Isn't he cute? A house horse!
They found a dog for me :)
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They found a dog for me :)
I'm excited! I'm heading up to Penncicola on Sunday to pick him up. He has been extensivelly cat and all dog tested and while it goes without saying to keep an eye on him untill he learns my bounderies, he is cat safe. He was raised with a cat and has had the clinic cat rub all over him and only wanted to sniff her butt, lol. His name is Dutch and he's 31" at the shoulder and an underweight 72lbs (est. 78-80lbs proper). He was neutered on Monday. Katie won't be happy, but she shouldn't run from him.
Isn't he cute? A house horse!
Isn't he cute? A house horse!
Spider's Hosta List There are photos there too 
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
Re: They found a dog for me :)
He is such a handsome fellow. Good luck with him. Hope he settles in quickly and realizes how lucky he is to get adopted by you. 
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Ginger
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Congrats Spider! I am excited for you 
Can't wait to see more pictures once you get him home. He is a lucky boy!
Ginger
Can't wait to see more pictures once you get him home. He is a lucky boy!Ginger
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newtohosta-no more
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Congrats on the new addition to your family! Looks like a fine furkid!
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What a Beautiful Puppy. Is he a Collie ? He will make a lovable pet....OCThere may be snow in the garden, but there will always be eternal springtime in the heart of this old gardner - Saying of Old Coot
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He's beautiful, SPider. Is he a Borzoi? What a handsome dog...
a house horse indeed. I'm glad he's cat safe!!!!
Linda P
a house horse indeed. I'm glad he's cat safe!!!!
Linda P
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And frosts are slain and flowers begotten.....
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pauhaus
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Hey congrats to you on your beautiful new boy! Hope all goes well with the transition for you, I'm jealous!!
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Oh wow! Lucky you! He's beautiful... Congrats on your new baby!
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Well, it's almost been a week and I couldn't ask for a more perfect dog for me. His big ambition in the house is to sleep deeply, lol. So deeply that I can push his head out of the way to open the refrigerator door and he won't wake up more that half opening his eyes. Only problem is he won't be waking me up to go out in the morning - I have to wake him up. Not that big a problem though, he's very quiet.
At the dog park he gets along with every dog that doesn't try to mount him, and even then he just trys to get away from him and do what he was doing. The last park we were at (with the mounting dog) people brought their small dogs into the large dog area. Thankfully he didn't hurt them (small and furries are still prey). God help an outdoor kitty if I don't see it first - he's very game to get the outdoor kitties. Indoor kitty I still have to watch him closely, but she has been safe so far.
When he's in shape I'll look into lure coursing so he can have some fun in an apropriate way. AKC has a special registry for unregisterable purebreds so they can participate in the events. I'm going to try to get a photo or two of him running today at the nice dogpark.
At the dog park he gets along with every dog that doesn't try to mount him, and even then he just trys to get away from him and do what he was doing. The last park we were at (with the mounting dog) people brought their small dogs into the large dog area. Thankfully he didn't hurt them (small and furries are still prey). God help an outdoor kitty if I don't see it first - he's very game to get the outdoor kitties. Indoor kitty I still have to watch him closely, but she has been safe so far.
When he's in shape I'll look into lure coursing so he can have some fun in an apropriate way. AKC has a special registry for unregisterable purebreds so they can participate in the events. I'm going to try to get a photo or two of him running today at the nice dogpark.
Spider's Hosta List There are photos there too
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
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Wow.....total opposite than these little dogs... 
How wonderful for you!! He is lucky to have you!!
How wonderful for you!! He is lucky to have you!! Re: They found a dog for me :)
Here's the best photo I've gotten on him so far. Not many photos because I'm still feeling out his trustworthyness.
He's already gone through 2 gallons of water just at home, lol! Two gallons in 6 days.
He's already gone through 2 gallons of water just at home, lol! Two gallons in 6 days.
Spider's Hosta List There are photos there too
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
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OMG! He looks massive! Is he a Russian Wolfhound?! and what a tail!
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“If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good”
Dr. Seuss
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So glad for the pic, Spider!!!
He certainly looks like a happy fellow....
Wishing you great success with him. Please keep us posted on his progress.
He certainly looks like a happy fellow....
Wishing you great success with him. Please keep us posted on his progress.
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Latitude 38.57N; Longitude -94.89W (Elev. 886 ft.)
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Thanks. Borzoi is the "official" name, the "old" name is Russian Wolfhound. If someone doesn't know Borzoi I use Russian Wolfhound, same animal.
He's doing great. He can even run with small dogs (they keep coming into the large dog areas.
I let the owners know my dog may treat them like a squirrel, he may not know the difference once they run. He likes to play in the water too.
Here's some shots from today:
He didn't lay down in the water today (he did the first time - got a bath when we got home!) but he did splash it over his parts to cool off, lol.
He's doing great. He can even run with small dogs (they keep coming into the large dog areas.
I let the owners know my dog may treat them like a squirrel, he may not know the difference once they run. He likes to play in the water too.Here's some shots from today:
He didn't lay down in the water today (he did the first time - got a bath when we got home!) but he did splash it over his parts to cool off, lol.
Spider's Hosta List There are photos there too
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
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doublemom2
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Now THAT'S a dog! I've always wanted to adopt greyhounds, but I think I may have just fallen in love with another breed after seeing your pix. Looks like he absolutely just loves to run. I'm so glad he found a good home with you
Andi
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Oh wow.....very cool Spider!! He is really neat looking!! I am glad he found you , too.....thanks for the pictures....
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