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[Spiderman]

Hey Don,

Congrats on Brindle.

Greyhounds are fast friends

Cool that she's a rescue dog

 

Wife & I almost got another Dal to keep Dr Zeus company but the shelter said the one up for adoption needed to be in a single dog home. Dals are needy and I guess this one (Tango) was especially needy. FYI, they don't pester you for attention, they just stay very close.

For anyone looking for a Dalmatian, Tango is full on Dal. 5 years old and after nearly starving to death, coming back very well. Loves to run You can see pictures of him on the Dalmatian Rescue of Southern California website.   

[BUCKNUT GREG]

Only one persistent issue so far.  She's a little gassy.... 

She will fit right in, I take it.  Glad to hear that you will have a great companion around the office.  Congrats Senior Don (aka Taco Lover) 

[Twolanerider]

Thanks Brian, thanks Greg.  Have already learned one slightly unexpected difference between the Italian Greyhounds and the big one.  The big one tolerates cool weather much better.  Dizzy couldn't go on our walks with temps much below 50.  That took sweater.  Brindle has been out in the yard for 15--20 minute stretches in high 30 degree temps today without getting the shivers.  So when it hit 45 just a bit ago decided to see how she'd do on a leash.

For a first time on a walk she did very well.  Didn't try to lead too much but didn't understand that crossing in front of me would trip us both.  She got the hang of it quickly though.  Only issue is that she's just never done much of it before.  Her stamina isn't what you'd hope for.  After about six blocks of consistent walking at a decent pace she was done.  She's also a bit tender footed so the sidewalk wasn't her friend. 

Those things will change though.  Just playing in the yard and slowly extending our walks will aid her stamina and toughen up her feet.  She'll get getter slowly as time goes by. 

[1sharprdkg]

Don, Brindle needs a sandwich!lol I like the brindle color. Looks very happy on the new big dog pillow.   

[Mrs Rooster]

 Before
 
 Archie sure has came a long way from when we adopted him

[Mrs Rooster]

 After the take down

 Zoey the slobber head 

[Trapperdog]

Archie and Zoey are a great pair, even shared their bone-bones with Ruthie and Peeka

[Mrs Rooster]

Everyone's lined up for a cookie   
Archie, Zoey, Ruthie and Peeka 

[Sharkbiker]

My 2-year old Silver Lab "Forrest" with my Bichon "Izzy" in the background.  Izzy is the bitch of the household and rules the lab.

[LovemyCVOgirl]

My 2-year old Silver Lab "Forrest" with my Bichon "Izzy" in the background.  Izzy is the bitch of the household and rules the lab.

Nothing like a "Bitchy Bichon" 
But she is so adorable!  Look at that cute little face standing guard over your beautiful Lab.   

[Midnight Rider]

Thanks Brian, thanks Greg.  Have already learned one slightly unexpected difference between the Italian Greyhounds and the big one.  The big one tolerates cool weather much better.  Dizzy couldn't go on our walks with temps much below 50.  That took sweater.  Brindle has been out in the yard for 15--20 minute stretches in high 30 degree temps today without getting the shivers.  So when it hit 45 just a bit ago decided to see how she'd do on a leash.

For a first time on a walk she did very well.  Didn't try to lead too much but didn't understand that crossing in front of me would trip us both.  She got the hang of it quickly though.  Only issue is that she's just never done much of it before.  Her stamina isn't what you'd hope for.  After about six blocks of consistent walking at a decent pace she was done.  She's also a bit tender footed so the sidewalk wasn't her friend. 

Those things will change though.  Just playing in the yard and slowly extending our walks will aid her stamina and toughen up her feet.  She'll get getter slowly as time goes by. 

Shug was different in that regard...he came pretty much straight from the track, so had HUGE muscles in his upper legs, particularly his rear haunches.  Feet were tender though.  It really is a joy to see them running just for the sheer joy of running instead of chasing something fake on a track.  He used to love it down at my friends lake house when the water was down...the soil was sandy/clay and he could fly like the wind on that surface.  They are not known for their stamina though...after about 5 minutes of running like that, he was ready for the couch again.  He would do OK outside with the Terriers (different ones back then) down to about 45 degrees if he had a nice bed to snuggle into.  Colder than that...I found the Fido Fleece jackets to be the easiest to put on and least restrictive.  All my current dogs have one of their jackets.  Very warm and they soon learn to step right into it.

[Twolanerider]

He would do OK outside with the Terriers (different ones back then) down to about 45 degrees if he had a nice bed to snuggle into.  Colder than that...I found the Fido Fleece jackets to be the easiest to put on and least restrictive.  All my current dogs have one of their jackets.  Very warm and they soon learn to step right into it.

Brin so far has been surprisingly cool weathe resilient TC.  Much more than I expected.  Hasn't shivered or shown signs of much discomfort in temps to about 40.  Warmer weather is actually harder on her so far.  We can go for walks in 50 degree weather and she's good for a couple miles.  In 75 degree weather she's showing signs of getting gassed after 7-8 blocks.  It's getting a little better as she plays in the yard more.  But damn this dog can rest.  Plop, stretch, down for the count!  Carpet or couch and she's as content as one dog could possibly be.

[Midnight Rider]

Brin so far has been surprisingly cool weathe resilient TC.  Much more than I expected.  Hasn't shivered or shown signs of much discomfort in temps to about 40.  Warmer weather is actually harder on her so far.  We can go for walks in 50 degree weather and she's good for a couple miles.  In 75 degree weather she's showing signs of getting gassed after 7-8 blocks.  It's getting a little better as she plays in the yard more.  But damn this dog can rest.  Plop, stretch, down for the count!  Carpet or couch and she's as content as one dog could possibly be.

Yea...they are lazy.     Perfectly happy to stretch out on the carpet and especially the couch.  A lot of folks think they would be hyper, and they are anything but.  Big babies, and very sensitive to scolding.  They know where they are in space too, unlike some other large dogs.  Graceful would be the word, I think.  They can fart like pack mules though, especially if they eat a food that has a lot of corn as filler.  I fed Flint River Ranch and still do...cuts down on the gas, and is an excellent food. Have to order it on line though.  Glad Brin has found a good forever home...

[Trapperdog]

If ya love dogs, You will love this guy. Amazing, lots of training for sure but what a fun dog.
Hopefully it hasn't been posted here before

[Rooster]

 We have a new family member...meet Eddie