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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2005OT: Greyhounds
Hi there: I'm embarassed but I'm obsessed with greyhounds. I'd like to adopt a retired racing hound sometime. They don't stink like other d*gs, are totally affectionate and super laid back. Their fur feels like Otis' when you pet them. They are total couch potatos - like to rip around the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day - and then sleep and cuddle like crazy. http://www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org/fosterdogs/adogs2.html for some that would like to be adopted. So many are killed per year due to failed or ended racing careers that its a crying shame. They actually need time to be puppies and learn what houses are about - though they are socialized with other dogs and humans early and constantly in a racing environment - not an affectionate environment. You have to teach them to walk up stairs! I would *never* adopt one while my cats were still living and I have made Otis promise me that he'll be with me until *at least* he's 22 years old, which makes my adoption of a greyhound at least 13 years out. I'm just besotted with them *and* cats. Greyhounds and cats don't always mix. Greyhounds are trained to run after small furry creatures and are pretty much one of the few dogs that could catch a cat if it chose to run. Some are great with cats. Otis is such an emotionally dependent and sensitive cat that I would never do him emotional or psychological harm by bringing in a dog that had the same emotional sensitivity. So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! Susan M Otis and Chester ... and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world > So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! Amen. I desperately want a black lab (well, a mix actually, but some lab anyway) ... but we really need to have a fence and a doghouse first, and we need to be spending the money on other things. DH says we don't have time for a dog; I know I could make it work, and I certainly wouldn't get a dog if I didn't think it would get enough attention. I've thought alot about Oscar and a dog; she's lived with them before, much more successfully than with another cat. It was certainly in the back of my mind when I got Oscar a cat tree, giving her a place above doggie reach. The dog would stay outside during the day, so that would give her a chance to get a break, too. My dad keeps saying not to even think about it, though he knows it's my decision. He says they're a lot of work and of course I know this. But I do want one. Maybe in a year or two I'll have finances in better shape for it.  Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! > > Amen. I desperately want a black lab (well, a mix actually, but some lab > anyway) ... thanks for understanding. I wish you well on your d*g venture as well :-) Loved your pics of Oscar again. What personality! Susan M Otis and Chester > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > environment - not an affectionate environment. You have to teach them to > walk up stairs! I like greyhounds too, and hte ones on that page look *adorable*. Ialso like rottweilers - they're both very misunderstood d*ggies. I hope you can one day enjoy the company of a great lovehound :-) Yowie > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Otis and Chester > ... and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world I've always loved the greyhounds I've seen at PetCo and other places where they were holding adoption sessions. They were all gentle, sweet dogs that loved the human attention. I hope you get to have one at some point. Jill > Hi there: > > I'm embarassed but I'm obsessed with greyhounds. Don't be embarassed. Adopting a loving companion and saving a life - what is there to be embarassed about? Hope you get your wish someday. :) -L. (who would love to have a French Bulldog but won't support breeding...) > So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! I hear you. Here's a list of the animals I'd like to have: dog, ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a dog, but I don't think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we really don't have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! > .... and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world Me too. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > I hear you. Here's a list of the animals I'd like to have: dog, ferret, > snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a > dog, but I don't think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we > really don't have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! Stinky? Depends on the fur, really. Some dogs have oily fur; it's their own waterproofing, and yeah, it's a bit stinky. I can always tell when I've been petting a lab. But not all dogs have that. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> I hear you. Here's a list of the animals I'd like to have: dog, ferret, >> snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a >> dog, but I don't think the cats would forgive us, especially Luna. And we >> really don't have time to walk the dog, etc. Plus their stinky critters! > >Stinky? Yes? Love, Stinky Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>> I hear you. Here's a list of the animals I'd like to have: dog, ferret, >>> snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Love, > Stinky Oops! Sorry, Stinky, I was talking about someone else! Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > Stinky? Depends on the fur, really. Some dogs have oily fur; it's their own > waterproofing, and yeah, it's a bit stinky. I can always tell when I've been > petting a lab. But not all dogs have that. I didn't know that... it seems like every dog I've ever petted stunk. :) I like to mortify my MIL when I call her dog "stinky", right after she told me she had just spent so much money at the doggy spa... :) Victor > I didn't know that... it seems like every dog I've ever petted stunk. >:) I like to mortify my MIL when I call her dog "stinky", right after she >told me she had just spent so much money at the doggy spa... :) LOL! My aunt has a giant schnautzer, and she says he has to get haircuts as often as she does, and they're just as expensive! Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > > I didn't know that... it seems like every dog I've ever petted stunk. > >:) I like to mortify my MIL when I call her dog "stinky", right after she [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > My aunt has a giant schnautzer Why is the idea of a GIANT Schnautzer so scary to me? I mean, exactly how big is this schnautzer? >> My aunt has a giant schnautzer > > Why is the idea of a GIANT Schnautzer so scary to me? I mean, exactly how > big is this schnautzer? Truly giant. Hip height or so. For some pictures of them next to people, go to the "Family Album" link of http://www.schnauzergiantbreeder.com/ Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > >> My aunt has a giant schnautzer > > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Truly giant. Hip height or so. For some pictures of them next to people, go > to the "Family Album" link of http://www.schnauzergiantbreeder.com/ That really is scary! Meanwhile, I trusted you on schnautzer, but it is "schnauzer," just like I thought! Harumph! ;) >> Truly giant. Hip height or so. For some pictures of them next to >> people, go to the "Family Album" link of >> http://www.schnauzergiantbreeder.com/ > > That really is scary! Meanwhile, I trusted you on schnautzer, but it > is "schnauzer," just like I thought! Harumph! ;) Yeah, it looked weird when I typed it, but I didn't check. My bad =/ I told you my German spelling was awful! Now I have to ask. Is it any dog that large that you find scary, or is it something about schnauzers in particular? My aunt's dog, George, can be intimidating, but he's also a very handsome boy. I think he's actually "show-quality", not pet quality (right, whatever), except that one ear is half-floppy. So it gives him this great, fun-looking face. Softens the look, I guess. They actually tried to give him plastic surgery to make the ear stand up, but fortunately (imo) it didn't take. