Guest TheBakers Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi Everyone! We're Charlotte & Nathan in Leicester, UK, and we've just blessed our lovely nest with Archie the snuffle pig greyhound. We got him from the lovely Sandy at East Midlands Dog Rescue. He's such a gorgeous pile of love! I've had greyhounds my whole life since I convinced my mum to adopt an ex racer at the age of 12, and now I've flown the nest, Nathan and I decided to get our Archie. We walked a few greyhounds around the paddock but it didn't really click. Then Sandy bought this massive, happy bouncing thing out of his pen and he trotted straight up to us and gave us kissies. He walked beautifully on the lead and he did a little dance when he shook which I've now called his 'achey breaky pelvis' dance. He's 4 years old, and ex Irish racer and his racing alias was Archie's Memory. He had quite a good form though his trainer gave up on him. He was days from facing the bolt when Sandy got to him. He's so gorgeous we couldn't imagine life without all his daft antics, insistence on snuffling everything he comes across and the amount he snorts like a pig! We didn't give him the gift of a life, he gave us the gift of him. Look into those big chocolate button eyes... isn't he gorgeous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oh my, he's so handsome! 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Welcome to GT!!! Archie is a stunning boy! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What a love he is! I am glad you found each other. Welcome, and congrats on your very handsome addition! Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnikkerdoodle Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oh my, what a cute boy he is!!! Congrats and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Beautiful boy Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasMermaid Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Congratulations! He is adorable! Quote Jennifer, mom to Galen (GableTeletubbie) and Trixie fka Mooch (MostAggressive)Always missing Connie (Connies Fullofit) and Chase (No Worries aka "Ace") & IG Angels Velvet and Bitsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What a sweet face! Welcome to GT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 He's gorgeous!!! He sounds like a wonderful character, too! By the way, four generations back in Archie's pedigree is a dog called Flashy Sir (on both sides!). Flashy Sir was the sire of my little old dog Jack, who was the greatest, funniest character. We lost him in 2009 and I still miss him. He was 13 1/2 years old, so it was his time, but we'd only taken him on as a 'bounce' at ten years old, so we didn't have him anywhere near long enough. He was simply one of those great little dogs. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 He is so handsome! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Congratulations and welcome to GT! He's a beauty! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 He's a stunner! Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I'm in love worth him already! Those eyes! Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hello and Welcome to GT :wave OMG he is Gorgeous :wub: :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Those big bouncy boys are fun! Handsome dude! Edited January 15, 2014 by Time4ANap Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 What a cutie pie! Welcome! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jacks_Human Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Aw, what a handsome boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 He's _very_ cute. Congratulations! Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheBakers Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thank you everyone! We are very proud of our beautiful boy He's ever so friendly as well, he tries to say hello to everyone he meets on his walks @silverfish, that's amazing! Archie was born in 2009! He's actually a second cousin of my mum's late hound Bobby, they shared the same great grandma, Leggy Waitress! It sounds like you gave Jack a lovely life in his twilight years. What more could a hound want than cuddles, runs in the park and a soft sofa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 He is beautiful. Congratulations. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheBakers Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 He is very beautiful! Though we do have several images to the contrary....this is one we got of him a few moments ago, resting up after having a quick potter around the block and eating his dinner...the poor love is exhausted! I'd like to dub this photograph, 'A Difficult Retirement'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Extending a warm welcome to you and your new pup, Archie. Looking forward to more pictures! Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Oh isn't he one lady magnet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Congrats !! He's a very handsome fellow. He sounds like quite the entertaining character and I'm sure you'll have many years laughing at his antics! Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moofie Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Congratulations! Archie is very handsome & sounds a right character. If your not already aware, RGT Leicester hold monthly greyhound walks, it doesn't look like they've got round to updating for 2014 yet. http://wlld.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=events or if you fancy a trip over the border to Nottinghamshire http://nottingham.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/Events/ (they also visit Elvaston castle usually sometime in winter ) Edited January 16, 2014 by moofie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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