My beautiful dog Flash "smiling" for the camera.

[rammstein]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Ramm, I had an old friend that had two Greyhound rescue dogs and they both were (if the term isn;t too gay - not that there;s anything wrong with it) \"lovely" dogs. Calm and even tempered. Sweet really. Are they pretty much all that way?

So long as humans don't go out of their way to mess them up, Greyhounds are all that way. They have NO stamina, basically a quick couple of sprints and they are ready for lounging. Just don't expect them to play fetch. They run- and they do it EXTREMELY fast. Zero to 45mph in 2 strides.

But you'd never know it seeing her on the couch...

[arcsine]

here is my 4 month old great dane pup and my daughter

[holtjv]

Originally Posted by rammstein

Enjoying the beach, so long as the naughty waves don't get too close.

Santa's little helper?? D'OH!

Excellent greyhound; might be our next dog.

Jack

[Steve Carlton]

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by rammstein

...They run- and they do it EXTREMELY fast. Zero to 45mph in 2 strides....

As you may know from earlier in this thread my recently departed, lifetime bestfriend Dudley the 14 year old Labrador, was actually a mix. He was partially Dalmation, though he didn't really look it so much (to me). In his youth he was INCREDIBLY fast. Waay faster than Sooner, my current 4 year old pure Labrador...and he's no slouch. I'd take my then 14 year old son to the ball field to fungo fly balls to him and Dudley would compete trying to catch the balls on the fly....fortunately he never did. He came VERY close a few times...a flying baseball woulda knocked his teeth out! But he'd retrieve them by the hundreds. He never tired of it even when exhausted.

There was this guy at the ball park; an actor - he always plays a Columbian drug lord - you'd recognize him. He had a Whippet and would go to the field and chip golf balls and smoke cigars. We'd always say hi. Dudley loved chasing his dog and could keep up with his Whippet ONE TIME (and one time ONLY) across the field. Oh, he'd keep chasing her but it was hilarious that he couldn't come close to keeping up with her after the first lap. My understanding is Whippets are VERY fast, but not as fast as Greyhounds.

Here's smiling Dudley in February of this year. I had to let him go in September but he did make his 14th birthday. I'll always love you boy!

[rammstein]

Originally Posted by arcsine

here is my 4 month old great dane pup and my daughter

I have never met a Great Dane that wasn't an absolute love bug. Awesome dogs.

[rammstein]

[QUOTE=Dan in Pasadena;3622637]As you may know from earlier in this thread my recently departed, lifetime bestfriend Dudley the 14 year old Labrador, was actually a mix. He was partially Dalmation, though he didn't really look it so much (to me). In his youth he was INCREDIBLY fast. Waay faster than Sooner, my current 4 year old pure Labrador...and he's no slouch. I'd take my then 14 year old son to the ball field to fungo fly balls to him and Dudley would compete trying to catch the balls on the fly....fortunately he never did. He came VERY close a few times...a flying baseball woulda knocked his teeth out! But he'd retrieve them by the hundreds. He never tired of it even when exhausted.

There was this guy at the ball park; an actor - he always plays a Columbian drug lord - you'd recognize him. He had a Whippet and would go to the field and chip golf balls and smoke cigars. We'd always say hi. Dudley loved chasing his dog and could keep up with his Whippet ONE TIME (and one time ONLY) across the field. Oh, he'd keep chasing her but it was hilarious that he couldn't come close to keeping up with her after the first lap. My understanding is Whippets are VERY fast, but not as fast as Greyhounds.

Here's smiling Dudley in February of this year. I had to let him go in September but he did make his 14th birthday. I'll always love you boy!
[QUOTE]

I can picture the actor you are talking about. Don't know his name, but I see his face.

Whippets are in most ways half-sized greyhounds. They are also a bit more energetic from what I've seen.

Dudley looked like a very happy pooch. Are you going to get another dog for the stable anytime soon?

