Hobbesandme Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hello All, I adopted 4 year old "Eggplant Tree" in early December. His orange and black brindling reminded me of a tiger, and after much thought, I decided to rename him Hobbes (if any of you read Calvin and Hobbes, you will know that Hobbes is an imaginary/stuffed tiger and Hobbes has the more positive view of humanity than Calvin does). I remember the first time I ever met a greyhound. A woman sitting at a coffee shop had one at her feet at an outdoor table and I stopped to pet and chat. She told me they were not the dogs people thought they were (I was surprised at the time to find out they don't have a crazy energy about them). And well, our tastes make the world go around. I could love any animal, but realized I likes the ones with the long snouts and long legs. I have been wanting a dog FOREVER! But never had the time until recently. I had spent many hours on Petfinder and also had been to the SPCA. Recently, I was very excited as Massachusetts had finally banned greyhound racing, and that led me to Greyhound Friends near my home. And that is how I met Hobbes. I originally had a lot of questions, but have read a lot (before I adopted him and after). I am astounded at how many other greyhounds do the things Hobbes does, and that is relieving, so thank you! I thought they were only particular to him (ie what I call his "poop dance" where he goes back and forth FOREVER before pooping, or I was reading about others who wondered if their greys sit, as Hobbes has not done that, to the belly band, which I have on the way in the mail as he pees whenever I am not around). At this point there are things I worry about: I worry he is BORED. He absolutely lives for walks, but how many walks can we take in subzero temperature? ("many," Hobbes would type if he could ), and I am hoping that he is at the point where he realizes that we always come home when we leave him. I also wonder why he does the body shake whenever he wears his snood, why he whines and catches up to other dogs who are on walks, and then after a minute is bored with them and wants them away. Why his teeth chatter when I tell him we are going BYE BYE (his first word), and why, after all the garbage cans and bins we pass on our walks, why he seemed so FRIGHTENED at that one black plastic bag and another day a big snow clump. It's hard because I would give anything to know what his life was like before he came here, then I could better serve him and make his life easier. It can be frustrating. But I guess i have to remember that I've had him barely over a month, and from what I've read here, I have to be patient. Anyway, nice to meet you guys and I look forward to learning about Hobbes and your loves as well Liz and Hobbes (hmm, how in the heck do I post a pic of Hobbes?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Really nice post. Very warm and fuzzy. Welcome to you and Hobbes. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patti604 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hello from Manitoba Canada! It sounds like Hobbes is ajusting well to his new home. Greytalk is the best resourse!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome from South Carolina! Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinnyLegDogLover Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Is this your handsome boy??? (I peeked on Greyhound-Data, hope you don't mind) Have fun getting to know each other. And the chattering? It means he's happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreyLoverGirl Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome to you and Hobbs! That is a great story. It took me a while to figure out the picture posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbesandme Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 oh my, yes! that is him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 From Northern Virginia here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Greetings from Gainesville, Florida! Hobbes is very handsome!! Posting pics is easy. Open a free account in photobucket if you don't have one. Load your pics into photobucket. Below each pic you put into photobucket there are four fields. The bottoms one is called "IMG code". Copy and paste the IMG code into the text of your post in greytalk, and voila! There's your pic. Edited February 1, 2009 by fsugrad Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shanesmom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hello and welcome from Ohio. Hobbes is very handsome I just love the teeth chatterers. I find it quite endearing when they show their happiness like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbesandme Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ok I am testing what you said about Photobucket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome from Alberta Canada! Love the picture - Hobbes is a handsome boy! Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome to you and Hobbes! I love that name, and I am so glad you figured out how to post pictures of his handsome face! Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome from Delaware!! Love the pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome to you and Hobbes from Maine. As you can see from my signature, we had a Hobbes as well. I love the name and he too was named after the tiger in Calvin and Hobbes. (our Hobbes was a teeth chatterer as well - he always did this when is was excited & happy.) Your Hobbes is just beautiful and I look forward to more photos and hearing about his adventures. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hi & Welcome form Michigan ! Yes - Hobbes is a typical Greyhound .... he has already developed ETS - (escaped tongue syndrome) .... just another of the enduring traits that we love in our hounds. They take relaxation so seriously, even their tongues relax to the point they fall right out of their mouths. I LOVE teeth chatters - my DOC does it and it means that they are HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY. Yes - Greyhounds are unique and that is why their owners are so passionate about them. We are glad you're here and feel free to ask any questions, or ask for help - I'm sure there is someone on this board that has run into the same things with their hounds. There is a wonderful group of people here. Hobbes is beautiful, too !!!! Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Your Hobbes looks like on of those adorable goofy brindle boys!!!! He sounds a lot like our Ruffie who taught our other grey Pulsar about chattering when excited! He does the Poop Dance- often having many false starts before finding the right spot! He also whines every time we pass another dog without stopping. He thinks it's his job to meet and greet everyone! And strange things on walks terrify him like once we passed a sppeed limit sign that had been bent halfway over, and he just fled to the end of his leash in terror! Greys are very entertaining, but don't worry about him being bored, sleep & rest in comfy places are what they enjoy most of the time. I am eager to hear more of sweet Hobbes adventures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctgreylover Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome from Hartford CT! Greyhounds are very unique. They are intelligent and goofy at the same time. Greytalk users as well. We are here to laugh with you, or at you depending, explain things to you, cry with you. Hobbes was an excellent friend to Calvin. You picked a greyt legacy name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest terri643 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome, Liz and Hobbes! We're practically neighbors -- we're in Lincoln. Hey, do you know about Greyhound Adventures, a Boston area greyhound network/walking group? We walk on Sunday mornings. See http://www.greyhoundadventures.org for more info. We'd love to meet you, and I'm sure Hobbes would love walking/stiffing some other greyhounds. Terri, Jasper and Lily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome to you and your handsome hound! So glad you found us -- can't wait to read more about your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome to you and the beautiful Hobbes! My old Jack is a chatterer too, despite only having about four back teeth to do it with! You might never know Hobbes' story, but to get a little insight into what his life in racing kennels was like, go to this link. You have to read a bit before you get to the part about a racing greyhound's life, but it's all interesting, and it will also give you some useful strategies for training, should you need them. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome to you and Hobbes! I see you found the most flattering picture of him that you could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome from the South! I love chattering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ok I am testing what you said about Photobucket... It worked! What a silly boy! I have a soft spot in my heart for big, goofy brindle boys! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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