Guest Matty Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 When we received Nemo two weeks ago, even the foster parent and adoption coordinater were flabbergasted to see that he will sit on command - and lie down as well. However, when he sits, he doesn't sit normally. Instead of going down on his haunches with one leg propped out to either side of his body, he will hesitate for a moment, then curl his legs under him. I've included a snapshot. I've never seen a dog sit like this before. The coordinator said they'd seen it before, and it was rare. He made it through all of his veterinary checkups without any issue. He is 5, going on 6, and he weighs around 90lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jbbuzby Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Not weird (for a greyhound). My boy sits that way: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Oh yes, , I recognize that pose... My Alex sits this way. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Pretty typical and not breed specific either. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Lots of dogs sit like that, greyhounds as well as other breeds. My pit/pointer cross used to do it all the time. I find [usually] that greys sit like the picture below, waiting for a treat. But when Summer is going to sit for a while, often leaning against a wall, she will put her legs to one side. Edited March 15, 2012 by OwnedBySummer Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 None of our 3 hounds sit, but when they get up from lying down, they temporarily get into that 'sit' position on their way up. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Like Staffies - I think it's cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philospher77 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) According to my trainer, it's officially known as a "sloppy sit". Katie will do that, and she will also do a very strange one where she has her butt tucked under her, so her back feet are pointing forward like in the pic from OwnedbySummer, but with the paws up in the air! Edited March 15, 2012 by philospher77 Quote My blog about helping Katie learn to be a more normal dog: http://katies-journey-philospher77.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Timo Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Timo sits like that all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mariah Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 So cute! The sitting position doesn't come naturally to most sighthounds because of the way they're built. You'll also usually see that when they try to "sit pretty" it's actually more of a squat, with butt lifted slightly off the ground rather than actually sitting on it. When Gussie has to sit for a while, she'll also move both legs off to one side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thecoyotesgrin Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 My Iggys used to sit like that. My doc said its just a personal preference. Some people are comfortable with indian style sitting and others prefer to sit 'side-saddle'. Some people prefer to cross their leg over, other prefer the ankle... Auggie has yet to sit in front of me so I dont know via Greyhounds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yup, very common. I can't help but think it is more comfortable for greys than sitting on their tails which just don't seem to be placed right for sitting. june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytgrandma Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) that is how Hot Rod sits. We call it sitting side saddle Edited March 16, 2012 by greytgrandma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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