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ramm,
Yeah, Duds was a real peach. I become a slob when I start thinking of him.
Our "baby" - 4 year old and 100lb "Sooner" the blonde lab probably would love it if we got something for him to chase! As it would happen we were offered a cockapoo male just the other day. It was a real cute dog for someone, but probably not a dog for us. I imagine at some point we will look but we are not actively looking now...perhaps that's a mistake, I don't know. For example, we are going on a week long ski trip in late January and will have to board Sooner. That costs a fortune for a big dog and I hate doing it because it is warehousing no matter what they tell you (I think). But to add the cost of another dog to that is prohibitive....of course Sooner would be happier if his own "little buddy" was with him.

P.S. on the actor. I knew his name once but I've forgotten. This was prior to my son's H.S. graduation so about 8 or 9 years ago now. There are several hispanic actors you see over and over in the Columbian drug lord or sidekick role. This guy is sort of hawk beaked, balding a bit, real slender in movies but downright skinny in real life. He looks like he'd slit your throat in a minute but he's the nicest, most polite man you'd ever want to meet in real life.

[rammstein]

If you can spare extra scratch, there are private homes where they will 'board' your dog while you are away. Your dog basically gets to live with another family and some other dogs while you are gone, and its all done in a house. They interview you and make sure your dog is behaved before accepting it though. They have that down here. I haven't tried it yet, but I think I am going away in June and we'll have to do it.

[gostraight]

Pics from yesterday at Eukanuba. Dante is a 230lb Noapolitan Mastiff.

[TerryH]

My wife really goes over the top on Christmas decor every year. She enjoys it, so I just stay out of the way. She creates little snow villages and uses some polyester snow. Our pup saw it sitting out, snagged it, then sat and posed. This picture was completely spontaneous.

Quincy Claws, no relation to Santa Claus....

[RANDY P]

sporting his new fake dreads from Jamaica



and after a good bath and a nice tumble in the dryer

[Whtnkls911]

This is part of the gang that runs the house. Duchess the Dane is my baby, the Jack Russel's Dart and Daisy are great fun as well. We also have two Papillon's who are my wifes passion.

[Sonic dB]

this dog is tooo cute

[notfarnow]

Originally Posted by rammstein

If you can spare extra scratch, there are private homes where they will 'board' your dog while you are away. Your dog basically gets to live with another family and some other dogs while you are gone, and its all done in a house. They interview you and make sure your dog is behaved before accepting it though. They have that down here. I haven't tried it yet, but I think I am going away in June and we'll have to do it.

My father has a setup like that for their yellow lab. Real nice retired couple, and they'll only take one dog at a time. Nice big old house and a big lot. They walk the dogs twice a day, and Gus has the run of the place when he's there. The old guy has a shop where he's always tinkering on something, Gus likes to hang out there.

Dad & his wife are in London right now, so guy has been boarding for a week. I think it's ~$80/day.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by notfarnow

...I think it's ~$80/day.

Yikers! I'm gona be gone for 8 or 9 nights. No, I guess I can't cough up the extra. I was unhappy because I was going to have to pay $31/day for him as it was.

Over Thanksgiving I was in Seattle and my brother-in-law had him at his hme but he will be with us on this trip, so staying there again isn't an option. Oh well, there goes $250-300.

[notfarnow]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Yikers! I'm gona be gone for 8 or 9 nights. No, I guess I can't cough up the extra. I was unhappy because I was going to have to pay $31/day for him as it was.

Over Thanksgiving I was in Seattle and my brother-in-law had him at his hme but he will be with us on this trip, so staying there again isn't an option. Oh well, there goes $250-300.

Check around, I have no idea if that's the going rate or what. Dad's willing to pay it because they are nearby, they are really nice and Gus loves them. Gus is one spoiled lab... I sure as heck never had $80 babysitters when I was growing up!


More evidence of Gus being a bit spoiled:

[rammstein]

Thank you SO much for putting up a picture proving that it is possible to have a Porsche and a dog. Let me send this to my wife....

[notfarnow]

Oh if you're looking for good lobbying material:

How big is the dog(s) you take for rides in your 911?

[Steve Carlton]

Winter testing of the new snow gear...