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > >> Truly giant. Hip height or so. For some pictures of them next to > >> people, go to the "Family Album" link of [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Now I have to ask. Is it any dog that large that you find scary, or is it > something about schnauzers in particular? It is seeing a dog I am used to seeing small as a GIANT. Ever have one of those dreams where everything is really huge and you are teeny tiny? Like that. Think of a Giant Mouse. Maybe. > My aunt's dog, George, can be intimidating, but he's also a very handsome boy. > I think he's actually "show-quality", not pet quality (right, whatever), > except that one ear is half-floppy. So it gives him this great, fun-looking > face. Softens the look, I guess. They actually tried to give him plastic > surgery to make the ear stand up, but fortunately (imo) it didn't take. I love great big dogs. One of the neatest I ever saw was an Irish Wolfhound that stood taller then me when on his back legs. Another was a Great Pyrenees. I don't have enough fear of dogs. Or other things, actually. > I love great big dogs. One of the neatest I ever saw was an Irish > Wolfhound that stood taller then me when on his back legs. Another > was a Great Pyrenees. I don't have enough fear of dogs. Or other things, > actually. For me, dogs have to be "dog-size" too. Cat-size dogs don't do it for me. I'd love to have an Irish wolfhound if I'd live out in the country and have lots of space. Other of my fave dog breeds are the Briard and the Old English Sheepdog. We used to have an OES when I was a kid, it was like a furry sister to my bro and me. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 > > I love great big dogs. One of the neatest I ever saw was an Irish > > Wolfhound that stood taller then me when on his back legs. Another [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > the Old English Sheepdog. We used to have an OES when I was a kid, it > was like a furry sister to my bro and me. I've never seen a Briard, I'll go look them up! >>>I love great big dogs. One of the neatest I ever saw was an Irish >>>Wolfhound that stood taller then me when on his back legs. Another [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > I've never seen a Briard, I'll go look them up! Here's some info on Briards (and other breeds too): http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/briard.htm http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/BRIARD.htm SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 "CK" <christal63@INVALIDgmail.com> wrote> > Here's some info on Briards (and other breeds too): > http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/briard.htm > http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/BRIARD.htm Oh, my, Christine! What a soft looking coat on the Briard!! Thanks for saving me the trouble of searching. Lovely dogs. >> Now I have to ask. Is it any dog that large that you find scary, or is it >> something about schnauzers in particular? > > It is seeing a dog I am used to seeing small as a GIANT. Ever have one of > those dreams where everything is really huge and you are teeny tiny? Like > that. Think of a Giant Mouse. Maybe. Maybe you should see one in person. They're so gorgeous that you'll get over your "weirded-out-ness" in a heartbeat! > I love great big dogs. One of the neatest I ever saw was an Irish Wolfhound > that stood taller then me when on his back legs. Another was a Great > Pyrenees. I don't have enough fear of dogs. Or other things, actually. My parents were friends, for a time, with a couple who had a pack of English Mastiffs. Now there were some huge, beautiful dogs. The alpha male had to be kept locked in a room when they had visitors, so I never saw him; I guess he was way too protective of his family. The rest were good around people, though. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/mastiff.htm Viewed from behind, they look just like lions. And they're huge. I was probably about 14 or 15 when I played with them. I remember I stopped petting one big guy, who was lying down next to me, and he just lifted his paw and dropped it on my hand. "You're not going anywhere." I'll never forget how heavy the paw was and how the pad felt scratchy on my hand. The family also had tons of cats, both theirs and strays they fed, and the dogs got along well with them. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > Maybe you should see one in person. They're so gorgeous that you'll get over > your "weirded-out-ness" in a heartbeat! No doubt. I am nearly as stupid over dogs as I am over cats. I just like living with cats better. > > I love great big dogs. One of the neatest I ever saw was an Irish Wolfhound > > that stood taller then me when on his back legs. Another was a Great [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > had tons of cats, both theirs and strays they fed, and the dogs got along well > with them. What a stately, gorgeous breed! > Now I have to ask. Is it any dog that large that you find scary, or is it > something about schnauzers in particular? I have to admit, I am afraid of the big guard dog types; pit bulls, dobermans, rottweilers, etc. Intellectually, I know that they are not all trained to kill, but they still scare me. Of course, we always have a pit bull at the shelter and it makes me avoid the dog kennel. I don't know if I could ever have a dog. I like playing with them and all, but I'm not sure if a dog would work in my home. I would have to dog-sit or something first. Plus, my cats have never been around one. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG >> Now I have to ask. Is it any dog that large that you find scary, or is it >> something about schnauzers in particular? