Thursday, February 11, 2010
Let It Snow!
Today is a unique day indeed. It's been snowing for over 15 hours and we have over 6" of snow in Dallas. Mark and I are just drinking it in. We've never seen anything like this here before (we're hearing it has not snowed this much in over 30 years) and have been outside several times already with the dog. It's alternating between small and large flakes, fast and slow in coming down. Click here for a video of our walk Flash With Snow On His Nose and encountering a Snow Man.
Flash Lee!
This year we rescued a Greyhound from Greyhounds Unlimited. Flash is 7 and used to be a racer. Check out his racing record and lineage at Greyhound Data...his racing name was Bee Sting. He raced 49 times in Corpus Christi and LaMarque, TX near Houston. He got 1st place 6 times and 2nd place 5 times. He raced in 2003, 2004, and 2005. The Greyhound Data website allows you to trace each racing greyhound's lineage back to the 1800's in some cases by looking up their ear tattoo number.
Here is Flash's ancestor from 1848, Figaro. When you get back to the 1800's the pictures are sketches.
There are many misconceptions about Greyhounds but we have found the following to be true with Flash.
Typically, a retired track greyhound is good natured, clean, quiet, and very gentle. There is little difference in temperament between males and females, but the males do seem sweeter. Very true! Because they may have been around many other dogs and many different people in their track life, the greyhounds do well in homes as companion pets. They are affectionate and loyal. They continue to enjoy exercise, but require far less than one might imagine. A long walk or romp in an enclosed area 2 to 3 times a week will do. Because they are "sight hounds" a greyhound must always be kept on a leash when not in an enclosed area. Much of the time, they are very content to relax on a soft bed or sleep. In fact, they make very good apartment/condominium pets. Greyhounds are extremely sensitive and intelligent animals and respond quickly to training. Because of their docile nature and their tendency not to bark much, they usually don't make good "watch" dogs; however many instances have been reported of alerting family members to emergency situations.
Here's our boy! 7 years old (considered a Senior). We are very happy to have him in our lives!
Here is Flash's ancestor from 1848, Figaro. When you get back to the 1800's the pictures are sketches.
There are many misconceptions about Greyhounds but we have found the following to be true with Flash.
Typically, a retired track greyhound is good natured, clean, quiet, and very gentle. There is little difference in temperament between males and females, but the males do seem sweeter. Very true! Because they may have been around many other dogs and many different people in their track life, the greyhounds do well in homes as companion pets. They are affectionate and loyal. They continue to enjoy exercise, but require far less than one might imagine. A long walk or romp in an enclosed area 2 to 3 times a week will do. Because they are "sight hounds" a greyhound must always be kept on a leash when not in an enclosed area. Much of the time, they are very content to relax on a soft bed or sleep. In fact, they make very good apartment/condominium pets. Greyhounds are extremely sensitive and intelligent animals and respond quickly to training. Because of their docile nature and their tendency not to bark much, they usually don't make good "watch" dogs; however many instances have been reported of alerting family members to emergency situations.
Here's our boy! 7 years old (considered a Senior). We are very happy to have him in our lives!
Year of The Tiger - Le's Year
Tigers characteristics:
One of the most dynamic signs in the Chinese zodiac, the Tiger is "King of the Jungle,” admired for its vivid stripes that symbolize the balanced between yin and yang. Born leaders, Tigers can be stubborn if they realize they’re not in charge. They tend to be selfish but are overall very generous. Tigers are always on alert and intelligent, as well as charming and well-liked. Tigers are a force of nature: dependable yet unpredictable and fearless but sweet, tender and loving too. They can seem like quiet homebodies but suddenly change course, pack up, and head to some far-flung place. For that reason, Tigers can seem irresponsible and reckless. Some say that that perception is because there aren’t many other signs that can keep up with the Tiger’s quick thinking, stamina and dynamo spirit.
With regard to family, Tigers are very protective, willing to strike out at any threat to home or children. In business and personal relationships, a Tiger’s charismatic authority often commands respect.
However, Tigers can have too much attitude to the point where they think they know what's best for everyone. They want to be in charge and get pissy, perhaps even vengeful, if they don’t get their way. If you’re in such a situation with a Tiger, try standing up to him or her. You may have to wage a little battle, but you’ll earn the Tiger’s respect at the end of the day. Tigers can never stay angry for long, so if you maintaining a tenacity of hope (not a tenacity of nope), peace will reign again.
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