Guest erykmynn Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Meet our wonderful, silly dude, Dickie (or Mr. Dickie) who we recently adopted from the SPCA! Dickie, on his couch, soon after coming home with us: He's a bit of a mystery really. We adopted him at just over a year old, and he spent most of his time cooped up before that. His previous owner was a trying to be a "rescue" person but got in over way over their heads. We don't know if he was born there or brought there, but he really needed a good family, that is for sure! Because we don't know much, there are a lot of mysteries. Like who docked his tail and why? And then there is his hair. Look at that silly hair. It's not like anything I've seen. Several people have told us he might be a Galgo Espanol, but it's hard to be sure. If he is some sort of mix, he doesn't exhibit many non-sighthound traits. Here is the most straightforward pics we have.... what do you think? He is a bit shy, but also very silly and friendly once he warms up to people. He doesn't mind people going to and fro, but loitering makes him nervous... He loves most other dogs no matter what. He tries to play with kitty, but she's not having it. You can sort of tell they like each other, but we're still in that adjustment phase. He is my first dog, but my fiance is has more experience. I am already amazed how adaptable, smart, and fun he is! His frienemy: Miss Omi Meow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 What a cutie pie! He looks like a lurcher Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) He is a Sweetie , that's all I can see Just curious ,where does the Name Omi Meow comes from ??? ( To my Grandson , I am Omi ) Edited December 2, 2009 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) I think you can order DNA tests that'll tell you. edited to add that I think they're like 45$. I wish I had done this with our bridge boy. Edited December 2, 2009 by lanielovesgreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 He is adorable! He sorta looks like a giant JRT to me (My JRT is white with the black spots on her skin and has that wirey hair ) Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 He is a cutie, looks like a lurcher, where is he from? 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...
Guest erykmynn Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 He is a cutie, looks like a lurcher, where is he from? Bay Area, CA Thinking he might get a DNA test and a nice winter coat for Christmas. He is a Sweetie , that's all I can see Just curious ,where does the Name Omi Meow comes from ??? ( To my Grandson , I am Omi ) Dunno, her name was always Omi. Previous owner passed away. Maybe a japanese name, maybe just cute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) Being in CA it's a safe bet your cutie is a lurcher. Just from the pictures (and being from an SPCA in CA) I would not guess Galgo. It's true there is no standard for the hunting dogs (which are the majority that end up in the US) but I have never seen one with that wide set of a head. Typically (but of course not always) they look like smaller, rougher coated greyhounds with more narrow heads, bigger ears, longer tail, and a less deep chest. Also, adoption groups tend to keep track of where their dogs end up (but I am sure there are exceptions). Whatever he is...he is absolutely adorable!!! Edited December 2, 2009 by GreytHoundPoet 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...
Guest erykmynn Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Being in CA it's a safe bet your cutie is a lurcher. Just from the pictures (and being from an SPCA in CA) I would not guess Galgo. It's true there is no standard for the hunting dogs (which are the majority that end up in the US) but I have never seen one with that wide set of a head. Typically (but of course not always) they look like smaller, rougher coated greyhounds with more narrow heads, bigger ears, longer tail, and a less deep chest. Also, adoption groups tend to keep track of where their dogs end up (but I am sure there are exceptions). Whatever he is...he is absolutely adorable!!! That is my guess as well, especially from his wider build. Whatever he is, I think he was born at his pre-shelter residence as he's fairly young. He was probably offspring of whatever dogs they were "rescuing" and not rescued himself. Either way he's still very fast, for a couch potato! DNA results would be interesting. Very hard to guess what his cross might be. Any guesses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 There are a lot of deerhound-greyhound mixes that I've seen show up in your area. His whiskering sort of looks like Takoda's did. Short and wirey around the face, and longish across the back, but as you go further down along the flanks, it becomes soft and short like a greyhound coat. Whatever he ends up being, he's quite handsome. Welcome home, Mr Dickie! Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 what a cutie Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 He probably originally came from the same place Bailey did... Bailey was taken in by GAC back in May. I was part of the GUR that brought her to San Diego. If I recall correctly, they came from a hoarding situation... most of them where taken in by Greyhound Friends for Life in Auburn CA... No one knows exactly why their tails were docked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest erykmynn Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 He probably originally came from the same place Bailey did... Bailey was taken in by GAC back in May. I was part of the GUR that brought her to San Diego. If I recall correctly, they came from a hoarding situation... most of them where taken in by Greyhound Friends for Life in Auburn CA... No one knows exactly why their tails were docked. wow