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > trained to kill, but they still scare me. Of course, we always have a pit > bull at the shelter and it makes me avoid the dog kennel. Rottweilers were actually bred as herding dogs. Their use as "aggressive" dogs is pretty recent. I work with a few Rotty fans and have gotten many lectures =P I think all the breeds you mention are adorable, but I'd categorize them as dogs for "advanced" dog owners. They're not as easy-going as, say, retrievers. One of our local shelters actually categorizes dogs using the ski slope designations: green circle for beginner, blue square for intermediate, black diamond for advanced. I thought it was a neat idea. You avoid the whole dog kennel because there's a pit bull? I'm just wondering, have you ever been attacked by a dog? It's just hard for me to imagine having that strong of an aversion to a dog based on its breed, but then, I probably err in the wrong direction; it's just so hard for me to believe a dog could be mean unless I see it first hand. > I don't know if I could ever have a dog. I like playing with them and all, > but I'm not sure if a dog would work in my home. I would have to dog-sit or > something first. Plus, my cats have never been around one. I think most dogs need a lot more interaction than most cats, and they typically don't use litterboxes, so there's more work there. And dogs need a lot of socialization to teach them not to jump on people, not to pull on their leashes, etc. Dogs typically assume that everyone loves them, which can be a real problem when they're approaching someone who doesn't like them or is afraid of them. And while we joke about cats being our owners (okay, okay, it's not a joke!), if a dog thinks it's the alpha in your home, you have real problems. I love dogs and will have one again someday, but they're definitely not a small commitment. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > You avoid the whole dog kennel because there's a pit bull? I'm just > wondering, have you ever been attacked by a dog? It's just hard for me to > imagine having that strong of an aversion to a dog based on its breed, but > then, I probably err in the wrong direction; it's just so hard for me to > believe a dog could be mean unless I see it first hand. When I was about 5-6 years old, our neighbor had a Doberman. The dog would chase me up the street and our sh*thead neighbor thought that was funny. He would let the dog chase me for a bit and then call him off. I used to live in an urban area where pit bulls are used for fighting and drug dealer's dogs. I would go by yards where the dogs charge the fence and bark at you. I knew if that fence wasn't there, that dog would probably kill me. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG >> You avoid the whole dog kennel because there's a pit bull? I'm just >> wondering, have you ever been attacked by a dog? It's just hard for me to [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > bark at you. I knew if that fence wasn't there, that dog would probably > kill me. Ugh. If I had lots of negative experiences with dogs, I'm sure I'd feel the same as you do. Of course, it's the owner's fault, but it's the dog that's directly dangerous. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> You avoid the whole dog kennel because there's a pit bull? I'm just >> wondering, have you ever been attacked by a dog? It's just hard for me to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >chase me up the street and our sh*thead neighbor thought that was funny. He >would let the dog chase me for a bit and then call him off. When I was four, I was deathly afraid of a friendly-- even motherly-- but very poorly-trained GSD who lived on our block. She ran around loose all the time, and jumped around barking and bouncing all over the kids on the block. She was very big, and she just scared me. One day I was wondering up the block to see if my friends were around, and I saw Michette outside her yard. I did exactly what you're not supposed to do, I turned and ran (hey, give me a break, I was four ;)). Of course Michette took off after me, and overtook me easily (barking her fool head off), and took me down. I will never forget how absolutely terrified I was. I really thought she was going to bite me. I saw her big doggy face come right at mine, and felt her hot doggy breath, and I screamed. My mom, who heard the scream, found me lying on the ground screaming with the dog licking my face mercilessly. ;) >I used to live in an urban area where pit bulls are used for fighting and >drug dealer's dogs. I would go by yards where the dogs charge the fence and >bark at you. I knew if that fence wasn't there, that dog would probably >kill me. So do I. But a funny thing happened. Since there were so many unneutered pit bulls around, pit bull genes became firmly established in the local dog population. Pit bull puppies and crosses flooded the local shelters. And over a couple of years, they made a complete transition in this community from drug dealer/pimp dog to just about everybody's pampered family dog. If they affected a pit bull ban here in NYC, like in the UK and Ontario, it would be impossible to enforce. Nearly every pet dog obtained from shelters in this city is at least part pit bull. I don't believe in breed-specific legislation. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > When I was four, I was deathly afraid of a friendly-- even motherly-- but > very poorly-trained GSD who lived on our block. What is a GSD? > I saw her big doggy face come right at mine, and felt her hot doggy > breath, and I screamed. My mom, who heard the scream, found me lying > on the ground screaming with the dog licking my face mercilessly. ;) I'm glad that's what happened! You were right to be scared, though, of course. You never know what a strange dog will do. I guess she wasn't exactly a stranger to you, but still. > So do I. But a funny thing happened. Since there were so many > unneutered pit bulls around, pit bull genes became firmly established [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Nearly every pet dog obtained from shelters in this city is at least > part pit bull. I don't believe in breed-specific legislation. I think they're beautiful dogs. Is the thing about their jaws locking, or whatever it is, really true? This is one argument DH uses against having a pit bull; he says their jaws are inherently more dangerous than those of other dogs. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > I think they're beautiful dogs. Is the thing about their jaws locking, or > whatever it is, really true? This is one argument DH uses against having a > pit bull; he says their jaws are inherently more dangerous than those of other > dogs. Their jaws "lock", but I don't think it's a mechanical function, they're just *very* determined. Dog fighters train them by getting them to bite a rope and then hoisting them into the air so they're hanging by their teeth. My daughter used to raise pit bulls and they were allowed around her children and babies with no fear - but *ONLY* because they were *VERY* well trained from birth. *Any* dog can be dangerous if they are not trained well, but pit bulls are especially dangerous because they have been bred for so many years to be ferocious in fights. Hugs, CatNipped > -- > monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully > > pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> I think they're beautiful dogs. Is the thing about their jaws locking, or >> whatever it is, really true? This is one argument DH uses against having [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >well, but pit bulls are especially dangerous because they have been bred for >so many years to be ferocious in fights. I just want to make one small point here-- it is *dogs* that pit bulls tend to be fierce towards, not people. If such a strong dog was hostile, he couldn't be handled. So pit bulls were selectively bred for people-friendliness. But because they are so sweet and charming to people, it can be easy to forget how absolutely nuts they can get with other dogs. They should be very carefully socialized to dogs and cats from puppyhood. