Happy Birthday Saddle! Your Mom told me she had suggested as you and Roy are now four, you should maybe start acting like grown ups!! :)))
Xxx

Happy Birthday guys. Hope you had a good day. Xx

I am so excited that Roy and Saddle have found a wonderful new home together. You will all have lots of fun and happy times together, lots of love from Carol and Moe xxxx

How fantastic to see Saddle and Roy with their new mum and dad. Congratulaions and wishing you all many happy and fun times together .xxxxx

Lots of hugs to Saddle and Roy. Wishing them lots of happy happy times ahead with their brilliant new family. :)

Over the moon to see the green sign, boys. Saddle you seem to be licking your lips with anticipation! Loads and loads of hugs. xx

Well done boys, you have got yourselves a fantastic home. Xxxxxx

Well done boys! Not sure which one it is on the right but he looks well chuffed licking his lips! Lovely photo xxx

Made my day
Good luck xxx

What fantastic news, the boys have homes and I hope it's for good this time because they so deserve to be happy and settled xx

So happy for you - wishing everyone many happy, and exciting, times ahead. x

So happy for you and your brother - have a wonderful retirement together with your new family. xxx

Good luck guys xxx

Lots of love to u Both Saddle and Roy...xxxxxx

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!! This has brought tears to my eyes. You be very very good boys. Keeping everything crossed for you both you gorgeous hounds xxxx

Be a good boy Saddle and you could have yourself a fabulous home! :) Xxx

So happy for these two. They are wonderful and definitely deserve it.

OMG, am I really seeing red signs for the adorable duo or is it wishful thinking? x

I love Saddle and Roy, they are gorgeous. I met Saddle again today and he socialised with Arlo, my lab. I am chuffed to say there was a massive improvement and that I he reacted positively to being around a strange, new dog.

Definitely got those sad grey eyes. Paws crossed boys. Axx

Lovely new photos of the dynamic duo, just stunning xxxxxx

You can share my cuddle with your brother. Axx

Yes I think you are right to keep on walking, it worked for us with our Grey Dexter, who doesn't really like other dogs, we sought the advise of the fantastic Jim Greenwood as advised by Daybreaks, he told us to do the same, he said imagine if you are walking towards somebody and they slow down, you are then thinking why are they doing that, is there a problem?, and it's exactly the same for the dog, they think what's happening, do I need to react. Simple but when you think about it, it makes an awful lot of sense. Xxxx

I spent an hour in Elmdon Park with Saddle today. We walked past big and small dogs with no reaction. He had a really good look but didn't lunge or whine to get to them. I really think the key with him is to just walk past briskly and not give him a chance to get over excited about greeting another dog. We also sat for 5 minutes at the end of the walk but he did start getting a bit agitated then with dogs going past. Like I say, I think it is best to keep him moving . He was great once again getting in and out of the car. He's a lovely boy and with continued practice will get used to the big wide world.

Given you my cuddle but you need to share with your brother. Axx

Saddle came with me to the park for an hour today and I think there was an improvement since last week. He is still very stimulated when he sees other dogs running around but he managed to walk past five small dogs (who were stationary or walking calmly themselves) without reacting. He had a good look but didn't pull or lunge. He seems to cope better when you walk past briskly. Lots of people were interested in him and stopped me to ask about him . When we did stop, Saddle didn't really seem to know how to greet other dogs and can come across as a bit boisterous. However after that initial reaction, he doesn't pay the dog much attention. I think with time and patience he will cope more and more with the excitement of the big wide world. He also met lots of children today and was happy to receive fuss and attention.

