There's an exclusive new social club in town but entry isn't determined by who you know, a membership fee or even how often you can attend meetings. To join this club you need one simple thing: a greyhound.
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Its members jokingly insist that they're not "dogists" (that is - against other dog breeds) though. Rather, the group's weekly meetings are more a means of helping their placid, quirky pooches learn how to socialise with fellow placid, quirky pooches.
For greyhounds, whether they're ex-racers or not, have a unique brand of social etiquette which other dog breeds can find bewildering.
The group, which is comprised of over 40 members and around 18 greyhounds, was established a year and a half ago with a Facebook page 'Retired Greyhounds of Orange 2800'.
Its purpose was for Orange residents who either have adopted or are looking to adopt a greyhound to have a place to share information and arrange play-dates.
"They're kind of different to other dogs... They're snobs," laughed Jodie Geach.
"They have their own little greeting," explained Chris Pearce.
"They'll come up to each other, clean each other's face, check the back-end, see what's happening and it's all chilled... They usually have very little grievance with each other when they're with other greyhounds."
But when it comes to other breeds, greyhounds can have trouble reading their body language and vice versa.
Contrary to popular opinion too, greyhounds aren't active dogs. In fact, they're rather lazy; "Forty-mile-an-hour couch potatoes," as one group member quipped.
However, there's one greyhound characteristic which is not breed-specific.
"They need to be loved," said Ms Geach.
"Just like any dog. They need love, they need attention, they need to be safe."
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