greyhound, and we will ask you to fill it in as the first step in the adoption process. To speed up this process, we recommend you do this before emailing/calling. You can find the form, as well as further information on our homing procedures, on the Adoption Page .

Thank you.
Tam
KGUK Profile Editor & Irish Coordinator