fascinating!! That is almost exactly the story we got, only East Bay SPCA only ended up with, they said, 4 dogs from that bunch and I'm not sure if they went through GFFL at that point, but He would have been well under a year and thus one of the pups at the time (april 2009) their front page still tells the story: On Wednesday, April 29, Shana received an email from a breeder in the Red Bluff area. She requested our help in placing approximately 35 sighthound mixes, including 23 puppies one year or younger, and 12 adults. Because of their longer fur, these dogs were used to living outside. http://greyhoundfriendsforlife.org/adopt.htm and their is a great photo gallery, I will have to compare patterns later. weird they docked so many tails http://picasaweb.google.com/gfflpix/LurchersMay09# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 He is Gorgeous!!!!! Thank You for rescuing him!!!!! :wub: 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...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 He is adorable!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Congrats! He's a cutie. I vote Lurcher as well. You may never know the exact breed mix. We are still wondering about Honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 He's adorable! As is his frienemy! Welcome home Mr. Dickie Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would guess lurcher, but the exact makeup is anybody's guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Congratulations on adopting Mr Dickie. He is very handsome Also welcome to GT!! Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest erykmynn Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) He probably originally came from the same place Bailey did... Bailey was taken in by GAC back in May. I was part of the GUR that brought her to San Diego. If I recall correctly, they came from a hoarding situation... most of them where taken in by Greyhound Friends for Life in Auburn CA... No one knows exactly why their tails were docked. How old is Bailey? ------------ Pretty sure this is our Mr. Dickie right here! http://picasaweb.google.com/gfflpix/Lurche...070833922480690 Nice to have some idea where he came from and see his family and friends! Hope they are all finding homes! Edited December 3, 2009 by erykmynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) He probably originally came from the same place Bailey did... Bailey was taken in by GAC back in May. I was part of the GUR that brought her to San Diego. If I recall correctly, they came from a hoarding situation... most of them where taken in by Greyhound Friends for Life in Auburn CA... No one knows exactly why their tails were docked. How old is Bailey? When she came in last May, they guessed she was about 8 months old. When I cat tested her, she did not react like any of the sighthounds I've ever tested. The Greys and longdogs all check out the cat from the top... they either lunge (when they're not cat safe) or sniff him from above. Bailey on the other hand, saw the cat, slid in on her side and used her paws to get him to play with her... Even though she was small, her head is much boxier than the greyhounds and if I had to guess, her body type was more like a German Shorthair Pointer/Weimaraner... very square and substantial. Edited December 3, 2009 by tricolorhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest erykmynn Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) He probably originally came from the same place Bailey did... Bailey was taken in by GAC back in May. I was part of the GUR that brought her to San Diego. If I recall correctly, they came from a hoarding situation... most of them where taken in by Greyhound Friends for Life in Auburn CA... No one knows exactly why their tails were docked. How old is Bailey? When she came in last May, they guessed she was about 8 months old. So she would have been 13 months or so this October? That's how old they said Dickie is. Very similar coats on the two of them too! or was it May 2008? He probably originally came from the same place Bailey did... Bailey was taken in by GAC back in May. I was part of the GUR that brought her to San Diego. If I recall correctly, they came from a hoarding situation... most of them where taken in by Greyhound Friends for Life in Auburn CA... No one knows exactly why their tails were docked. How old is Bailey? When she came in last May, they guessed she was about 8 months old. When I cat tested her, she did not react like any of the sighthounds I've ever tested. The Greys and longdogs all check out the cat from the top... they either lunge (when they're not cat safe) or sniff him from above. Bailey on the other hand, saw the cat, slid in on her side and used her paws to get him to play with her... Even though she was small, her head is much boxier than the greyhounds and if I had to guess, her body type was more like a German Shorthair Pointer/Weimaraner... very square and substantial. That's so funny. Our SPCA had about 4 of these dogs, and said Dickie was the only one who they thought was cat-safe. He usually tries to sniff her, but sometimes he instead does the play-bow as if she's going to show him some game. ---------------------------------- Technical question: Is there any way to edit my initial post since we now know more about where Dickie came from and what type of sight-hound he is? Edited December 3, 2009 by erykmynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 She came in May 09... You can only edit your post if you are a GT Supporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 He's adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoeyUK Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hi Mr Dickie you look a real sweetie pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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