Guest HappyChap Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hello from Northern Virginia! We'd like to introduce Chap (racing name "Storm Stalker"). We adopted him just over a week ago and he's been a joy so far! When he first got to his new home, he had a good look around, bumped into a few windows, and spent about 10 minutes looking in the mirror. He now spends most of his time on one of his dog beds. He's had two accidents inside the house before he learned the difference between inside and outside but has been clean for about a week now and today spent his first time alone at home outside the crate and was fine. And he's been doing all his business in the corner of the yard that I've asked him to use. He's a big hound (77 lbs) and likes to surf the counters, but he's getting better at not stealing food. Chap is very quiet and has only let out 2 woofs so far - at the Corgi next door, but he was in a playful mood. Chap loves to run around our backyard - our lawn is already starting to deteriorate. He goes so fast that he leaves a trail of dirt flying through the air behind him. I think he's breaking our local speed limit. Sometimes he plays in the mornings when he wakes up, by throwing his stuffies in the air. He's been very good with our girls (ages almost 3, 6, and 8). As new greyhound owners, we've learned a lot from reading everyone's postings! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hi and Welcome from Arizona! Chap is gorgeous! He sounds like a dream! I have a foster named Clyde that weighs in at 88 pounds - he's a horse! I still can't get him housebroken so you're lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leo214 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Those are great pictures. He is adorable! Glad to hear is is settling in so well. Ours did as well. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroundthehound Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Beautiful boy, it looks like he had settled in fine. Welcome to GT! Quote AROUND the HOUNDS Charly Blair Designs Around the Hounds/Charly Blair Blog Char, Isabelle, Chester and new IG guy Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 What a sweetie!!! Welcome from PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 He is a handsome fella. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kestrel Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Welcome! He is gorgeous--love those big brindle boys. Badger is a mere 65 pounds right now but we're trying to fatten him up a bit. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 A big Texas welcome to you! Congratulations on your new family member, and welcome to our community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zippsmum Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Wow.....Chap looks and sounds like our boy Snap! Welcome, congrats on a beautiful new boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Welcome from Maine! Chap is so handsome! :inlove Thanks for sharing the piccies! Edited February 15, 2008 by merlinsmum Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kimberllee Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 What a purty boy! Congrats on your new fur kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KsFrets Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hi Chap from Kansas!!! Are you running 40 mph in a 25 mph Zone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CyrusinCT Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Welcome to you and Chap from CT! He is very handsome! He sounds like a wonderful boy! I'm new here, too and I agree: I've learned so much by reading the different posts in various topics- GT is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 He's a handsome guy ! Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Welcome from a Semi-Sunny Phoenix..Chap is a real looker Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CeeJayBee Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KsFrets Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Is this your Chap? http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=qrl68V&a...p;x=31&y=10 Wow! He was quite a racer with 156 races and 21 wins! Your boy could run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 He's adorable!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hi - Chap is a cutie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolarik1 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 He's very handsome...his antics remind me of our two. Pop loves to go tearing across our yard and huge chunks of sod will fly behind him...sometimes he's so close to us when he takes off that we get sprayed with dirt! When we first got Zelda, she would poop, then dig in all four paws and throw chunks of dirt everywhere...she stopped that after about a week (there was no snow on the ground at first, but now there is and she loves wher we throw snow at her as she thinks it's a game). Pop's only had accidents in the house when he was on steroids, so we've been lucky. Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Congratulations and welcome to GT! He's a very handsome boy! Love the brindles! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HappyChap Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) Is this your Chap? http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=qrl68V&a...p;x=31&y=10 Wow! He was quite a racer with 156 races and 21 wins! Your boy could run! Yes, that's the one! He's very fast, and he likes to stick to the center of the path just in front of me when we're out walking - maybe that helped him win. I'm training him to stay to the side so we don't trip over each other! Edited February 18, 2008 by HappyChap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Brindles Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Welcome to GT! Your Chap is a handsome boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 He looks very tall, is he? My Frankie was about the same weight when I adopted him 6 years ago, he's around 81 lbs. now and usually the tallest grey at any event we go to.... Chap is very handsome, welcome to GT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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