Saddle was in Elmdon Park for about an hour this afternoon. Like others have said, he is certainly more reactive to small dogs than big ones. He didn't seem bothered by the latter at all. The anticipation of getting to a smaller dog is high but once he is there and has greeted them (albeit in an over excited way), he then just stands there looking round. I had the impression that once he'd met the dog he was so desperate to get to, he was ready to move into the next new thing. He really was on high alert the entire time although I would say that he did relax a bit more as the walked went on. Whilst he may find the real world a little overwhelming at the moment, I think lots of trips to the park will help desensitize him. On another note, he travelled well in the car and was happy jumping in/ out. He's a very handsome boy too! XX

Saddle has gone out over the park with Elizabeth this afternoon for further training. x

Hi @jetlucy I’ve only had my car about 2 weeks! The blanket on the seats are keeping the mud off - haha x

Love the picture of the boys in the car...may I ask how you keep your car so clean with pooches in? A pig sty would be neater and cleaner than mine! Good luck boys keep up the good work! Xxx

Thanks to all who are working with them.
They are no worse than Maisie and Monty were when they came home. Look at them now, all sorts of doggie friends small and large, and Off lead too.
Just needs patience and reassurance and they will blossom into fun loving pets .

Roy and saddle had a fab day out to the park! Saddle is improving lots and he is now okay with larger dogs as we had many of those off lead come running up to us. We’re slowly working on the smaller breeds as these are the ones who excite him the most! We managed to walk past and have lots of other breeds walk past us with only saddle only looking at them but making no noise so there are slight improvements!

I’m sure with the help of volunteers this lovely lad will soon follow his brothers idea that we don’t have to get too anxious about other breeds and he can start making some doggy friends :) xx

I took Saddle to Elmdon Park yesterday to do lots of direction changes again to stop him pulling, and to give him more experience of being near other types of dog. He steadily improved through the time we were there, although still needs more practice. We met some large German Shepherds who were very loud and excitable and Saddle didn't bat an eyelid. He was more interested and reactive seeing smaller dogs and seemed anxious, but if we kept walking past them he coped much better, and we then stopped a few feet further on for me to gently stroke him and praise him, and he stood still for me and was much less reactive. He was definitely better with the other dogs than when I took him out with Roy 10 days ago, and he looked better today in photos that Jess took in the park today with Roy and a staffing sized dog. Onwards and upwards Saddle xx

Just reading all the comments on saddle and would like to add my two pence from my experience with the lovely lad. After walking him and his brother over elmdon Park we noticed a group of dog walkers with a wide range of dogs all shapes and sizes and we asked if we could introduce saddle and Roy to them! Roy was so calm and just enjoyed a sniff but saddle seemed to get over excited and very jumpy at the time it just seemed he was happy but very slightly confused to see them. He would bolt from one dog to another jumping and spinning giving my arms a very good work out but he wasn't aggressive or even showed signs of being anything other than a playful dog. I'm not sure what has been happening since there return as work has got in the way of greyhound fun but thought id add what I observed

Your great Rosie for working with them.
Yes with time and patience they will be fantastic.
Maisie and Monty both had strong prey drive. They are now off lead and have many doggy friends large and small. Squirrels however are another matter !!!!
Patience is what they need .

I took Roy and Saddle to Elmdon Park yesterday to try and reduce Saddle's reactivity. After 30 minutes of lots and lots of changing direction each time he pulled, he was happy walking past magpies, pigeons, ducks and geese. We met an Irish wolfhound and he was a little anxious initially but was then fine. He reacted strongly to seeing a Labrador, but has had no experience with other dogs and I think he would really improve with slowly being introduced to other types of dog. With time and patience, I'm sure he will settle xx

So sorry. Have given cuddle to Roy so you will have to share. Paws crossed.

They have been on my mind ever since they went out
So very sorry
There must be someone Greyhound savvy out there who would take them on
X

Such a shame and my heart goes out to the family. I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision to make, but the time the boys have spent in the home will have helped them learn and develop and will make it easier for whoever the boys finally live with. Big hugs to the brothers but also to the family who had to return them - don't let this put you off - there is a grey or 2 out there for you who will be right for you xx

Oh my goodness boys!!! I was only thinking about you both yesterday, thinking no news was good news. Feel gutted for all involved :(((( right we must remain hopeful, will say my prayers your forever home arrives soon and you can stay together. Big snuggles in the meantime gorgeous boys Xxx

So very sorry to see these two lovely boys back at the kennels. Everything crossed that it will third time lucky for them in the not to distant future. xxx