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > I just want to make one small point here-- it is *dogs* that pit bulls > tend to be fierce towards, not people. If such a strong dog was [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > with other dogs. They should be very carefully socialized to dogs > and cats from puppyhood. OK, but to further the point, they do have problems distinguishing dogs from dog-sized people (children) if they are *not* well trained. I'm ashamed to say that Houston seems to be a big dog fighting city and we have reports of children being mauled by pit bulls at least every couple of months. Of course we're talking about cretins who train their animals to fight ferociously and then allow their kids to wander around them unsupervised. Hugs, CatNipped > Theresa > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >> I just want to make one small point here-- it is *dogs* that pit bulls >> tend to be fierce towards, not people. If such a strong dog was [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >OK, but to further the point, they do have problems distinguishing dogs from >dog-sized people (children) if they are *not* well trained. Yes, very good point. Little kids also sometimes smell like food. > I'm ashamed to >say that Houston seems to be a big dog fighting city and we have reports of >children being mauled by pit bulls at least every couple of months. Of >course we're talking about cretins who train their animals to fight >ferociously and then allow their kids to wander around them unsupervised. It's so depressing. There are still gangsta/pimp dogs, and some fighting in NYC. But as I've mentioned before, the dogs themselves miraculously managed their own huge PR campaign. ;) When the inevitable offspring of the first generations of criminally-owned dogs made it into the adoption stream, these dogs made friends. Now, if there was an official "City Dog" of NYC, it would be the pit bull, or pit bull cross. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>> I think they're beautiful dogs. Is the thing about their jaws locking, >>> or [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > with other dogs. They should be very carefully socialized to dogs > and cats from puppyhood. Pit Bulls make me very uneasy, but its more my doubts about who owns them and why. A neighbor across the street had a really beautiful pit that was seldom out of the back yard. I just about panicked one day when the dog got out front while the doors and gates were opened for something. Particularly when my addle brained cat ran up to him. The cat got within a few feet, reconsidered and froze. The owner gave the dog a stay command and he just plain froze in place. He was shivering but he stayed in place. I had to pick up my idiot cat and take her home. Turns out the dog was beautifully trained. They kept him in back more for his protection than anything else. Jo > Pit Bulls make me very uneasy, but its more my doubts about who owns them > and why. A neighbor across the street had a really beautiful pit that was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > plain froze in place. He was shivering but he stayed in place. I had to > pick up my idiot cat and take her home. Heh. Nikki is even more stupid. She actually scratched a pit bull in the face when it came a little too close to her for her comfort. I blame the pit bull's owner, who didn't rein in his dog. Nikki was on a leash, too, but it didn't even cross my mind that she would go and scratch the poor dog. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Go Nikki! Susan M Otis and Chester Visions of Xena, the warrior cat >> Pit Bulls make me very uneasy, but its more my doubts about who owns them >> and why. A neighbor across the street had a really beautiful pit that [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > but it didn't even cross my mind that she would go and scratch the poor > dog. > Go Nikki! > > Susan M > Otis and Chester > Visions of Xena, the warrior cat Heh. I've often thought that, if I had taken a little more time and considered her name a little longer, I would have named her Diana after the Roman Goddess of the Hunt. But I was young and rash, and decided on her name before I even took her home. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > I just want to make one small point here-- it is *dogs* that pit bulls tend > to be fierce towards, not people. If such a strong dog was hostile, he [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > dogs. They should be very carefully socialized to dogs and cats from > puppyhood. I think it's that last point that would worry me. If I'm going to have a dog, the dog will not only be going on walks with me, but also joining me on bike rides and such. There are bazillions of dogs in my area, and most areas specify voice control, not leash, so most dogs are off-leash. If I'm going to have a dog, it must be one that can handle horses, joggers, cyclists, and other dogs. And, of course, the dog has to be gentle with Oscar. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >>> I think they're beautiful dogs. Is the thing about their jaws locking, or >>> whatever it is, really true? This is one argument DH uses against having [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >with other dogs. They should be very carefully socialized to dogs >and cats from puppyhood. They can also be dangerous to people. In November 2004, an 18-month-old girl in Woodbury, Tennessee, wandered from her yard to a nearby yard, where a mother pit bull and her puppies were located. The child's father was supposed to be watching her, but was in a drunken stupor. The dog attacked the little girl, biting her all over her body and almost severing one of her legs. The little girl then lay there for half an hour until her mother got home and discovered her. The child survived, but in critical condition. Here in Nashville, Tennessee, reports of pit bull attacks are fairly common. I don't know if they are really more common than attacks by other breeds of dogs, or whether they are just more likely to be reported in the media. SignatureJohn F. Eldredge -- john@jfeldredge.com PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria > Their jaws "lock", but I don't think it's a mechanical function, they're > just *very* determined. Dog fighters train them by getting them to bite a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > well, but pit bulls are especially dangerous because they have been bred for > so many years to be ferocious in fights. I don't exactly understand that last sentence. Are they especially dangerous because they are inclined to violence, or are they especially dangerous because their bodies are shaped for fighting? Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > I don't exactly understand that last sentence. Are they especially dangerous > because they are inclined to violence, or are they especially dangerous > because their bodies are shaped for fighting? For so many generations only the most ferocious dogs were bred - they were *specifically* bred for meanness in the ring. Their body shape was also bred for fighting, so that's also dangerous when combined with the temperment. Hugs, CatNipped > -- > monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully > > pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> I don't exactly understand that last sentence. Are they especially >> dangerous because they are inclined to violence, or are they [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > was also bred for fighting, so that's also dangerous when combined > with the temperment. So both, I guess. *sigh* Poor dogs. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> When I was four, I was deathly afraid of a friendly-- even motherly-- but >> very poorly-trained GSD who lived on our block. > >What is a GSD? Aww, sorry. A German Shepherd. >> I saw her big doggy face come right at mine, and felt her hot doggy >> breath, and I screamed. My mom, who heard the scream, found me lying [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >I think they're beautiful dogs. When you get to know them, you absolutely fall in love with them. They are the most adorable creatures. When not mistreated, they are also usually people-friendly, simply because such a powerful dog was bred for docility. They would have been too dangerous to handle otherwise. > Is the thing about their jaws locking, or >whatever it is, really true? This is one argument DH uses against having a >pit bull; he says their jaws are inherently more dangerous than those of other >dogs. I've given up trying to with argue people who have made up their minds. They *do* have very powerful jaws, it's perfectly true. But they are not the only dog that can hurt you very badly, even kill you. It is the ignorant low-lives into whose hands these animals fall, who are responsible for the ruination of the breed. They have had such a terrible press-- but it is the dogs themselves who are rehabilitating their reputation here in New York, because the more of them got into responsible hands, raised and socialized properly, the more people realized what great dogs they are. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>What is a GSD? > > Aww, sorry. A German Shepherd. Oh! I've never seen that abbreviation. >> Is the thing about their jaws locking, or >>whatever it is, really true? This is one argument DH uses against having a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > ignorant low-lives into whose hands these animals fall, who are responsible > for the ruination of the breed. When DH was a child, they had a golden retriever who, well, went nuts. All of a sudden she became very aggressive, and he still has scars from her bites. They finally euthanized her. They believe it was the result of inbreeding; I honestly do not believe the dog was abused. He still has fond memories of her when she was acting like a normal dog. Anyway, with this experience, he is cautious about extremely large dogs or ones with traits that could make them particularly dangerous. On the other hand, he insists that if we get a dog, it must be a large dog (like a retriever), not a small one. Not very consistent. With the experience he's had, I don't really understand why he'd happily get another retriever but be unwilling to get a super-large dog like a rottweiler, but there it is. > They have had such a terrible press-- but it is the dogs themselves who are > rehabilitating their reputation here in New York, because the more of them > got into responsible hands, raised and socialized properly, the more people > realized what great dogs they are. That's wonderful to hear. Er, read. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >>> What is a GSD? >> [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > > pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca When DH & I were looking at houses, and were visiting this one, the owners were not present. It was us, our 'agent' (actually, our landlord of our apartment bouilding - he was semi-reitred real estate agent, and helped us in our house-hunting, at cost, and let us stay in our apartment without a lease (we paid the rent timely and were some of his best tenants) while we searched), and the seller's agent. when we got here, a mastif and a rotweiler were in the dog run out back. While we looked around inside, the rotweiler managed to get loose. The selling agent was friends with the homeowners, so I asked her the dog's name (she was trying to climb up the kitchen counters, she was that afraid of the dog), and she told me. I went outside, hollered "Max, get in here!" in a very authoritative voice while pointing toward the open door. Max trotted right inside. Went back to the utility room. Sat down and looked at me with the proverbial innocent-puppy face. Said rotweiler weiged over 100 pounds. Selling agent was stunned that I had commanded the dog back in (so was I, but I didn't let on LOL). About that time, the owners returned. At a later meeting with the homowners, same rotweiler let a bodacious fart during our conversation, then proceeded to look around the room for the culprit. Homeowners ignored him and it was all I could do to keep from busting out laughing at the look on that dog's face when that fart happened. --? The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep >> When I was four, I was deathly afraid of a friendly-- even motherly-- >> but very poorly-trained GSD who lived on our block. > > What is a GSD? A German Shepherd Dog, my favourite of all breeds. I loved the K9 movies. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > So do I. But a funny thing happened. Since there were so many > unneutered pit bulls around, pit bull genes became firmly established [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Nearly every pet dog obtained from shelters in this city is at least > part pit bull. I don't believe in breed-specific legislation. I don't either. I know there are very well-trained and friendly pit bulls. It's all in how they are raised. I hate the idea of someone having to give up a beloved pet just because of its breed. I realize my fear of breeds like that is unfounded and based on a few events, but I can't shake it. I did make a step though. I pet a pit bull a couple weeks ago :) Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG > I don't either. I know there are very well-trained and friendly pit bulls. > It's all in how they are raised. I hate the idea of someone having to give > up a beloved pet just because of its breed. I realize my fear of breeds > like that is unfounded and based on a few events, but I can't shake it. I > did make a step though. I pet a pit bull a couple weeks ago :) I don't really think your fear is unfounded; you have good reasons based on experiences. We learn by generalizing from our experiences. Still, I think it's great that you were able to pet one =) Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >When I was about 5-6 years old, our neighbor had a Doberman. The dog would >chase me up the street and our sh*thead neighbor thought that was funny. He >would let the dog chase me for a bit and then call him off. I have to admit, dobermans look evil to me. I have usually encountered them in city neighborhoods when they were protecting their turf. Something about the swift and silent way they run across a yard and THEN start barking and growling--and their long black leanness and pointy ears and snouts. They are the switchblades of dogs in my mind. (No