The Dogmother Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 I knew you'd soon have a dog after you accosted that lurcher puppy at the Farmers' Market last time I always make a fuss of dogs though. (that English Pointer pup WAS lovely though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 She is adorable, i love lurchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Awww look at that cute little face. She's gorgeous Clare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Ruby is having her first vaccinations today, so I'm thinking of her. I spoke to her breeder yesterday and they said that she's grown and is getting leggy now I just can't wait to collect her. Rosie is concerned that she won't 'still be a puppy' when we get her. I've assured her that she will be a puppy for at least a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I've assured her that she will be a puppy for at least a year. And maybe even longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 True enough Paola, lurchers are always nuts and race around behaving like idiots for a bit, then sleep for the rest of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Are you having a christmas tree this year Claret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Our Biscuit tried to bring down a 5' real tree last Christmas - I see this year as a challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Tell her that Quita is still very much a puppy and a heck of a lot more fun than when she met her in March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Here's the latest picture of Ruby - she's starting to get those loooonng lurcher legs now Just over a week now until we pick her up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Aww, she's gorgeous . I just want to stroke those ears . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Absolutely gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 She's lovely Claret Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 She is absolutely gorgeous Clare. What are you going to do with her all day while you're at work and Rosie is at school? I'm sure she's going to LOVE long walks through fields and and trips to the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thank you for your concern Shona - I am lucky enough to work 5 mins walk away from home, so popping home during the day isn't a problem. I go home for lunch anyway, so she will never be left for more than a couple of hours; any greyhound/sighthound dog spends most of it's time asleep anyhow (just ask little chickadee). We are surrounded by beautiful countryside and have a lovely big park at the bottom of the road. Having had 'multiple lurchers' in the past, I am used to their needs; when sighthounds are young, too much exercise can actually harm them as the long bones in those supermodel legs of theirs haven't 'set' yet. Once they are older, they benefit from short bursts of speed but don't have the stamina for long runs (bit like me really!). Rosie and I are enthusiastic walkers and are always out and about, so she will fit in well with our routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 How did I miss this thread? She is adorable Clare, and such a fabulous mix of breeds she's sure to be a healthy girl! Congrats x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thanks Rhapsody - she chose me really by being the most adventurous of the litter and curling up in my lap after giving my ears a good licking.. those big blue eyes clinched it for me! A couple of friends with smallholdings have asked if she will clear rats for them.... I certainly hope so with a bloodline like she has! My friend's tiny kitten is an expert ratter, so perhaps I ought to get him to train her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I might ask you to bring her up to Sheffield to get rid of any rats I get in the future. You are so lucky to have that lovely park a two minute walk from your house and to work so close to home. I think you live closer to your place of work than I do to mine and I can walk it in no time at all. A walk in the middle of the working day is a great energiser. You and Rosie will have such fun with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thank you Egluntine Our park is lovely and I get to walk through it 4 or more times a day shuttling back and forth between home and work. I am sure that she will happily do any ratting in exchange for a big juicy bone!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thank you for your concern Shona - I am lucky enough to work 5 mins walk away from home, so popping home during the day isn't a problem. I go home for lunch anyway, so she will never be left for more than a couple of hours; any greyhound/sighthound dog spends most of it's time asleep anyhow (just ask little chickadee). Yup - I can vouch for that Our Holly dog (Greyhound) spends at least 95% of her life asleep, just like a cat. I don't know how it will be with a pup though, as she was already 4 when we got her. I can't wait to see all the photos on your blog when you get her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Lurcher pups are more or less the same LC, just that their periods of wakefulness are more playful and lively. They also spend a lot of time asleep; they need the energy for all that growing We'll have to bring Ruby over to meet Holly and Quita next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 she is gorgeous is her hair wirey or soft? I love her bright blue eyes when do you get her? are you counting down the days? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 she is gorgeous is her hair wirey or soft? It's soft at the moment, and will probbaly stay like that I love her bright blue eyes They really are striking when do you get her? are you counting down the days? We get her on Staurday 25th, so one wek from today... we're excited and counting! cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hello Your new little puppy is absolutely lovely. I am sure you will have LOTS of fun with her. I hope she wont chase your hens though LOL Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I had a dream about Ruby last night Clare - she was pink and fluffy - just your colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...