This is sad news. So sorry for both Roy and Saddle and their family. Hopefully another chance will come along soon. I'm sure they have benefited and learnt a lot from their time in a home. xx

Very sadly Roy and Saddle have been returned to the kennels today. Although in the home they have been very good and learnt a lot about having good manners, unfortunately when out and about they have proved to be a little too much for their owners to cope with and they feel as though someone with more experience with dogs would be able to help the boys adjust to life outside of the kennel environment. They are very upset to have had to make this decision and feel they have let them down. We are grateful to them for giving them a chance but we maybe need to reconsider what the boys need and what would be the best solution for them finding their forever home or homes would be. They are currently fast asleep and quite settled. Xxx

So pleased they are together. Paws crossed.

Very happy these lovable boys got a home together, they so deserve it. xx

So pleased it's all sounding positive for Saddle and Roy. They are lovely boys. Delighted for them and their family xxxx

Oh boys please be on your best behaviour! To your new owners these boys will settle, we homed Ron n Reg nearly 2 years ago. It took them a little while to settle but it's paid off massively. They are such cuddly, lovable little gentlemen now, we wouldn't change them for the world. I hope your boys bring you as much fun and laughter as ours do. Good luck all
xxx

Saddle and Roy - huge cuddles for both of you today as you go to your new home. You had become such a big part of Daybreaks it will be strange not to see you there! Thank you for the lovely walks and cuddles. Be very happy boys. Loads of love. xx

Be good boys
Enjoy your home
Lots of love xxx

Good luck in your new home Saddle. Be a good boy and enjoy your retirement.

I am sending Saddle and Roy a special cuddle to share and I hope that they will be happy with their new family. I have learnt it’s best to stay out of the bin, lads. For some reason Mums don’t seem to like you investigating the bin, very puzzling. Just saying:) love from Moe xx

Brilliant news for you both

Sending a cuddle for Saddle and Roy to share tonight. Hoping all goes well for them in their new home. Xxx

So glad you guys get to stay together, well done, be happy boys xxxxxx

It’s brilliant to see these boys going together. Hope this is your home forever good luck and have a good retirement. You deserve it! Xx

Oh that news has brought happy tears to my eyes! Wonderful that the boys might be able to stay together, they so deserve to. Good luck, fingers crossed. Jealous but delighted. xx

Paws crossed. Best of luck. Axx

Everyone keep fingers and paws crossed that Saddle and Roy's trial at easter is successful. Lovely though they are, and we would miss them, it would be nice not to see them and to know that they are settled in their forever home. xx

Nice one

I am uber excited for Saddle and Roy. I have everything crossed that their rehoming goes well. x

Well done Saddle, be a good boy and look after your brother. Will miss you at the kennels but you will enjoy your own sofa so much more.

So pleased to see the red sign for these lovely boys, they so deserve their forever sofa, well done boys xx

Omg!!!! How absolutely fantastic it is to see Saddle and Roy reserved xxx

So VERY happy to see Saddle and Roys red signs. Big hugs for both of these gorgeous hounds. xx

This has made my day, well done boys, you are both gorgeous, I'm quite jealous of your new owners xxxxxx

GREAT NEWS for the Boys,let's hope they get their sofa this time xx

Yay Ron n Reg said well done boys! More fools suckered in to homing 2 hounds ha ha. I am sure these boys will be just adorable, lots of fun times ahead for all. Good luck houndies xxx

Wonderful news for the boys...fingers crossed! Xxx

Fantastic news for Saddle and Roy, we are delighted to see a red sign for these two lovable hounds...even more so that they are going to stay together yay! xx

FANTASTIC NEWS !! Brought tears to my eyes Hope it works out this time You both so deserve it Hugs to both of you x x

Oh this has made my day! I couldn’t be happier. To see these two reserved is amazing. They really deserve it well done boys. So happy that they can stay together.

SCREAM!!!! A red sign for the brothers!!!! XxxxxxX

Delighted these boys got a mention on Crufts!! Come on people these boys are too cute to be in kennels. Good luck babies xxxxx

Saddle and Roy have just been mentioned by Helen Skelton on Crufts Extra, Channel 4.

