Pointy hounds include-
Greyhounds (Grunds)
Whippets (Whippys)
Lurchers
Italian Greyhounds (Iggys)
Salukis
Afghans
And any others I have forgotten. If you are a new pointy hound owner, an old and experienced owner or looking into getting one of these fabulous creatures, come and have a seat (that's not taken up with a hound).
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Jake
I didn?t really want you,
I wasn?t really sure,
And I?ll admit I had my doubts,
When you first came through that door.
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Not small, or cute, or fluffy,
With big, soft puppy eyes,
But tall, and thin, and bony,
With bald, pink, bulging thighs.
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You weren?t the kind I had in mind,
Not in any way,
?Perhaps it would be better if I took you back today,
Before we know each other,
It really won?t be kind,
To keep you here for one more day,
And then to change my mind.?
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But against my better judgement, I decided you could stay,
And quickly I discovered you were kind in every way,
Your gentleness and patience, they really stole the show,
?Why these dogs are wonderful, I must let others know!?
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For you?re my gentle giant,
Who just needed the chance,
To show us all what you could be,
To wipe away that history,
And dispel our preconceptions, which put us all to shame,
And so we come to know and love,
What lies beneath that frame.
And now I?ve come to understand,
What I missed right at the start,
That greyhounds need that great deep chest,
To house their great big hearts!
By Denise Dubarbier
:)
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
The doghouse
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TheCunnyFunt · 29/08/2012 18:39
Welcome to the cushion nanny! Your old boy sounds lovely, yy to the snobishness :o 10 races is good! My Sprocket ran 31 times and won 3 :o his dad ran 32 and won 27 
do you know what his racing name (or his ear tattoos) is? If you do you can enter it here, on Greyhound Data and you'll be able to see all his races, where he ran and how well he did. You'll also be able to trace his family history back for years. I can trace Sprocket right back to the late 1800's!!
Hi Nanny, and welcome to the cushion! 
Sorry to hear about your dog's teeth - has the vet recommended a dental? This can often make a big difference, especially as left untreated mouth infections can spread bacteria into the kidneys and heart, as well as being painful. 
Also very sorry to hear about his cramps - never come across that before - again, what does your vet say? It must be awful for him not to go for walks. We recently lost two of our very elderly hounds, and both the 12 and the 13 year old adored walks and running - it was a big part of their day. We still miss them very much - there's something very, very special about senior hounds.
I know what you mean about the dental sticks- ours just seem to blink and they are gone!!
Sounds like your boy is still enjoying the kitchen raids 
They are so bloody good at theiving. Sigh.
Whereabouts in the UK are you, roughly?
Billy just nearly ate next door's cat. I opened the back door to give the guinea pigs the veg scraps from dinner and I realised he'd shot past me and there was a sort of thrashing around on the lawn. He'd pinned the cat to the ground; the cat escaped by wriggling out and jumping over the fence. And running off, so I think he must have been OK. He looked alright as he ran off.
I went next door and explained what had happened and we checked their garden; no cat. I said we'd pay for any vets bills incurred.
Our garden is secure. The dog can't get out, but cats do come in. I feel bad but I don't feel in the wrong iykwim.
No, no blood on the grass or on the cat as far as I could see. I checked inside Billy's mouth too. I hope the cat's OK too.
Oh, Betsey, I understand completely. It's horrible.
We've got extra trellising (sp?) around the top of already high fencing in an attempt to keep out any cats. Fortunately, next door's cat is well aware and never comes in but occasionally we get cats sort of passing through and that is very hair raising. They caught one once and it was horrible. Interestingly, it was at this time of the year, and wasn't one of the neighbourhood cats, and a vet nurse we know said that in late summer/autumn, cats (toms especially) are often "on the move", so are passing through gardens they may not know.
Even though there is nothing you can do, it still is very upsetting, and really shakes you up.
The RSPCA prosecuted a greyhound owner last year, when they were walking their greyhound and a cat jumped out of a hedge right in front of it, and even though grund was on a lead, it was able to attack and injure the cat. Prosecution was that the greyhound owner had caused unnecessary suffering to cat. This is one of the reasons why I love muzzles - no matter how many ninja Yorkies are out there or cats with a death wish, a muzzle makes it safe.
Cunny, I CAN'T wait to see Sprocket - am so excited about Saturday. Picked up 85 (!!) bandanas tonight from machinist. 
Am packing and sorting tomorrow - dining room looks like a coat factory. Glad he is looking so glossy and perfect - this augers well for success in the ring, especially with new collar as well.
Mmm, always sobering to be reminded that the big, soft as butter dog who rubs noses with your children each morning is actually 40 kilos of killing machine! I muzzled him the whole way around our walk today (my need, not his I think but anyhow...)
Crossing EVERYTHING for you and Sprocket on Saturday. You'll have such a lovely day; although it would have been nice for P to come too it will be rather fun to have a day by yourself!
Sorry, dipping in, spent some time yesterday with a lovely boy who's found his forever home but a very anxious mum needing reassurance on everything pfg she's suckered.
Re cats and greys, they unfairly get a bad press, I know other breed dogs who have killed cats not be prosecuted which is bloody annoying to hear when they will prosecute grey owners 
Betsy, to help maybe, it could have been a fox/intruder but to ease tensions could you do a muzzle greet with the cat so it's a known smell
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Ooh yes Scuttle that happened to us once, a cat just appeared right infront of Sprocket from a hedge. If I hadn't have had the lead wrapped around my hand as many times as I did that cat would be dead by now without a doubt.
We're so excited too! It's a shame that not all of us lot or you lot will be there though. Is Andy very jealous of you meeting his brother from another mother? 85 bandanas! Here's hoping you sell every last one :)
Betsey I know what you mean and I've often wondered the same kind of thing. How can these killing machines be so lovely and gentle yet so dangerous at the same time?? I am actually secretly relieved and excited at having the whole day to myself to spend with Sprocket 
is that bad? :o
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