2ndChance Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I'm still new to having my Grey....it's been a little over 2 mos. This will probably go down at the dumbest question ever, but I will feel better if I knew. Chance, just like EVERY OTHER GREY, loves to smother his head into any crevice. This morning, he jammed his head so far into my armpit and pillow, etc. that I swore there was no way he could breathe. Now, the obvious answer is that, of course he can breathe...however, it spooked me a bit...and yes, i'm being over-protective. However, i can't help myself asking and getting made fun of , and so is better than something happening to my precious boy. The ONLY reason I ask, if it is AT ALL possible for them to suffocate themselves is b/c of their actions on the race track. They will injure themselves and still run to the finish, correct?! Well, .....do they have this mentality with "other" things?! Again...silly, but I don't care Thx GT as usual :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I have a head-burrower too, and occasionally have the same worry. However, Dude never stays that way for long. And I don't think they can suffocate themselves like that. greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndChance Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I laugh at even me asking still...thank you! He stays fairly long, but usually due to me moving around and making "some" sort of airway path....again...just curious and neurotic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I wouldn't worry. I've never seen a suicidal dog. I do have to add that my mom sleeps nose down in the pillow and I've always wondered how she breathes like that. She just turned 62, I think she's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I love when they do that!! They aren't going to cut off their air, it's a natural instinct to get air, they'll put their head out when they need to. My Phantom broke his leg in his last race and still finished the race. And he was not one of my head snugglers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndChance Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I'm still laughing at my question....THX GT'ERS!!! I still feel better asking tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest summernights Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I think that the "finish the race even after getting injured" thing may be because of adrenaline or something to that effect. (disclaimer: I'm not a vet or a dog expert or anything) Gem loves to root me when I get home from work...she'll usually stick her head in my armpit, and then between my chin and neck, and rub it around. When she has enough, she pull her head out and sneeze in my face. Silly girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndChance Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I think that the "finish the race even after getting injured" thing may be because of adrenaline or something to that effect. (disclaimer: I'm not a vet or a dog expert or anything) Gem loves to root me when I get home from work...she'll usually stick her head in my armpit, and then between my chin and neck, and rub it around. When she has enough, she pull her head out and sneeze in my face. Silly girl Mannnn...you have a beautiful Grey there!!! That 2nd to the last pic....just ate me up! THAT LOOK is what does it for me EVERYTIME! She is gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 My fiance sits at the bottom of our stairs so that Aston can headbutt him in the stomach, and then my fiance bearhugs Aston's head and goes WUBWUBWUBWUBWUBWUBWUBWUB and rubs all over his neck and face while his nose is buried. HOW this could ever be anything less than extremely annoying, let alone FUN, I have no idea -- but Aston LOOOOVES it and seems to think it's the most hilarious thing. Once they're done doing that, Aston backs up a few steps and looks away slightly, but keeps his eyes on my fiance, who does the same tilt-away-but-keep-glancing thing. Then they both freeze for about five seconds, and then my fiance POUNCES Aston and clobbers his face again, which brings all kinds of snorts and bounces on the part of the doggle. (I'm fairly well-convinced that I just don't know how to love on dogs properly. I still can't do anything to Aston that I would consider extremely annoying to have done to ME, and I'm really touchy about stuff soooo.... anyways. Aston still rubs his face all over my legs and butt when I get home from work, though so I guess we still have a connection.) /hijack off Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Heck, I just had to pull Goldie's head out of a pillowcase this morning. I think they all do that, especially when it is cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Breathing is pretty instinctual....they'll come up for air when they need to. The reason some of them can/will run through an injury is the adrenaline and other hormones pumping through them when they are racing or chasing. Not all will run through an injury through. Primo stopped mid-course because he dislocated a toe. I understand his brother, Cracker, did the same thing on the track and pulled up during a race b/c of a fairly minor injury. I wish they would all do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 You never know where you'll find these doggie heads. Just wanted to say your Chance is absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndChance Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 You never know where you'll find these doggie heads. Just wanted to say your Chance is absolutely stunning! That is hilarious! And Chance says, "Thank you!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Not silly at all and they won't suffocate themselves because breathing is an autonomic response not something learned or thought of. You have a very snuggly Greyhound and I think that's very cute! Mine are not quite that cuddly so you're lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KiKi_Girl Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 KiKi likes to sleep with her head towards my feet at night and every night I wake up a few times a night to my whole bed shaking from her panting. I can pat the pillow beside me and she will shift and put her head on the pillow until she is ready to burrow again...and the process is repeated a few times a night. No wonder I don't sleep well...but I wouldn't have it any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctgreylover Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 As it gets colder, Tony's nose is going into places I wish it wouldn't while I am asleep. Usually my armpit (I sleep in tank tops) or the back of my neck. I wonder about crushing him and him biting me, rather than him smothering himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 My Bwat hides her head too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DarkHorse Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Dexter is our burrower and if he doesn't have a convenient pillow, blanket or human body part to do it in, he'll cover his nose with his paws or legs. I try to discourage it at night because it makes him snore but he's never come to any harm from doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndChance Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) My Bwat hides her head too: LOOK AT ALL THOSE SPOTS!! Chance is ticked too and now I'm obsessed with EVERY spot on him...Greys are such beautiful creatures! Edited November 5, 2009 by 2ndChance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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