Hi Matthew, please call the kennels on 0121 782 7702.

Can you provide some size information on the two boys. And other detail would be most appreciated.

Sadly neither Saddle or Roy are cat friendly. :( I definitely think it's worth investigating how they get along without each other but having another dog for company. Xxx

Hi, if Roy and Saddle are cat friendly, Sam and I will foster them both until a home comes along that can take them both together x

Further to my earlier comment, I have had a couple of negative comments about splitting the boys up. Since coming home with me, the boys are starting to spend more time separate when chilling and each of them slept separate sides of our bed last night. As I type, Roy is on the sofa and Saddle on the bed on the floor.
This separation will only be a trial to see how they get on. If they become distressed at any point, they will be straight back with each other.

So - the brothers, Roy and Saddle, who have never been separated since birth are still at the kennels waiting for their forever home. They arrived at the beginning of January and sadly went out overnight and were returned.

Taking on a dog, let along two is a big thing - especially financial. We have been trying to home the boys together and this is proving to be difficult. Therefore I have spoken to a volunteer who is willing to take one of the boys and I will have the other and see how they cope with being separated - although both will have the company of another dog - just not their brother. If this works, they hopefully will have a better chance of finding a home. If it doesn't - we know what we have got to keep trying to find for the boys.

I have had both boys at home with me - I cannot fault them at all.... they are already house trained, gentle and good around food, good on the lead, the list of positives is endless. If you would like more information on homing them as a pair or would like to meet them, please call the kennels on 0121 782 7702

Love the picture of them together. Paws crossed for their forever sofa soon. xx

Saddle and Roy are just gorgeous, so photogenic too, please somebody give them both a chance, they so deserve to be in a home together xxxx

Roy and Saddle are just adorable. They are litter brothers and have never been separated. I had them at home for a few nights to give them a break from the kennels and to see how they reacted to home life..... they could not be more perfect!!!! They were clean, settled and very easy to manage! Please give us a call if you would like to trial or foster to see if they would make a perfect family. They are gentle on the lead and just need each other...... Sadly they are not cat friendly.

Lovely pic not sure about the floral coat for a boy. You'll have to share the cuddle with your brother - which is also a lovely pic.

Lovely photo of the boys! Xxx

Beautiful photo

Ohhhh what a fabulous photo of the boys asleep, melts my heart, surely these boys will soon find their forever home together xxxxx

What stunning photos of the 2 boys asleep together! Hope they get their forever home soon xxx

Saddle is a handsome boy. He's good on the lead and follows his brother everywhere... They just need to be given a chance and I know they will make wonderful pets! They've missed out on a lot in their life so far, they need an understanding home to Show them how to be a real pet :)

So pleased they are back together
Surely there is a home out there for these 2

Poor boys, I really hope they get to stay together, sending them big hugs and kisses xxxxxxx

I'm gutted for this pair...:((( X

Sadly Saddle and Roy have come back to the kennels. The family are very upset at having to return them. We gave as much help and advice as possible before they took them home but they found having both boys far more demanding than they expected Sometimes we are all guilty of letting our hearts rule our heads. Hopefully the right home will soon be theirs. Xxx

Wishing lots of love and happiness to Saddle in his new home. Xxx

Be happy boys - have enjoyed spending time with you at Daybreaks. Lots of hugs. xx

Lovely rehoming photo, the boys look fab together xxxxx

Lovely Re-homing photo have fun boys!

Brilliant to see Saddle and Roy are going to be together in their new home! Xxx

Whoo hooo. Fantastic news for the boy's, did get just a little emotional at the thought that they may have been separated. No need to have worried. Best of luck handsome fellas. Xx

How fantastic these boys are staying together. There couldn't have been a better outcome for them both. xx

Fantastic news, so glad they get to stay together, yopeeeeeeee xxxxx

Lovely Saddle and Roy have been reserved and are going together ! Yay

A cuddle for Saddle and Roy to share tonight. They are both stunning and very happy boys! Do hope they can stay together. Xxx