Tommy, I grew up with a chihuahua, German Shepherd, toy poodles. I've owned a bulldog, Afghan Hound, boxer/Great Dane cross, 3 greyhounds, 3 bassets, a yellow lab, a lab/Dalmatian cross, an Afghan/German Shepherd cross, a golden retriever, a golden/lab cross, a German Shepherd and a German shepherd/unknown cross. I think I got them all.
I think more folks need to be themselves, and not try to emulate someone else! (We rescued a greyhound....but she never could adapt to life in our home. Sadly we had to take her back to the kennel.)
Ours were former racing greyhounds. They made great pets. Our old guy Redneck was 16 when he died. His embracing name was My Little Redneck, and he was a winner for 4 years, but at 5 he had slowed down. He was given to us because they knew we had a good home for him. We owned several back then, all retired racers.
There's an active greyhound rescue here, so they're not very rare as pets. But they do need care in introducing them to things like stairs, mirrors, that have not been in their lives before. They're wonderful animals, like living sculptures. Yes, acting what someone else expects can't hold up long!
I've never known a person to own Greyhounds. Most folks down here have Labs, Point Setter, or Catahoula Curs
ReplyDeleteTommy, I grew up with a chihuahua, German Shepherd, toy poodles. I've owned a bulldog, Afghan Hound, boxer/Great Dane cross, 3 greyhounds, 3 bassets, a yellow lab, a lab/Dalmatian cross, an Afghan/German Shepherd cross, a golden retriever, a golden/lab cross, a German Shepherd and a German shepherd/unknown cross. I think I got them all.
DeleteWe had greyhounds too. Loved them.
DeleteI love that meme!
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Pixie!
DeleteThere is something to be said for being wild and carefree.
ReplyDeleteThere is and I think it's worth remembering, AC.
DeleteMe too!
ReplyDeleteKindred spirits, Miss Merry!
DeleteI love that saying.
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Jane.
DeleteI don't even know what normal is supposed to be.😊
ReplyDeleteI believe we have this in common, Val.
DeleteYep. Being me is so important. No games.
ReplyDeleteI know that's true, Lori!
DeleteI think more folks need to be themselves, and not try to emulate someone else! (We rescued a greyhound....but she never could adapt to life in our home. Sadly we had to take her back to the kennel.)
ReplyDeleteMy first grey was scared and hid upstairs all day. I had an animal behaviorist help me and his advice worked wonders. She became a happy, funny girl!
DeleteI haven't figured yet what normal is. But my question is it fun.
ReplyDeleteNormal is just what someone tells us it is, Dora.
DeleteI love this.
ReplyDeletePure joy, Linda!
DeleteNow that brings a chuckle, thank you Sandra :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think my normal is quite this exuberant anymore, Denise!
DeleteSame here
ReplyDeleteWhy not, right Jo-Anne😉
DeleteHurray for exuberance and joy!
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteThanks for the day’s humor even if a bit belated.
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never, Dorothy!
DeleteOurs were former racing greyhounds. They made great pets. Our old guy Redneck was 16 when he died. His embracing name was My Little Redneck, and he was a winner for 4 years, but at 5 he had slowed down. He was given to us because they knew we had a good home for him. We owned several back then, all retired racers.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, why try to be normal and just like everyone else? Anyway I don't think I could be normal if I tried, I'm a confirmed oddball.
ReplyDeleteThere's an active greyhound rescue here, so they're not very rare as pets. But they do need care in introducing them to things like stairs, mirrors, that have not been in their lives before. They're wonderful animals, like living sculptures.
ReplyDeleteYes, acting what someone else expects can't hold up long!