Guest Rubysmama Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hi! I've been lurking on these boards for a while and finally decided to introduce myself and my new baby girl! My names Anna and I have a 13 week old greyhound named Ruby. My husband and I fostered puppies for a local rescue group for the past 2 years and last summer also fostered 2 ex racing greyhounds (from the greyhound rescue) and just fell in love with the breed. We were planning on adopting one this summer when the right one came up. Then lo and behold- the non-greyhound rescue group we work with had 3 greyhound puppies surrended! They had a sad story- the so-called breeder (ugh) let Ruby and her sisters play with her year old Great Dane puppy unsupervised when they were 5 weeks old and they all got various injuries. Instead of being responsible for them, she decided to give them up so she didn't have to pay for vet bills. Don't get me started on people like her... But anyways- it worked out for is because we are so in love with our new little girl! These boards have been so helpful already and I'm sure I'll have lots of questions! I've been around dogs my whole life and we have two other ones (a shepherd/Great Dane and a heeler x) but it seems like Greyhounds are a little different! I think I figured out how to put up pictures, hopefully this works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 PUPPY!!!!!! I can smell Ruby's sweet puppy breath from here. Oh, wait, did she nibble on the wall? Still cute! Quote Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Lulu the podenco andaluz, Rita the podenco manetaAngels: Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Congrats! She is adorable! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rubysmama Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The first pic is her at 8 weeks (the day we got her). Here is her at 10 weeks- she already knows how to greyhound! And this is her right now... Yes, the dogs are on the couch and I am sitting on the floor.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 She's adorable! This is the age our puppy was when we got her. What a joyful and trying time! How are your other dogs doing with having a puppy around? Quote Chris - Mom to: Lilly, Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IansMom Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 What a doll! She grew so much in such a short period of time. She's beautiful! Congratulations! Quote Lisa & Chris with Bella and Little Petey ~Our sweet Ian forever in our hearts~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalgreys Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Eyes! Such a beautiful girl!!! Green-Gray-Hazel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Ahhh! She's adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 So darling. Welcome and please post LOTS of pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 What a pretty girlhound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Cutie patootie. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rubysmama Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 PUPPY!!!!!! I can smell Ruby's sweet puppy breath from here. Oh, wait, did she nibble on the wall? Still cute! She actually didn't do that! It was one of our old Foster puppies haha. Not that she hasn't tried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rubysmama Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 She's adorable! This is the age our puppy was when we got her. What a joyful and trying time! How are your other dogs doing with having a puppy around? They're starting to accept her more now- they weren't too fond of her at first! The three of them are starting to interact more now, at first they just ignored her and she's try to play with them and they'd just growl. Now they let her cuddle with them They're used to having puppies around (because of fostering) but they're in for a shock when this one doesn't go away after a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Oh, she's adorable! You don't have to say who the breeder is exactly, but is she an AKC greyhound, or from an NGA breeder? She's got those light eyes like my AKC boy Truman. Edited June 1, 2015 by a_daerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rubysmama Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Oh, she's adorable! You don't have to say who the breeder is exactly, but is she an AKC greyhound, or from an NGA breeder? She's got those light eyes like my AKC boy Truman. I'm not sure, she's from a backyard breeder so I don't know where she got her parents. They agreed to spay the mom though to avoid it happening again though Those eyes are so pretty, do you have pictures of Truman? Love that name btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Interesting! You don't see BYBs too often with greyhounds, unless they're breeding coyote hunting dogs. Here's Truman as a puppy. His eyes were light blue then. When he got older, they got a little bit more yellow. They're still light, though. That's more common in the AKCs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rubysmama Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Interesting! You don't see BYBs too often with greyhounds, unless they're breeding coyote hunting dogs. Here's Truman as a puppy. His eyes were light blue then. When he got older, they got a little bit more yellow. They're still light, though. That's more common in the AKCs. He's gorgeous!! Those eyes are stunning ❤️❤️ Ya I don't know much about where Ruby came from. Im in Alberta so we do have lots of coyotes but it doesn't sound like she came from a nice place so who knows what they were bred for. I'm just happy she's with us now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Congratulations on your new landshark! I'm looking forward to lots of pictures as she grows and grows. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great Dane crossed with Greyhound. Is Ruby a Greyt Grey or perhaps Danish Hound? Whatever she is, she is adorable and she should be a terrific dog with that cross. Big, but terrific Welcome!! And agree, we will need lots of pics as she grows up (and into her feet!)! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. Annie Oooh M. Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Soooo cuuuute! 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...
a_daerr Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 He's gorgeous!! Those eyes are stunning ❤️❤️ Ya I don't know much about where Ruby came from. Im in Alberta so we do have lots of coyotes but it doesn't sound like she came from a nice place so who knows what they were bred for. I'm just happy she's with us now! Interesting! She might be a CKC. Either way, I'm glad she ended up with you. Have fun, and take lots of pictures! They grow up too quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Lucky pup to have found you. She is lovely. Enjoy her. Keep sending lots of photos. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dostacos Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 so it could be the tallest greyhound or the FASTEST Great Dane regardless, a STUNNING pup Quote <a href="https://imgur.com/MTxuyoW"><imgsrc="https://i.imgur.com/MTxuyoW.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 What a cutie pie! Welcome and congratulations. We will need lots more pictures, though! 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...
Neighsayer Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Cool! Cute kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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