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!
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I've never known a person to own Greyhounds. Most folks down here have Labs, Point Setter, or Catahoula Curs
I love that meme!
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.
Me, too, Pixie!
There is something to be said for being wild and carefree.
Me too!
I love that saying.
I don't even know what normal is supposed to be.😊
Yep. Being me is so important. No games.
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.)
I haven't figured yet what normal is. But my question is it fun.
I love this.
There is and I think it's worth remembering, AC.
Kindred spirits, Miss Merry!
Me, too, Jane.
I believe we have this in common, Val.
I know that's true, Lori!
My 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!
Normal is just what someone tells us it is, Dora.
Pure joy, Linda!
Now that brings a chuckle, thank you Sandra :)
Same here
Hurray for exuberance and joy!
Thanks for the day’s humor even if a bit belated.
I don't think my normal is quite this exuberant anymore, Denise!
Why not, right Jo-Anne😉
Yes!
Better late than never, Dorothy!
We had greyhounds too. Loved them.
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.
Yes 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.
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!
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