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Size matters at the dog park
Monday, May 12th, 2008My wife and I were trying out a dog park with our Italian Greyhounds and discovered this problem. Some Whippets decided to go after our dogs and it was very scary. After that scary encounter we never let our dogs loose in a dog park. We would find places away from the bigger dogs […]
Children’s book author in Edwards on Saturday
Monday, May 5th, 2008
The inspirational children’s story of Gracie and Diane Dike, Ph.D., “Gracie Comes Home,” book one in The Adventures of Gracie and Diane series, is now available in Spanish.
Book one introduces Gracie, the adorable Italian Greyhound, where she came from, and how she ended up homeless and needing surgery in a Colorado animal hospital. It also […]
Investigation continues in dog breeder case
Monday, April 28th, 2008[Editor] I have been hearing about case like this more and more. Good intentions that have gone wrong.
Some of the dogs had mange, other skin diseases, infections and injured limbs. The dogs — which included Boston terrier, Chihuahua, Italian greyhound, Maltese, papillon, Dalmatian, poodle and Norwegian elkhound breeds — were taken to the South […]
Investigators look for cause of Northampton house fire
Thursday, April 24th, 2008 [Editor] Very scary. I am sure it would be very hard to get my dogs out because they would freak!
In the confusion, O’Connell’s 2-year-old Italian greyhound named Toby escaped his house and there was a frantic 20-minute search before he was located at a nearby medical building.
You can read the article here.
Event is for, by the dogs
Saturday, April 12th, 2008 Other faculty members and their pets, as well as students, made up much of the crowd. A boxer sniffed cocker spaniels. An Italian greyhound huddled in its owner’s arms. Daisy, who belongs to student Allie Scherer, come in a pink tutu. Pets and humans alike enjoyed the warm, sunny weather.
“I think it’s awesome,” said Mike. […]
Best in Show: Dogs and their handlers pack the Convo for annual competition
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 [Editor]This article really isn’t about an Italian Greyhound, but… it has a nice picture of an Italian Greyhound. Couldn’t resist.
Corinne Kolzow is not old enough to compete against her peers, but she can play with the big dogs.
Kolzow, 8, of Elburn was one of the youngest handlers Sunday during the Kennel Club of Yorkville’s […]
Ugliest Dog Competition 2008 Has a Winner
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 San Diego crowned its “ugliest dog” Sunday during the 13th annual “Ugly Dog Contest.”
Victoria, an Italian greyhound, won the contest for the second year in a row.
I am not sure how I feel about an Italian Greyhound being called ugly… but it for a good cause.
Dog pincher who used children jailed
Monday, February 4th, 2008 Laredana Rain stole the $700 Italian greyhound pup from a Fountain Gate pet shop because her son, who suffered from behavioural problems, “was crying incessantly and wanted the dog”, her lawyer said.
Ms Rain, 34, of Narre Warren South, pleaded guilty in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court to stealing the dog from Pets At Home on […]
Seen/Scene: SpawZ keeps dogs paddling fit
Saturday, January 5th, 2008 The warm-water exercise reduces pressure on joints, improves circulation and strengthens muscles. For most, it’s also fun, although some dogs aren’t thrilled about wet time.
Walter, a year-old Italian greyhound, swims twice a week in the pool, paddling against the resistance provided by trainer Andrea Murphy, a licensed small animal massage therapist.
Walter had surgery 12 […]
CPR = conked poodle revived
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 Not a story about an Italian Greyhound, but a very nice story.
As Joe stuffed the bird, it swiveled on the kitchen counter, knocking a heavy pot of stuffing — bam! — to the kitchen floor.
He reached to retrieve the pot, and there lay Mango.
“Oh, no!” Roxanne remembered hearing him cry. “She’s dead.”
Joe scooped up […]