It was so horribly wet I couldn't get a photo of Ivar for you but here he is enjoying his nice new 'welcome to your furever home' present. He is called Ivar because of the tv series 'Vikings'. My son is vegetarian and, although he is happy to give his dogs meat, he cannot bear to give them bones. Hence Ivar the boneless
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He is lovely!
He is gorgeous. Not too great on dog breeds but is he a greyhound? They are so gentle and elegant. Wishing him much happiness in his forever home.
Yes, ex-racing prize winning greyhound. I couldn't have one. I'd over feed it
Perish the thought. I can’t imagine a fat greyhound. I was out for a walk today and came across an extremely chunky staffie. The friend I was with said it wasn’t due to lack of exercise because he does a good walk every day. Guess he has too many titbits.
Quite likely too many treats. Being overweight is as bad for our pets as it is for us
🥰🥰 the same gentle face as my Darcy oh and the streamlined ears😁with eyes that look into your soul ( with a cheeky glint) lovely
Oh. The ears! He looks as though he came in kit form with two left ears but, yes, the glint is definitely there.
Awwww so cute x
He's a stunner, what a lovely dog he looks.
Thank you. He's a big lad and speedy too.
Like a whippet on wheatabix....or greyhound on granola!! He looks so placid and I hear that they are good companions.
And very lazy, I understand. Unless they get the zoomies or they can let rip every now and again
😂😂😂 I don't know what the zoomies are but I had a good guess!!
You'd be right. I used to call it doing 'wall of death' circuits
We had rescue border collie X several years ago and he used to get like that, as if he was rounding up sheep then one day he came scooting past me going like the clappers and clipped my leg as he did so - I went up in the air (literally) and I'm sure I did a half somersault and landed flat on my face. It really hurt and did he get a telling off. 😊
Oooh. Nasty. I'm sure he was truly sorry though. Rescues are probably the best breed to have
Oh he was gorgeous, just a bit young and wild when we first had him and would not come back when he was called but he ended up a really good lad and I loved him very much. x
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A zoomie is a wonderful thing . They do it when they are happy. They just take off running around at full speed changing directions with a huge smile on their face 🥰
Gnarli• in reply to
Full of the joy of living. It's so lovely to see
springcross• in reply to
Yes, I saw that on one of my dogs (not greyhound though).
MadBunny• in reply to
Rabbits do that too-ours goes round the living room,though the kitchen,into the garden and back again.He sometimes confines it to the living room and up and down the sofa.They also do a little leap and flick up their back legs and bum.We always know when he's about to go as he shakes his head!
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Isn’t it lovely to watch these things
MadBunny• in reply to
Yes.I love to see them so full of joy.A happy bunny to use a cliche!
Oh how lovely! I'd love to see that
Unfortunately I've never managed to capture it as I've never had my camera to hand and he launches himself so quickly.There are lots of bunny videos on you tube so you'd probably find something on there. The rabbit version of a zoomie is called a binky!🐇
Aww, he's gorgeous. He'll be very happy with your son no doubt. x
Thank you. I can't imagine a better carer for him
Boxers get the zoomies too 😊 One of ours used to do circuits of our large wild pond keeping himself just (usually!) above the water level like the Wall of Death motorcycle riders 😂 As they're very solid dogs and very single minded it definitely isn't a good idea to get between them and a toy when they're moving at speed - as I know far too well!
Oh wow! No, I imagine a small misjudgment on either side could be really painful. I love seeing boxers with tails, they look so athletic and slightly aloof. They do have the wettest kiss in the world don't they?
Yes I have experienced a friend's giddy boxer in full flight and yes you are right they are a solid dog! 
Having been literally run over by both a great dane (you know, paw prints up the back) and a yearling colt in the space of a week I have reputation for being in the wrong place
He’s just gorgeous xx
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Simply beautiful. I have a wonderful Cockapoo, she's only two but got her as a puppy. However, I also have two rescue cats whom the shelter thought were going to be lifers! It took me two years to handle one of them as they had been so abused. Now, they're as soft as clarts and the vets love them, calling them angels -so easy to handle and so patient! It is unbelievably rewarding to take on these little souls. Made me smile all over- no doubt Ivar will bring great joy to you all. Enjoy!
