jomaxsmith Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Our new (and first!) dog arrived with us on Thursday. Boots is approx 20 weeks old and was initially thought to be a greyhound x whippet/Bull Terrier/saluki although we've since been told maybe just greyhound/whippet. Either way, he's very thin and very fast! After his litter were given up to Lurcher Link he contracted Parvo about a month ago and then just before I was due to collect him he managed to somehow knock himself senseless and currently has a lump on his head that is apparently a harmless haematoma. He stayed in his foster home for an extra 10 days because of the head injury but the vet is convinced the lump should disperse on its own. So far it's all gone really well - he is a really laid back chap and has a brief burst of energy between meals coupled with long stretches of lazing about (often upside down on the sofa!) although I'm sure this is partly him settling in, I'm sure once he's confident he'll be much more lively! He is going in his crate nicely at night, usually waking once for a poo in the early hours. He does seem to be pooing a lot but they're solid so I hope that's just the settling in. Due to the snow and the school holidays, we're home a lot at the moment but we are trying to give him periods alone in his crate to make sure separation anxiety doesn't kick in. He needs to put on some weight (he's only 12 kilos and 22" high to his shoulder) plus he's not finished his vaccinations yet so we're trying not to let him do too much. He also has excessively long back legs that he's not fully in control of! He doesn't seem bothered by the hens - interested but not bothered or aggressive thankfully. Here are a few pics - but being a very fast black dog he's quite hard to photograph! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 He's gorgeous I love the Santa hat and scarf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 He is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Congratulations, he's lovely . (OH hankers after a greyhound type dog!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 He looks like a real sweetie. They do have a habit of forgetting to put on the brakes and running head first into things I would make sure that you keep him insured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Awwwwwwwwwww, how lovely. What a sweet face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 He is lovely! - and he's in for a very Happy Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 awwww, brilliant! Well done for rescuing him, he's a sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Oh he looks gorgeous. My old dog was part staff and part greyhound/whippet and had a similar face to Boots. Hope his bump clears up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 he is lovely I think all dogs should have snow on their nose (just long enough for a picture anyway ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 he's lovely Jo.. so that's what you were lurking on the LL forum for... We'll have to meet up with the pointy dogs when the weather gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 He is gorgeous... congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Oh he is gorg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 He is just super! I love his eyes....the innocent "who me??!" look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Lurchers do that sooo well, along with the 'Eeyore "Ooops, word censored!"ody loves me' look and the 'I didn't steal nuffink' look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 oooh my gorgeous doglet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
