chicken bark Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 I grew up with one, he was lovely, so many funny stories to tell, especially when he loved travel so much he would jump into the back of anyone's car, including the local Police car on one occasion! The only way to get him to come out was to drive for a few yards then open the car door, he thought he'd had his trip then Brilliant. My step-dad had one in his youth (him not the dog) that would get on the circle bus on his own, do the whole route and then get off again. Bus drivers got to know him. Wouldn't be allowed nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Sooooo I seem to now have a beautiful 8 month old rescue Whippet pup on my settee. I have no idea how she got there... I saw her on a dog rescue site then called and visited and bought her home on the same day. A bit fast and not necessarily the best preparation the day before my children went back/started school but she is worth it. I shall post a photo when I can - off for a runaround now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Oh I loooooooooooove Whippets, I am exceedingly jealous! What is her name? Quick, quick hurry up with the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 That's great! You won't regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 That's great! You won't regret it Except that she has just given me heart failure by chasing one of my cats - luckily the cat seems unbothered and is in the same room as me and the dog. Hoping as she will be growing up with she will leave them alone in the house. Ah well, no one said it was going to be easy. Lavenders_Blue I love whippets too. They are so sweet and attentive (just obviously as a sight hound don't make natural buddies with cats ) Going to get her and me booked into classes. Overall she is settling in really well and I am very proud of all my furry animal family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Except that she has just given me heart failure by chasing one of my cats These things happen. Tango chewed her way into our chicken run not long after we got her and killed one of the hens We have much better fencing now! Have lots and lots of fun with your new girl and keep us updated on how she is settling in (with photos of course, HINT HINT ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Ooooo, whippy baby! I lurve whippets - you'll get plenty of love from her; sighthounds are real love-bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 So at long last here is a photo. Not taken many of her yet - she is either too quick or cuddled up to me so I can't get the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Awww, what lovely eyes; she has a lovely whipetty face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Here's another. Want to get an action one of her full flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 You'll be lucky! You'll have to try her out at the lure racing in Peterborough in October... brilliant day out, or all weekend if you fancy staying over until Sunday. PM me if you want details and fancy a try or just to go and look/meet other pointy dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks Dogmother. I will have a read up on that. We have just had a lovely nap cuddled up together on the sofa. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Aw what a sweet face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Gorgeous, gorgeous whippet, chickenbark What is her name? You'll be lucky! You'll have to try her out at the lure racing in Peterborough in October... brilliant day out, or all weekend if you fancy staying over until Sunday. PM me if you want details and fancy a try or just to go and look/meet other pointy dogs. DM is the lure racing just for hounds? I am really close to Peterborough and I am sure Tango would looooooove lure racing (but she's a mongrel, shhhhhhhhhhh). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I'll PM you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 Her name is Annie. She came with that name and seems happy with it so I didn't see the point in changing it. She definitely likes my lap though. AND... she seems to get on okay with two of my cats now which is brilliant in under a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 She's beautiful my girls are after a whippet too, mind you they also would like an Italian greyhound as well to complete a full house. I would like one to squeeze on my lap too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Iggys are tiny, ideal for your lap If anyone is getting a sighthound, be aware that they need to wear a coat in the winter as they don't/oughtn't to have any excess body fat so they feel the cold; mine have quite a wardrobe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Awww congratulations! She's lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
