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Originally posted by Mobycat:
Yes they are strict. But the Human Society (and the SPCA shelters) would have no problem placing a greyhound with a person in an apartment. I don't care how "loving" of a home you have - an apartment is NOT where a greyhound should be.

And about the age of kids - it's not necessarily for the dog's benefit. Even if a dog HAS been socialized properly, there's no telling how it may react to a five year old yanking on it's tail. You may find yourself with a trip to the hospital.
I agree that large dogs don't belong in an apartment. The Humane Society where I adopted my dogs from interviewed me to make sure I had a suitable home, took a copy of my license (which has my address on it), and made sure that I knew I was in for a 10-12 year commitment.

Stray and unwanted dogs are put down everyday - most of these are mixed breeds that the "rescuers" don't care about.

IMHO, purebred dogs are bred for money. With all of the extra dogs out there no one should be breeding dogs.