Ah bless. He looks lovely. Lx
He's beautiful,and looks so content.
Great name love it
Aaw lovely. Beautiful greyhound Ivar. Absolutely love greyhounds as J1707 knows. When I got my rescue greyhound she was really thin and I made the mistake of "feeding her up" and went a bit too far and she almost did end up a fat greyhound which is not a good idea. I had to reign myself in until she became the right shape again. They are the sweetest dog though, so gentle and slightly regal. My Poppy's favourite treats were a gravy bone biscuit and a bonio. Yum. ❤️
I'm so glad you decided to rescue her. Poppy sounds so gorgeous. The number of greyhounds in rescue shelters is so saddening.
Yes there's so many in rescue centres and more than ever now because the centres haven't been able to do home checks because of Covid19. I would always get a dog from a rescue centre. Unfortunately my Poppy died in January this year so I'm currently dogless 😭 But she was with us for a good 9 years and was well loved.
So settled x
It's dangerous to give bones to dogs. They can splinter & cause all sorts of problems including choking so you're son is doing absolutely the right thing. Ivar is very handsome & looks happy and contented. Well done for rescuing him. All my dogs have been rescues and made excellent companions and pets.
Oh my word - what a beauty! Those soulful eyes. I love greyhounds but can't have one as wouldn't be able to walk it for starters!! I have 2 rescue cats (brothers) who, frankly, run rings around me and outwit me on a daily basis!
Several years ago when I started sponsoring a dog at Dogs' Trust, I deliberately chose a greyhound. I was actually allowed to go and meet him once too - a big beautiful boy. Amazingly, they did then manage to rehome him, so happy ending there. I support the retired greyhound trust too and look forward to their regular magazines (apart from the rainbow bridge section which I can't bear to look at as it gets me blubbing for the rest of the day)!
Your son sounds like a lovely person, and I think a certain doggie is now going to be a very happy, much loved boy!😊😊
Thank you. Well done for your sponsoring the greyhound and belonging to the trust. It's more than most would do. Unfortunately, they are not usually safe with small furries so we won't be able to excercise our dogs together. I'm his mum so have to agree that Andrew is a bit special
Haha - as his mum of course you do - it's the law isn't it😁😁
Yup. Even when he dyes his hair bright red, the wally
Haha! Oops - the perils of dyeing your own hair, eh? Fingers crossed he learned his lesson from that one! Actually ..... what am I saying- he may have wanted it to be bright red!! Showing my age, by being all sensible now .......!😁😁
Enjoy your new love!
My son's life is not complete without a dog, or two
My daughter has three. They’re all rescues.
I am jealous, of the doggy though the cushions look comfy too!
I'd be tempted to fight him for the cushiony bed but I reckon he'd win. He is a sweety but not safe with small furries like ours
He does look like a big softie! We lost our beloved rescue doggy in June, had her 10 years. Still not come to terms with it or ready to look for another cuddly companion. No doubt we will do as before her we had another rescue. My partner is really suffering, being the one able to go for walks etc. He'd love a greyhound , me too but I have always been reticent due to memories of a neighbour's dog killing other neighbours cats. We don't have smaller furries at present but many cats hang around our garden as I'm big on feeding the birds!
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Morning Niao I’ve a greyhound I have posted pictures in the past. They are truly gentle. If you get one from the greyhound trust they cat / other breads and children test them they will tell you which ones don’t like cats. My hubby and son was not so sure on this breed but now agree this is the breed for
them. You can become a volunteer Walker first get to know them if you want to try before you buy . We have no regrets x
Niao• in reply to
Thank you, I may well consider this. I adore all dogs, all animals/birds in general! Our last 2 rescues chose us! Having had a Border Collie, and adoring collies, I thought that's what we'd look for last time but our strange mix of Staffy/Rottweiler/Doberman/Labradorite had other ideas!
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😂😂😂I know what you mean we went in looking for a small greyhound and we’re shown these lovely little ladies but our Darcy was out for a run and ran up to me and was all over me so enthusiastic so we took her for a walk along with another smaller greyhound but there was no doubt she had chosen us. She cried as we left... that was it she had stolen our heart’s ❤️
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