offense intended to anyone who has sweet dobies. It is just a stereotype in my mind.) > I have to admit, dobermans look evil to me. I have usually > encountered them in city neighborhoods when they were [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > (No offense intended to anyone who has sweet dobies. It > is just a stereotype in my mind.) Same here. I think it's because they are so sleek and pointy looking, if that makes sense. One day, I was at the shelter with a couple other people for a meeting. It was early in the morning, and there was a Doberman tied to the fence. It was a beautiful specimen of a dog, and had cropped and docked ears and tail, just like the one that used to chase me. The poor thing was frightened to death and shivering in the rain, but I still ran inside like a little girl. He turned out to be very sweet and was adopted quickly. I also have an irrational fear of mice, so go figure. I'm a weird one :) Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG >> I have to admit, dobermans look evil to me. I have usually >> encountered them in city neighborhoods when they were [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >death and shivering in the rain, but I still ran inside like a little girl. >He turned out to be very sweet and was adopted quickly. The mental image can always be dislodged by other experiences. My mental image of Dobies is completely different, because I never knew one who really acted like his appearance. The Dobies I know are the biggest, wimpiest, scarediest, pissy-pants dogs I've ever known. There is a breeding Doberman bitch around the corner from me who is the most GIRLY dog I have ever seen. She's like a supermodel dog. Her coat always shines like a mirror, and I swear, she sits on her porch and poses. Her best friend is a big white DLH cat, who is rather tough-looking. Whenever someone new approaches, Ms. Thing (the Dobette) runs away, and Rambo the cat inspects. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > The mental image can always be dislodged by other experiences. My mental > image of Dobies is completely different, because I never knew one who really [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > someone new approaches, Ms. Thing (the Dobette) runs away, and Rambo the cat > inspects. ;) Now you've gone and done it. I must insist on pictures of Ms. Thing and Rambo! Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >>> I have to admit, dobermans look evil to me. I have usually >>> encountered them in city neighborhoods when they were [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > one who really acted like his appearance. The Dobies I know are the > biggest, wimpiest, scarediest, pissy-pants dogs I've ever known. A dobbie lived behind us when I was young. Very sweet dog. Our 6lb. cat Kitty Ballou used to terrify him. >>>> I have to admit, dobermans look evil to me. I have usually >>>> encountered them in city neighborhoods when they were [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > cat > Kitty Ballou used to terrify him. Same with a neighbor's dobie when I was a kid. Was terrified of the tiniest kitten. That's what happens when the first cat a dog ever meets is a tough ol' Tomcat with a sharp set of claws and a hatred of all things canine. And Cinnamon was a HUGE dobie - not those puny things on Magnum PI, but more the size of a Great Dane. The look on that dogs face when he came trotting up to me for some pettins, and I turned around with a 6-8 week old kitten in my arms.... Sheer terror. Never seen a dog stop so fast. If only today's automobiles had brakes that worked that good. --? The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep >>>> I have to admit, dobermans look evil to me. I have usually >>>> encountered them in city neighborhoods when they were [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >A dobbie lived behind us when I was young. Very sweet dog. Our 6lb. cat >Kitty Ballou used to terrify him. They're also susceptible to a form of narcolepsy. <sigh> Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > The mental image can always be dislodged by other experiences. My > mental image of Dobies is completely different, because I never knew [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > rather tough-looking. Whenever someone new approaches, Ms. Thing (the > Dobette) runs away, and Rambo the cat inspects. ;) What a cute description. > The mental image can always be dislodged by other experiences. My > mental image of Dobies is completely different, because I never knew > one who really acted like his appearance. The Dobies I know are the > biggest, wimpiest, scarediest, pissy-pants dogs I've ever known./// I walk my dog Bonnie with my friend and her Doberman, Vinnie. He's HUGE, stands something like 36 inches at the shoulder and is around 120 lbs. He is the biggest Dobie I have ever seen. You've never met anything quite like Vinnie. He is SUCH a soppy wuss - at home he's pushed around by a tiny little 8lb cat, and when he's out with Bonnie, my 30lb mutt, she beats him up and keeps stealing his ball. (He lets her). He's not ear cropped because that's illegal in the UK, and he has these dopey floppy ears. He's always smiling too. I think it's like with most dogs. There is no such thing as a nasty puppy. It's the owners who make them into nasty dogs, and unfortunately, Dobies have a reputation from a few stupid individuals. Helen M "HRFLTiger" <hm@darktigerproductions.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: OT: Greyhounds - Now Dobies: >I think it's like with most dogs. There is no such thing as a nasty >puppy. It's the owners who make them into nasty dogs, and >unfortunately, Dobies have a reputation from a few stupid individuals. I'd have to disagree that it's ONLY the owners. I've personally experienced cases of seemingly normal, properly raised puppies developing aggression problems. 98% or more of the time, you're right. I'm just saying there ARE exceptions. My family had a lot of Dobes when I was a kid. Worst problem we had with ones we'd raised from puppyhood was that they never did understand when they'd outgrown laps. :-) I also had a Sheltie who was convinced he was a Dobe (given that he grew up with them, it was a reasonable enough mistake for him to make :-). When I brought him home as a two-month-old ball of fuzz, the two male Dobes we had at that time greeted him by marking him as their territory. Nearly drowned the poor little guy :-) ). Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > > The mental image can always be dislodged by other experiences. My > > mental image of Dobies is completely different, because I never knew [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > puppy. It's the owners who make them into nasty dogs, and > unfortunately, Dobies have a reputation from a few stupid individuals. What a great story, and an excellent point about training puppies to be nice dogs. >> I have to admit, dobermans look evil to me. I have usually encountered them >> in city neighborhoods when they were protecting their turf. Something about [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > inside like a little girl. He turned out to be very sweet and was adopted > quickly. I think it was my brother who told me about a Dobie he knew who *hadn't* gotten his ears cropped. He said that with floppy ears, they just don't look vicious at all. > I also have an irrational fear of mice, so go figure. I'm a weird one :) Well, you said it, not me =P Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >>> I have to admit, dobermans look evil to me. I have usually >>> encountered them in city neighborhoods when they were protecting [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > *hadn't* gotten his ears cropped. He said that with floppy ears, > they just don't look vicious at all. Agreed. And I don't understand ear-cropping or tail-bobbing. And I don't think dogs are bred to be mean, they are taught to be mean. Jill They are the switchblades of dogs in my mind. > > (No offense intended to anyone who has sweet dobies. It > > is just a stereotype in my mind.) > > Same here. I think it's because they are so sleek and pointy looking, if > that makes sense. Yes it does, and I bet you saw as many in Baltimore as I saw in DC, that had been trained to be mean. > One day, I was at the shelter with a couple other people for a meeting. It > was early in the morning, and there was a Doberman tied to the fence. It > was a beautiful specimen of a dog, and had cropped and docked ears and tail, > just like the one that used to chase me. The poor thing was frightened to > death and shivering in the rain, but I still ran inside like a little girl. > He turned out to be very sweet and was adopted quickly. Aww. I think a doberman running toward me, silently like they do, out on the street, would give me a heart attack. > I also have an irrational fear of mice, so go figure. I'm a weird one :) Well, you'd love the one I found on my dining room floor tonight! >> Now I have to ask. Is it any dog that large that you find scary, or >> is it something about schnauzers in particular? > > I have to admit, I am afraid of the big guard dog types; pit bulls, > dobermans, rottweilers, etc. Intellectually, I know that they are > not all trained to kill, but they still scare me. In 1966 I was in the hospital having my tonsils removed. The younger little girl in the next bed cried constantly. Her entire head was bandaged and she was obviously in pain. I was told by a nurse (?) a German Shepherd had taken her face in his mouth and chomped down, leaving puncture wounds on the top of her head and under her jaw. I was 6 so I have no idea what, if anything, was done about the dog or any of the other circumstances; like whether the little girl was just trying to pet the dog or teasing it. But it made me very afraid of big dogs for a lot of years after that. Jill >>> Now I have to ask. Is it any dog that large that you find scary, or is it >>> something about schnauzers in particular? [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jill While it saddens me to hear of a child afraid of dogs, it's probably much safer than the kid who has no fear and just runs up to strange dogs and starts petting. I have a co-worker who has a very temperamental dog (he was rescued and was never well socialized); he had the dog in his yard, on a leash, when a kid runs up and goes, "Can I pet your dog?" while instantly reaching out to touch. Only my co-worker's swift control of the leash kept the dog from biting this unfamiliar creature encroaching on his territory. He's fine when approached slowly and respectfully ... I have to admit, as a kid, I'm sure I was more than a little like that kid in my story. I wanted to believe that I had a "special" bond with animals. My parents constantly told me not to pet strange dogs without getting permission from the owner, but I wasn't very good about it. I was lucky nothing ever happened to me. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >>>> Now I have to ask. Is it any dog that large that you find scary, >>>> or is it something about schnauzers in particular? [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > much safer than the kid who has no fear and just runs up to strange > dogs and starts petting. Agreed. My Sampson (RB) was a tiny mutt but he did NOT like strangers and had big teeth! When I lived in my last apartment and was walking him kids would run up yelling "A Puppy!" No, he wasn't a puppy. I told them so and that he'd bite; they didn't believe he wasn't a puppy nor that he would bite, despite the fact that he was snarling at them. I had to pick Sampson up and yell at the kids (both of which I hated doing). But if they aren't going to listen to the adult owner of the dog nor pay attention to the fact he was snarling... well heck, what else to do? I have a co-worker who has a very > temperamental dog (he was rescued and was never well socialized); he > had the dog in his yard, on a leash, when a kid runs up and goes, > "Can I pet your dog?" while instantly reaching out to touch. Only my > co-worker's swift control of the leash kept the dog from biting this > unfamiliar creature encroaching on his territory. He's fine when > approached slowly and respectfully ... Sampson was with me his entire life but he never got used to strangers and children moved entirely too fast for him. Jill > I have to admit, as a kid, I'm sure I was more than a little like > that kid in my story. I wanted to believe that I had a "special" > bond with animals. My parents constantly told me not to pet strange > dogs without getting permission from the owner, but I wasn't very > good about it. I was lucky nothing ever happened to me. > Agreed. My Sampson (RB) was a tiny mutt but he did NOT like strangers and > had big teeth! When I lived in my last apartment and was walking him kids [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > going to listen to the adult owner of the dog nor pay attention to the fact > he was snarling... well heck, what else to do? Unfortunately, you did what you had to do. No matter how many times you told the kids not to touch him, if they did so anyway and he bit them, you and Sampson would be held responsible; at the very least, he'd get a bite record, and at worst he would have to be euthanized. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > In 1966 I was in the hospital having my tonsils removed. The younger little > girl in the next bed cried constantly. Her entire head was bandaged and she [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > whether the little girl was just trying to pet the dog or teasing it. But > it made me very afraid of big dogs for a lot of years after that. Gosh, that would do it. Poor little girl. >> Stinky? Depends on the fur, really. Some dogs have oily fur; it's >their own [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >:) >I like to mortify my MIL when I call her dog "stinky", Yes? My, people are calling me a lot, today. ;) Love, Stinky Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > > Stinky? Depends on the fur, really. Some dogs have oily fur; it's > their own [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Victor I find all dogs smelly because I'm allergic to them. The scent really "gets" to me in a way that other smells don't. --Fil >> > Stinky? Depends on the fur, really. Some dogs have oily fur; it's >> their own [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >--Fil Dog's *do* have a body odor, especially hounds. When I was dating the Former Mr. T, his roommate was dating someone with a Scottish deerhound. Caleb was almost four feet tall around the shoulders, and ridiculously sweet, and almost absolutely silent inside the apartment. But we always knew when Caleb was visiting as soon as we stepped inside. Hound dog smell. