They are made well, priced right and come in a wide array of fabric choices!
We are building up quite a collection and Enzo and Roxy give them 2 paws up!
Check out more of our favorite places on the web here - www.4theloveofsighthounds.com/links.htm
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Our Favorite Place For Collars
I just want to say that we love Happy Tail Collars!
They are made well, priced right and come in a wide array of fabric choices!
We are building up quite a collection and Enzo and Roxy give them 2 paws up!
Check out more of our favorite places on the web here - www.4theloveofsighthounds.com/links.htm
They are made well, priced right and come in a wide array of fabric choices!
We are building up quite a collection and Enzo and Roxy give them 2 paws up!
Check out more of our favorite places on the web here - www.4theloveofsighthounds.com/links.htm
Sighthound Lovers Trivia/Fun Facts
Sighthound Lovers Trivia/Fun Facts:
- Sighthounds are known for their keen sight; they were once used to chase down and hunt prey. But did you know that when they run, they often see better far away than up close?!
- The Greyhound is the fastest of the sighthound family. Greyhounds, can run at speeds up to 40+ mph (64 km/h). They are often lovingly referred to as "40mph couch potatoes" as they are often found lounging around the house.
- Greyhounds are thought to be the oldest of all the sighthound breeds; though the Afghan Hound and Saluki are not far behind.
- The Whippet gets its name from an old expression "whip it" meaning to move quickly. Whippets are very similar to Greyhounds only smaller; the breed is thought to have come from cross breeding the Greyhound, Italian greyhound and Terrier. They were once referred to as "The Poor Mans Greyhound".
- The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthound family. This toy breed is often found in the lap of their owners or sleeping burrowed under the covers. They are lovingly known as an iggy or an IG for short. IG's love to run just as much as their Greyhound and Whippet cousins, and they are quite fast despite their small size.
See more online at - http://www.4theloveofsighthounds.com/trivia.htm
- Sighthounds are known for their keen sight; they were once used to chase down and hunt prey. But did you know that when they run, they often see better far away than up close?!
- The Greyhound is the fastest of the sighthound family. Greyhounds, can run at speeds up to 40+ mph (64 km/h). They are often lovingly referred to as "40mph couch potatoes" as they are often found lounging around the house.
- Greyhounds are thought to be the oldest of all the sighthound breeds; though the Afghan Hound and Saluki are not far behind.
- The Whippet gets its name from an old expression "whip it" meaning to move quickly. Whippets are very similar to Greyhounds only smaller; the breed is thought to have come from cross breeding the Greyhound, Italian greyhound and Terrier. They were once referred to as "The Poor Mans Greyhound".
- The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthound family. This toy breed is often found in the lap of their owners or sleeping burrowed under the covers. They are lovingly known as an iggy or an IG for short. IG's love to run just as much as their Greyhound and Whippet cousins, and they are quite fast despite their small size.
See more online at - http://www.4theloveofsighthounds.com/trivia.htm
It's "Just" A Dog
I saw this online and wanted to share ...
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," Or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," But I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," And in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." See, this "just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future; the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man or woman." So the next time you hear the phrase it's "just a dog", just smile ... because they "just don't understand."
This made me a little teary; I sent it to all the people that have ever said "It's just a dog" to me.
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," Or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," But I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," And in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." See, this "just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future; the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man or woman." So the next time you hear the phrase it's "just a dog", just smile ... because they "just don't understand."
-Written by an unknown Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - From the Therapy Dog Inc. News Magazine
This made me a little teary; I sent it to all the people that have ever said "It's just a dog" to me.
4TheLoveOfSighthounds.com
I started a website and message board devoted to sighthounds and those (adults) that love them - 4TheLoveOfSighthounds.com
I hope you all will check it out :-)
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