Guest AceyGrey Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hi Guys, Does anyone know what teeth chattering means? Is it a sign of excitement? Ace seems to do this when he's excited, such as going for a walk. I don't know any other breeds that do this, in fact I haven't even seen another grey do it. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Yes, happiness and excitement. It's adorable, isn't it? Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opals_mom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 THE BEST SOUND IN THE WORLD <3 Quote Missing my bridge greys Opal and Eden and cat Bailey. Mom to Missy the Super Mutt and recent foster failure of Miley to mini-mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AceyGrey Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm so glad I now know its positive and that my boy is happy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Happy, happy, joy, joy. 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...
BellaBean Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 My first foster was a major teeth chatterer! I love and miss that sound so much! Gigi has never done it Quote **Shellie with GiGi aka: Good Girl (Abita Raginflame X Ace High Heart) and two honorary hounds Butter and Bella** https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiGisCloset2?ref=si_shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest clodagh Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 If it comes along with a big smile, like Clodagh does - he's happy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Our first boy chattered when we packing bags for vacation - I think he was nervous about us leaving him (maybe acting cute so he could come along? haha). Eli does it all the time - every time I pet him. I hope it means he's happy! Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Rainey chattered a bit but Nube -- geesh -- he was a champion chatterer. I sure miss it! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I have several that chatter. When they get going we have a chattering chorus! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Annie B was living with me for just about a year before she started chattering fairly regularly. Now she chatters almost every time she approaches me for some love. It makes me pet her twice as long as I otherwise might have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWallerson Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've noticed that walter chatters when he licks grass or attempts to lick the grass on walks. Whats up with that? Quote Walter (Windy Walker) and Ernie (PG Ernest) @WalterWallerson and IG: WalterandErnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happygrey Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) THE BEST SOUND IN THE WORLD <3 I agree! So glad my Tatam is chattering once more. It's a real sign that he's fully recovered from his weird bout of strangeness/illness he had about a month ago. I love the sound! Edited October 26, 2012 by happygrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferS Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Wylie is such a teeth chatterer! It is so cute! He gets overly happy about everything! Quote Forever in my heart: my girl Raspberry & my boys Quiet Man, Murphy, Ducky, Wylie & Theo www.greyhoundadventures.org & www.greyhoundamberalert.org & www.duckypaws.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carstel Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Boys also do it around especially lovely girls I've known several GSPs that do it, Vizslas, and Tino just did it the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Based on this poll from a few months back, it seems like most greyhounds do this. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kess Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hi Guys, Does anyone know what teeth chattering means? Is it a sign of excitement? Ace seems to do this when he's excited, such as going for a walk. I don't know any other breeds that do this, in fact I haven't even seen another grey do it. Many thanks it can also mean he is COLD and needs his rug on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Cookie likes to chatter! She mainly does it if I'm taking her outside, getting ready to feed them, or just got home (on occasion). I think she's pretty much doing it out of anticipating or excitement. Sometimes I bend down close and pat her while she's doing it- it's so neat to hear it. I've heard Buddy the dachshund chatter. I was surprised to hear it but that doesn't happen often. Quote http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/TgrrValily/CookieMac2009pt2/siggyyayayayayay.jpg Waiting at the bridge: Buddy James, Cookie Dough, Shelby, and Mac. My angels New dog mom to dachshunds Ginger and Ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jacks_Human Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Jack does this ALL THE TIME-- when he's excited about impending food/walk/visitors, when he wants attention and is trying to be cute, when he's happy because I'm snuggling him. But it's always a good thing. And sometimes if he's feeling very cuddly, it's a prelude to him 'grooming' my arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Someone on Greytalk recorded her dog's chatter and made it her text-message tone. Love that! 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...
Guest AceyGrey Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I've noticed he's been doing it more and more lately. He must be a very happy boy. Cookie likes to chatter! She mainly does it if I'm taking her outside, getting ready to feed them, or just got home (on occasion). I think she's pretty much doing it out of anticipating or excitement. Sometimes I bend down close and pat her while she's doing it- it's so neat to hear it. I've heard Buddy the dachshund chatter. I was surprised to hear it but that doesn't happen often. I'm going to see if any of my other friends dogs do this, I imagine a dachshund doing it would be rather cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovnmygreys Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I heard Lucy chatter for the very first time this morning! So flippin cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Spriet chatters also. But Gunda really chattered a lot! This is a video I took of her a few years ago: Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mb_in_md Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Out of 5 hounds, I have 1 chatterer and one who gator snaps when happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffenne Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Sammi is also a chatter hound. I remember when I first moved in here with my best friend. She was startled hearing Sammi chatter at me when I would come home from work, get her meals, get her leash, etc... I explained what it was, and it became my roommate's goal to get Sammi to chatter at her. About 2 months after we moved in, I was at work checking my phone on a break. In all caps, I see this text message: SAMMI CHATTERED AT ME! OMG OMG OMG Between that and the full on couch roach, we knew she was adjusting to the move. Edited November 1, 2012 by Gryffenne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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