Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics - Page 31

CigarSquid · 09-15-2012, 07:31 PM

I'm right in Medford. Why research so much?

I will. I don't want to just get a dog and not have the right environment for them.

markem · 09-15-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

I'm right in Medford. Why research so much?

I will. I don't want to just get a dog and not have the right environment for them.

Most greyhounds are raised to race. That means that they spend most of their lives in crates being handled by humans and have never had time to just be a dog. They should never be off leash except in a fully fenced (6' height) area because if something catches their attention (like a car), they will chase it often to the point of exhaustion or even death. Bringing a retired racer in to a home can be difficult because they don't know about windows, sliding glass doors, stairs or furniture. They do know about turnout areas, so are very easily trained to let you know when they need to go outside. Some are high prey (not safe around cats, small dogs, or toddlers) and some are best friends with cats, squirrels, etc. And everything in between. Most agencies require a home visit and interview if you haven't had one before, since it is a different experience from what people consider normal dogs. But they are loyal and always happy and worship the people in their lives.

CigarSquid · 09-15-2012, 07:46 PM

Never thought of that. Thanks for the info. Will for sure research if I ever decide on one.

Zane · 09-16-2012, 06:48 PM

My little girl.

GWN · 09-16-2012, 06:56 PM

So cute when we got her just a few short months ago ...

.... and then .....

There goes my man chair.

Ogre · 09-16-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZaneG

My little girl.

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Originally Posted by GWN

So cute when we got her just a few short months ago ...

.... and then .....

There goes my man chair.

Wish they always were that small and cute. But like kids, they grow to be teenagers.

markem · 09-25-2012, 02:01 PM

They used a picture of our newest greyhound, Tia, in the ad for an adoption event last weekend.

Subvet642 · 09-25-2012, 02:08 PM

A few new ones of Nicolai and Ninotchka:

markem · 10-01-2012, 07:34 PM

Zebo (the brindle) and Tia watching me eat a hamburger at the annual greyhound picnic this past weekend. Think that they want some?

jonharky · 10-02-2012, 05:20 AM

Abby (German shepherd/lab mix) and Steve the cat relaxing together

markem · 10-18-2012, 10:48 PM

Yes, there are two full grown greyhounds in this pic

omowasu · 10-18-2012, 10:59 PM

Great picture of the hounds, I had a greyhound several years ago, she was a wonderful dog. Maybe someday I will have another!

68TriShield · 10-19-2012, 07:31 AM

Mark,those two should learn to get along

OLS · 10-19-2012, 07:52 AM

This is Ralph.....he protects the great walled compound in the midst of the rough
streets of NW Memphis. I wouldn't have 5hi+ without Ralph, it would all be
stolen long ago. Lately he is also a great squirrel dog. This is the first year we
have had edible pecans in the yard due to my aggressive squirrel eradication
plan put into effect over summer. 15 squirrels to the raptor center, and he
picked up every one, gave it a brutal shake and delivered it to my waiting hand.
And now he wil bark to let me know that there is a squirrel in the tree if I am
in the BY doing something.

A great, smart mutt of a dog. SO FAITHFUL....sits in the BY all day waiting
for me to get home from work. HEELS to me everywhere I walk. I stop, he stops.
I never taught him that and he never walks outside the fence like a dog that would
know how to heel. He is in a veritable dog zoo exhibit. And yet he heels....hmm.

mjdx88 · 10-23-2012, 10:40 PM

Mark your couch potatoes...i mean hounds look well rested. Here is a pic of my trouble maker..

JohnRogers · 10-24-2012, 12:06 AM

Sam Adams our golden, "I don't always bark at night but when I do it is absolutely for no reason".

BHalbrooks · 10-30-2012, 06:42 PM

I love Goldens. When they're older they give off a "I don't give a ****" look.

iRiSh · 11-10-2012, 05:34 AM

My Dog Guinness and his Chops

Steve · 11-10-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by iRiSh

My Dog Guinness and his Chops

Good looking Boxer!

iRiSh · 11-12-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Good looking Boxer!

Thanks

09-15-2012, 07:31 PM	#1
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics I'm right in Medford. Why research so much? I will. I don't want to just get a dog and not have the right environment for them. __________________ gaRRy

09-15-2012, 07:46 PM	#3
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics Never thought of that. Thanks for the info. Will for sure research if I ever decide on one. __________________ gaRRy

09-16-2012, 06:48 PM	#4
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics My little girl.

09-16-2012, 06:56 PM	#5
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics So cute when we got her just a few short months ago ... .... and then ..... There goes my man chair. __________________

09-25-2012, 02:01 PM	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics They used a picture of our newest greyhound, Tia, in the ad for an adoption event last weekend. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

09-25-2012, 02:08 PM	#8
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics A few new ones of Nicolai and Ninotchka: __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

10-01-2012, 07:34 PM	#9
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics Zebo (the brindle) and Tia watching me eat a hamburger at the annual greyhound picnic this past weekend. Think that they want some? __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-02-2012, 05:20 AM	#10
jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics Abby (German shepherd/lab mix) and Steve the cat relaxing together __________________ "I don't want to have it all, I just want to have enough!!

10-18-2012, 10:48 PM	#11
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics Yes, there are two full grown greyhounds in this pic __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-18-2012, 10:59 PM	#12
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics Great picture of the hounds, I had a greyhound several years ago, she was a wonderful dog. Maybe someday I will have another! __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

10-19-2012, 07:31 AM	#13
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics Mark,those two should learn to get along

10-19-2012, 07:52 AM	#14
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics This is Ralph.....he protects the great walled compound in the midst of the rough streets of NW Memphis. I wouldn't have 5hi+ without Ralph, it would all be stolen long ago. Lately he is also a great squirrel dog. This is the first year we have had edible pecans in the yard due to my aggressive squirrel eradication plan put into effect over summer. 15 squirrels to the raptor center, and he picked up every one, gave it a brutal shake and delivered it to my waiting hand. And now he wil bark to let me know that there is a squirrel in the tree if I am in the BY doing something. A great, smart mutt of a dog. SO FAITHFUL....sits in the BY all day waiting for me to get home from work. HEELS to me everywhere I walk. I stop, he stops. I never taught him that and he never walks outside the fence like a dog that would know how to heel. He is in a veritable dog zoo exhibit. And yet he heels....hmm.

10-30-2012, 06:42 PM	#17
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics I love Goldens. When they're older they give off a "I don't give a ****" look.

11-10-2012, 05:34 AM	#18
iRiSh In the Belly Of the Beast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 150 Trading: (0)	Re: Let's see pics of your pets. Post up pics My Dog Guinness and his Chops __________________ "They have nothing in their whole imperial arsenal that can break the spirit of one Irishman who doesn't want to be broken."