Wasup 30 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 My husband & I have caught the greyhound bug whilst being stationed here in Aussie.Our contracts runs out next month & we're heading back home to Christchurch after living five years abroad. It's our intention to purchase a couple of pups within a few weeks of arriving home.Going by the adverts on Racecafe finding pups wont be a problem but finding a suitable rearing facility maybe our biggest hurdle. We're after a property where we would be welcomed to attend on weekends to handle the pups ourselves. After gaining some experience here we feel handling is a critical part of a dogs makeup for there future . Travelling the south Isle far & wide wont deter us.We just want to provide our pups with the best. If anybody could help us by suggesting a facility we'd be truly appreciative. Thanks in advance. Slim Shady and Gary Sharp 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twirly berly 73 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 hi there, we whelp,rear and train greyhound in north canterbury. We currently have some pups that will be for sale over the next couple months (advert here already) that we would be happy to discuss rearing with our ones. We are hands on with our pups and happy for visitors any time, as someone is always on the property. if your interested to find out more feel free to PM me ashley Eyespy, Slim Shady, Jabba2 and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasup 30 Report post Posted March 12, 2017 We'll be delighted to give you a call Ashley once home & settled in. Thanks for your response. We'd still like to find out how many rearing facilities on offer on the south Isle. More so those who cater for outside clients. Do they exist? Gary Sharp 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twirly berly 73 Report post Posted March 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Wasup said: We'll be delighted to give you a call Ashley once home & settled in. Thanks for your response. We'd still like to find out how many rearing facilities on offer on the south Isle. More so those who cater for outside clients. Do they exist? short answer would be no, as far as im aware there is no one specifially set up for rearing outside dogs, although some will do it for their race owners. but most are rearing there own dogs or ones they have raced for others. best bet would be go to races and chat to trainers, or else ask the person you purchase pups through about rearing ashley alltheway!!! and Gary Sharp 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltheway!!! 640 Report post Posted March 12, 2017 New Zealand does not have the same professional rearing facilities that are available in Australia. Although I am sure there are plenty of people who would be willing to rear a pup for you if need be in NZ. Slim Shady, Gary Sharp and Eyespy 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasup 30 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 Once again thank you Ashley for your help. Also to you as well alltheway. My husband & I never had a clue as to how the NZ greyhound industry operated back home.As I eluded to in my earlier post we're relative newbies. We were both introduced by a fellow in our unit here in Oz three years ago to the dogs. We first used it as a pressure release.As this army life can get hectic at times. But we're hoping our wee bit of experience gained whilst being posted here will become useful once home.As they refer to here once bitten it's in your blood to stay.We're now hooked! Gary Sharp, gary1, Slim Shady and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jape 344 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 Stay positive. Good luck. jasonmccook1 and Gary Sharp 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freightman 49 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 The Faheys have the only property that I know of set up solely for rearing and spelling, Run by their Daughter Sarah Slim Shady and jasonmccook1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freightman 49 Report post Posted March 14, 2017 On 3/13/2017 at 10:14 PM, freightman said: The Faheys have the only property that I know of set up solely for rearing and spelling, Run by their Daughter Sarah Also a major part of the operation is Sarah's partner Anthony ( behind every good woman, is a great man) jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasup 30 Report post Posted March 15, 2017 Thanks freightman for the info we require alternatives & choice. Do you have a contact phone number for Sarah? Oh by the way We go by rank in this household it's the other way around Mrs Wasup wears the boots ha ha ha! Thanks again you've been most helpful. Gary Sharp and jasonmccook1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feral 36 Report post Posted March 16, 2017 We have room if interested. Have PM you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasup 30 Report post Posted March 16, 2017 Hi everyone who kindly replied to our call for help. We've received many private messages & I will gladly respond to all ASAP! Thanks for all your kindness & understanding of our needs. We just want to be a part of this wonderful industry called Greyhound Racing. We head out on our last bivo here tomorrow & within a months time we'll be home in the land of our birth. Since placing our cry for help I've now learnt that greyhound people both here in Oz & more importantly in our beautiful home of New Zealand. Will always come to the aid of a fellow participant in need. We're so pleased & proud it's truly alive & well back home. Many thanks to all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
