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The boys are in our experience easier in a lot of ways, so don't necessarily be put of a (big) boy. The are very often just big loveable idiots
danb-
Thank you, I'd read a few descriptions of the bigger hounds available along these lines. Never having grown up with a dog I was just catious but really appreciate the info.
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When we got Omar we thought we were going to get a female but the breeder advised us as first time Saluki owners a male would be easier as they are generally more straightforward their prey drive is worse but once you've got your head round that that's usually it and the females are more aloof, flighty and you've got hormonal seasons to deal with. With most dogs it is often a case of the bigger the soppier i was just making a physicality perspective. Omar is only 25kg and if he sees a cat and pulls i can control him but my wife struggles. He also likes laying on us rather than just next to us matter how much room he has which is lovely but I'm not sure I'd like it as much if he was 15kg heavier.
jambon
Retro_Bastard
Thanks for all the really helpful info!
We came to the conclusion yesterday an ex-racer is okay for us, but Charlie the 40kg chunk we walked, might not be the one. Even with his injured paw I can imagine it's a terrifying experience when 'launch mode' is enabled. Have to think of Mrs Jambon!
The rescue centre we visited makes it clear a lot of dogs shouldn't be taken off the lead so was partly aware of this, thanks for all the views. We're both really excited about getting a rescue but want it to work, so will most likely wait a few weeks when the house is a bit more calm and revisit. Driving home from the kennels the calm feeling they gave us was really surprising, don't think I've ever said that when surrounding by 50 dogs!