Guest SandOSU98 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi! My greyhound Colby is a 3 y/o sleek and shiny black boy that chose my husband and I five months ago at an on-track rescue in New Hampshire. During his racing career, his name was Axe Handle The rescue renamed him Brady (after Tom Brady) but seeing as we are NOT Patriots fans that had to go, so we chose the similar-sounding Colby (which essentially means "black"). We had been matched with five different greyhounds, and Colby was the last one we were to see. He was so excited/scared he wouldn't come out of his kennel, but when the rescue volunteer did finally entice him out, he went right up to me, kissed my face, and right away stole my heart. My husband and I have had cats and dogs before, but this is our first greyhound. Colby's personality has blossomed. He will do anything for a Greenies treat. Sometimes I will go to the closet and before I even have the treat out he will whip out his bag of trick and do them all in succession to see which one "works." He loves the woods and has been on many hiking and camping trips with us. He is also a great traveler and likes to go for car rides or on trips. He is very friendly with people and has favorites... he greets them by running back and forth across the house to show off his warp speed. Colby loves to cuddle and will cry at my husband's side of the bed right before his alarm goes off so that he can take his warm spot and curl up against me. All in all he is such a kind, beautiful and proud creature. Colby wasn't fostered before we adopted him, so there was a lot of initial training and adjustment. The first few weeks we had to half-carry him up and down our stairs... I really thought we had gotten a "defective" greyhound and he was NEVER going to learn... but reading all the posts here I found out we were not alone! He finally learned and now clears an entire flight in 3 bounds! This site was also great for giving me tips on teaching "down" and "sit." He know does both and also has "off" and "crawl" (he can do a great Army crawl) in his repertoire. So after months of using this wonderful site for guidance, Colby and I decided to join! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What a wonderful write-up about your handsome new boy! Welcome to the world of greyhounds and to GreyTalk -- I'm so glad you found us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi and Welcome from NY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p51crazyhorse Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What a cute and personable boy!!! he is so cute!!! i saw his mane and immediatly thought "WOW another dog named after cheese!!!" (Cabot) Welcome to GT!!! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Welcome from Iowa! Colby is gorgeous! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtogeorge Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 And welcome from Sacramento! Stairs....after 6 years my George still says you must be kidding. I had to pick him up and put him in the back of my SUV for 3 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Welcome from Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) I belief , I Welcomed you on another Thread . Neverthless WELCOME again and Colby Colby is Beautiful and the Joy to be with you show's . Edited February 7, 2009 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 WELCOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 What a greyt introduction. Welcome from Alberta Canada. 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...
GreytHoundPoet Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 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...
3greys2cats Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Welcome from Southern New Hampshire, Colby is beautiful and looks like he is loving retirement! Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Welcome! Your boy is GORGEOUS! 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...
riverbosun Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Beautiful pup. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Colby's a beautiful boy and it sounds like you've got yourself a great pup - Congratulations and "Howdy" from Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 from CT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westexhound Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 What a good looking boy! That's so cool he gets to go camping with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandOSU98 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) What a good looking boy! That's so cool he gets to go camping with you Thanks! He's very spoiled. He even has his own doggie sleeping bag (I had no idea that such a thing existed until I started researching online). Edited February 8, 2009 by SandOSU98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I can see why you fell for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbuds Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 He is a stunningly Handsome boy and sounds like he has found his forever place in your home and heart!! Congratulations and welcome from North Carolina!! Greytbuds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 What a handsome boy! Welcome from Arizona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lionessgrace Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Cute baby! from sunny CA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Hi there Colby and family! from Gainesville, FL! Colby, you are so handsome and it sounds like your new life is a blast!! Our first GH, Toby, came to us straight off the track so I know just what you mean. Isn't it amazing to see their personalities blossom every day? Edited February 9, 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 LoveMyJoseyBean Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 What a gorgeous boy! Welcome from Los Angeles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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