I was watching ITV racing today......

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and I looked around to see my own two ex-racers I had to take a pic of Marty, it’s unusual that the light is right to show off a black hound well?

I adore my terriers, George is wonderful and I cannot wait until Colin joins us..... but pointy dogs are just the best

 

[Rumtytum]

They look so noble Levsqueelev (think that covers everything)

 

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They look so noble Levsqueelev (think that covers everything)

You have won HHO for today

In my (limited) defence I was told by a number of users on another that Levrier was better than Squee... so I sent a PM to Forum Admin Team not expecting much response - and they changed it back! It took me a while to even notice Seems I am stuck with it

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Marty looks as if he's contemplating, perhaps where rabbits come from, when he will eat next, or something else.

Have to ditto Rumtytum, they look very noble.

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

I always find it so incredible to imagine ex racing dogs and horses in their previous lives, and how much they have seen and been through - to now be such an amazing pet in such vastly different surroundings.

Animals really are astounding.

 

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In total honesty, they are both as thick as two short planks really but incredibly loving and adorable! As the saying goes, how much brain do you really need to chase a fake rabbit around a track..... but they are loyal, adorable, handsome, rewarding, lovable and I wouldn't ever want to be without either of them >3 >3

I totally agree with you ASBMO, when I used to get asked to do transport runs for rescue dogs the thing that always made me feel so humble was that they were so happy and loving regardless of what had happened to them in the past? It used to bring tears to my eyes....

 

[TheresaW]

Bo isn’t a greyhound, but he didn’t have the best life before we got him. His love for me and OH is amazing, we love him 100 times back. He sometimes just looks at me with “sad” eyes, and I want to cry.

 

[palo1]

It is an extraordinary and humbling thing that animals can show us; life is such a lottery for them yet they always try to make the best of what they get. I am regularly totally humbled and inspired by this quality

 

[EventingMum]

In total honesty, they are both as thick as two short planks really but incredibly loving and adorable! As the saying goes, how much brain do you really need to chase a fake rabbit around a track..... but they are loyal, adorable, handsome, rewarding, lovable and I wouldn't ever want to be without either of them >3 >3

George certainly isn't thick and I would be very surprised if Colin is found lacking in the brain cell department!

 

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George certainly isn't thick and I would be very surprised if Colin is found lacking in the brain cell department!

No no this was Marty and Ace I was meaning - good heavens I could never call terriers thick, but the greyhound boys are very different ? Greyhounds are so relaxed and chilled and happy, they are a total delight - but they are generally a bit dim, particularly the boys!

 

[EventingMum]

No no this was Marty and Ace I was meaning - good heavens I could never call terriers thick, but the greyhound boys are very different ? Greyhounds are so relaxed and chilled and happy, they are a total delight - but they are generally a bit dim, particularly the boys!

Sorry, my post wasn't clear, I knew you were referring to handsome Marty and Ace! You will certainly have a contrast with two terrier brains to contend with.

 

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Ah sorry, yes I see now! Apologies, it’s clearly past my bed time ??

I think that’s why I like having terriers as well, it’s such a fantastic contrast? Colin’s breeder has already said he is a handful so that is going to be fun, but the big dogs are so easy going and accepting that they take everything in their stride - it’s wonderful ?

 

[Chiffy]

Lovely to see beautiful photos of the greyhounds, I have really missed them now you have become a terrier person! ???

 

[palo1]

Noooo, no matter how many terriers Lev has, for me she will always be a greyhound person!! Terriers are the cake sprinkles and many other things that are equally significant but really, I reckon it's hard to be a hound person without having them terrierists too for balance...

 

[MuddyTB]

That picture of Marty is brilliant. You need to submit that to some charities for inclusion on their calendars.
A good pic of a black hound is ideal as they always say they are hardest to home, (which I just don't understand).

And couldn't agree more about the boys lack of grey matter. The girls are a different story though.

 

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That picture of Marty is brilliant. You need to submit that to some charities for inclusion on their calendars.
A good pic of a black hound is ideal as they always say they are hardest to home, (which I just don't understand).

And couldn't agree more about the boys lack of grey matter. The girls are a different story though.

Oh I totally agree - the girls are as sharp as anything, nothing escapes them lol! The contrast really is quite odd ?

I’ve got quite a few pics already submitted for the annual calendar but I think you are right, I’ll send that one through as well - I love black hounds and never understand why they aren’t popular ?