MrAlexTheDog Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) A little tardy about sharing this, but we adopted another greyhound to keep The Bean company. May I introduce to you Billy Bob, the sixth greyhound to grace our household: He's four-and-a-half years old. We'd never before adopted a dog with such a distinguished career: youngest member of the 2012 All-American Team winner of the 2012 $20,000 Dick Andrews Futurity in Palm Beach finalist in the He's My Man Classic ran the 545-yd course at PBKC in 29.15 secs (third-fastest time ever) won 10 starts in a row at Naples He started his career at PBKC, and also ran at Naples, Mardi Gras, Dubuque (now Iowa Greyhound Park), and Bluffs Run. His last race was in August, 2014. Though born a cryptorchid, he may become a daddy next year if everything works out. He's very sweet, sensitive, eager to go on walks and car rides, easily correctable, and has the best sad-puppy eyes. Though he tends to be content with playing with toys by himself and hasn't shown much interest in playing with Bean yet (maybe it'll come with time), I think she's glad to have a companion. Edited October 7, 2015 by MrAlexTheDog Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Wow, what a sweet boy. I guess he just needs some time to get used to his playmate. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I know I've already said this, but I am so happy for all of you. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Congrats Steve! He is a stunner. 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...
heartdogs Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Welcome home Billy Boy! What does the Bean think of him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Congrats on your new fur kid - welcome to well earned retirement Billy boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Billy Bob!!!! What a cool name for such a handsome lad! Congratulations! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 He started his career at PBKC, and also ran at Naples, Mardi Gras, Dubuque (now Iowa Greyhound Park), and Bluffs Run. His last race was in August, 2014. Though born a cryptorchid, he may become a daddy next year if everything works out. What a sweetie! Okay so I had to look up cryptorchid, and now I'm wondering how he can become a daddy? Is he fixed now and there's some... ahem... stuff frozen? Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Congrats! 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...
Remolacha Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 congratulations, he is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 What a sweetie! Okay so I had to look up cryptorchid, and now I'm wondering how he can become a daddy? Is he fixed now and there's some... ahem... stuff frozen? Yes to both. Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 He is just gorgeous Steve!! Congrats to you and the family.... Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Handsome boy Billy Bob and congratulations. Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Billy Bob and Bean...........sounds like a movie! Welcome BB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Such a handsome guy, and sounds like such a sweet disposition. How did you come to choose him? Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Such a handsome guy, and sounds like such a sweet disposition. How did you come to choose him? His breeder indirectly contacted us last October. Billy Bob had run his last race at Bluffs Run in August 2014 and his breeder asked us then if we'd be interested in taking him. On another occasion he'd told us that he would've given us Bean's and Billy Bob's dam if he'd known we were interested in her (she had already been spoken for). As we had adopted Bean from him the previous year he felt he could entrust us with this special boy. Circumstances were such that we couldn't take Billy in until the end of August of this year. It's been a wonderful development and friendship in that we've adopted two dogs from the same awesome breeder. We don't take this for granted. Never would I have thought this would happen to us. Edited October 13, 2015 by MrAlexTheDog Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad2Paisley Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 What a sweetie! Okay so I had to look up cryptorchid, and now I'm wondering how he can become a daddy? Is he fixed now and there's some... ahem... stuff frozen? Yes, Billy Bob was neutered while I fostered him. Thankfully it wasn't as complicated as it could have been, so he healed quickly and well. Billy Bob's original owner/breeder kept him over last winter and drew semen from him to store for breeding use. There is already one broodie (and another who is waiting to come into season) who is being inseminated with Billy Bob's semen, so he will be a daddy-dog probably within the next two months. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Congrats! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Cute kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Just seeing this today. Congratulations! Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia 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...
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