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > > I hear you. Here's a list of the animals I'd like to have: dog, ferret, > > snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only willing to have a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > waterproofing, and yeah, it's a bit stinky. I can always tell when I've been > petting a lab. But not all dogs have that. I love all animals but I find dog smell to be stinky. Dog breath and wet dog and dirty dog. Ick. Puppy breath, however, is delightful to me for some reason. >>> I hear you. Here's a list of the animals I'd like to have: dog, >>> ferret, snake, hamster, parrot (US born, of course). Tom is only [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > wet dog and dirty dog. Ick. Puppy breath, however, is delightful to > me for some reason. Dogs are easier to bathe than cats, though! :) My little mutt Sampson (RB) loved to get scrubbed with baby shampoo, rubbed down with a towel (dog scritches!) and then adored the blow-dryer. Keep 'em clean and they don't stink. But then, cats just naturally don't stink. Jill "jmcquown" <jmcquown@bellsouth.net> wrote : > > I love all animals but I find dog smell to be stinky. Dog breath and > > wet dog and dirty dog. Ick. Puppy breath, however, is delightful to [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > scritches!) and then adored the blow-dryer. Keep 'em clean and they don't > stink. But then, cats just naturally don't stink. I take your point, but I also think a rattlesnake might be easier to bathe than my cats!! > > So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov > Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Snakes make great kitty TV! Get a corn snake. Docile, pretty, and fun to grow from a baby! :D -L. >Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >environment - not an affectionate environment. You have to teach them to >walk up stairs! I know. This kills me. They are just darling dogs. They are very quiet in the house-- sometime they like to just stay in the crate, or curl up on the sofa. I know someone who has a racing rescue-- he is a huge dog, and I remember how much time she spent walking him around the neighborhood, taking him in all the shops, and walking him up to so many people, so he would get over his shyness. >I would *never* adopt one while my cats were still living and I have made >Otis promise me that he'll be with me until *at least* he's 22 years old, [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! I hear ya. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > Hi there: > > I'm embarassed but I'm obsessed with greyhounds. I'd like to adopt a > retired racing hound sometime. They don't stink like other d*gs, are > totally affectionate and super laid back. Their fur feels like Otis' > when you pet them. They are total couch potatos - like to rip around > the yard a few times a day and walk a few times a day - and then > sleep and cuddle like crazy. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > though they are socialized with other dogs and humans early and > constantly in a racing environment - not an affectionate environment. > You have to teach them to walk up stairs! > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Otis and Chester > ... and a heart big enough for *all* the animals in the world Dennis and I have friends who adopted a retired racing greyhound and they also had 2 cats which they had since before they got the greyhound. Mercury, the greyhound totally got along with the 2 cats, Mana and Jade. They always used to cuddle together, it was the cutest thing and Mercury really doted on the cats. Unfortunately my friends got divorced and the guy got custody of the greyhound and the girl got the cats, so I don't think they see each other anymore. -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album >Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >environment - not an affectionate environment. You have to teach them to >walk up stairs! Animal Planet had an episode of Pet Stories (is that one of their shows?) about the adoption of racing greyhounds. They showed this one group that takes the dogs to a sort of half-way house for a few weeks to learn about stairs and glass doors and windows, and things like that, and then when the dog is ready makes them available for adoption. While they're working with the dogs, they also work with prospective owners about all the things they'll need to know to make their new family member comfortable. They also said that many greyhound owners use the term "chipping" in reference to the fact that people just fall in love with these dogs and adopt more. "Chipping" = you can't have just one! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com > Hi there: > > I'm embarassed but I'm obsessed with greyhounds. I'd like to adopt a > retired racing hound sometime. They are lovely, and I respect your wish to be cautious before adopting one due to your cats. Have you seen whippets? They are smaller, and a very different breed but they have similarities in looks and the most amazing little "hoppy" run. I am in love with boty greyhounds and whippets. Like you, if I ever got one it would have to be a rescue. >> Hi there: >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > little "hoppy" run. I am in love with boty greyhounds and whippets. Like > you, if I ever got one it would have to be a rescue. There are also italian greyhounds, which are literally miniature greyhounds. http://www.italiangreyhound.org/aboutigs/igintro.html Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > >> I'm embarassed but I'm obsessed with greyhounds. I'd like to adopt a > >> retired racing hound sometime. If you're going to get a d*g, that or the shelter is the way to go. My friend has a Sloughi named Farasha. See pics: http://www.plumed-serpent.com/farasha/farasha.html --Fil > If you're going to get a d*g, that or the shelter is the way to go. > > My friend has a Sloughi named Farasha. See pics: > > http://www.plumed-serpent.com/farasha/farasha.html That is also a beautiful dog! I would definitely adopt rather than go to a breeder. I am drawn to Oriental cats and greyhounds - hmmmmmmmmm ... sort of a distinctive look they both share! Susan M Otis and Chester > So many animals and SO LITTLE TIME!!!!! As you know, I'm in the same boat, Susan (though I've never wanted any other animal than cats). Sympathy purrs on the way. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > As you know, I'm in the same boat, Susan (though I've never > wanted any other animal than cats). Sympathy purrs on the way. Marina, I certainly don't want to sway you one way or the other because you have valid reasons why you shouldn't take in a blue kitten or two, but could you try it on a "foster" basis to see how Frank and Nikki would react? I know I didn't think out everything when I took in Scarlett and Rhett, but I figured I'd work out things as they come up. I know I lost my mom as a cat sitter because she's afraid of them getting out and she couldn't control 4, but I don't plan on traveling this coming up summer, and by next summer they'll be older and (maybe!!) less wild. SignatureCheryl < |
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