jetcitywoman Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 GreyhoundPoet, what about sociability? You mentioned they are cuddly with you,but are they particularly social, even with strangers? As in, will seek out attention relatively immediately, or is it more on their own terms or when there's nothing better to do? While we wait for GreyhoundPoet to answer, I'll say that the poddies I've met have seemed a little standoffish with me, just like many greyhounds, but didn't mind when I respectfully approached them and petted them. The whole time I was chatting with Terrianne at the event, I was petting one of her pods who was laying on the floor. He actually seemed to welcome my attention more than Lucas and her other grey, who let me pet them for a couple seconds and then moved away. Quote Sharon, Loki, Freyja, Capri (bridge angel and most beloved heart dog), Ajax (bridge angel) and Sweetie Pie (cat) Visit Hound-Safe.com by Something Special Pet Supplies for muzzles and other dog safety products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 It depends on the dog. Once again, I can only speak for Podenco Ibicenco, but it is not unusual to meet one and be greeted in an accepting manner with some interest. Most are polite and friendly, though not pushy or crazy jumping all over you. I have not known many that are aloof or unfriendly, though some exist. I have had Ibizans I just met that day on my lap while we sit ringside at a show or at a performance trial as well. It depends a lot on genetic temperament, socialization, and personality. I have both types here. Nova is rather shy and will accept strangers petting him but can do without it. Finnegan will launch himself into a stranger's arms if they baby talk at him or lean toward him. He greets new people enthusiastically. They have the same dam and different sires. I raised Finn and I got Nova at 2. The first one that I ever met was a Spanish rescue and he walked up to me in a curious fashion and greeted me. I blame him for my life now. They are classified as a primitive hunting breed, not a sighthound, in their country of origin (Spain) and a lot of them tend to be "doggier" than the typical sighthound. A friend of mine joke that they could be the sighthound breed for the non-sighthound dog person. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I forgot to mention, if your yard is small but big enough space for a lure pole, that is great way to tire them out. I spent an hour outside this morning with a lure pole and my Ibizans and now they are napping happily in a pile on the couch. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teensy Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 We decided to find out for ourselves. Meet Hazel (aka Dinka, Dinker, Dinkey or Dinks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NeylasMom Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 She's gorgeous! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Aw, she's cute. I was just going to post that the rescue had two borzoi, but it looks like you've found your dog! Are you fostering or did you adopt her? Quote Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teensy Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Adopted for real. She tried to sit on my husband's lap on first meeting, but couldn't quite figure it out. That sealed the deal. She's really a love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 She is gorgeous! Welcome home Hazel. Can't wait to hear about all your adventures! 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...
RedHead Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Pretty pup! I was just looking into adopting a podenco too (but ended up with another pup). Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 She's so pretty! I love her choice of reading material too She will keep you on your toes! Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teensy Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 I think she was trying to stop me from reading that book. She likes her prey drive just how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Oh my she is pretty. Congrats, we need lots of pics! Edited March 17, 2016 by Charlies_Dad 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...
robinw Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 She's beautiful! Congratulations! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 FYI http://ritalapodenquita.blogspot.com.es/2016/03/a-guide-to-podenco-safe-harness-options.html Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Adopted for real. She tried to sit on my husband's lap on first meeting, but couldn't quite figure it out. That sealed the deal. She's really a love. Congratulations, Tina! Very happy for you guys Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Congratulations! 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...
smurfette Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 One very interesting difference is that all podis I know love, love, love to dig holes.... I guess they come from a long line of mining dogs....seven dwarves style. ;-) 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...
45MPHK9 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Congrats on Hazel. Hope your broken hearts are on the mend after losing Irene. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 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...
robinw Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Saw this picture and thought of you Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teensy Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thanks guys. She just roached for the first time for about 3 seconds. I was very close to getting a picture, but was just a little too slow. She is only just starting to come out of her shell. She's a bit underweight, and had been doing that not eating, but trying to hide the bowl under a blanket, thing. We finally figured out that she does not like poultry at all. Also really doesn't like canned food. Loves: all things beef and raw, but will also acquiesce to Orijen Regional Red. She's been eating really well since we we switched. She definitely has higher prey drive and is more agile than Irene was. She is pretty much constantly hunting. And the way she leaps and stretches out her body, like that picture above, is really impressive. I would never leave this dog out in the backyard alone, 6-foot fence and all. I have a whole new routine around the morning outing. Make coffee first. Drink coffee while putzing around the backyard. I have a feeling my yard is going to be looking pretty great this year, since I need something to do while she looks for squirrels. Irene was pretty much all business in the morning. This morning I was picking up debris and she surprised me by charging up to me, skidding to a play bow and taking off again. I thought it was cool, because she mostly doesn't notice me at all when we're outside, unless I am a within a foot of her nose with a piece of cheese. I'll post more pictures as we go. She is settling in nicely and doing very well, I think, and definitely has brought some cheer to this house after losing Irene. Dogless is no way to go through life, amirite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) She already loves you She seems very sweet. Edited March 23, 2016 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Yay! Congrats!!! Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 More photos please! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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