I noticed their synchronized whippet running from the beginning. It was shortly after Luke became a part of our family. I'd throw a toy and watch him and Milo run and play together with it. They moved the same for both short and long moments. One day I finally caught it on … [Read more...] about Synchronized Whippet Running
My Whippet Dream Come True
A long time ago, I had a dream about whippets. This was way back when Tiger was a puppy. I don't know what triggered it. Who really knows what happens in our minds while we sleep and why? It's all a big guess. Anyway, this one particular dream had me smiling when I woke up that … [Read more...] about My Whippet Dream Come True
Tiger, Our Miracle Dog
Our first whippet, Devo, had passed too early at only four years old. Right after, I was on a mission to find another one. This time I sought after breeders instead of looking through newspaper ads. I found one and made a call. She had one available. She had intended on showing … [Read more...] about Tiger, Our Miracle Dog
Devo, Our First Whippet
Devo was our first whippet. Additionally, he was our first full breed dog. What made me decide to switch from mixed breeds to a whippet? It all started one evening when we went to a party at one of my husband's co-worker's house. I looked over and saw the most beautiful dog I had … [Read more...] about Devo, Our First Whippet
Pancho, Our First Pack Dog
Sometimes getting a dog is planned out. Other times it is completely spontaneous. How Pancho came to join our family was spontaneous for sure. We had never thought about having more than one dog at a time. Then one day it all changed and we got our first pack dog. Our dog … [Read more...] about Pancho, Our First Pack Dog
Why it is Important to Socialize a Puppy
Are you thinking about getting a puppy? Or you just got one? My guess is you are searching the internet for information and run across articles on dog socialization. Hopefully, it's how you got to this one. So, I'll get right to the big question… Why is it important to … [Read more...] about Why it is Important to Socialize a Puppy
Crystal, Our Sweet Gentle Dog
So there we were - in our very own home. Sure it was a trailer however it was about a million times better than the roach-infested apartment we lived in after getting married. We had just lost Dusty, our first family dog. Then, as fate would have it, our neighbor's dog had … [Read more...] about Crystal, Our Sweet Gentle Dog
Dusty, Our First Family Dog
Way back in 1983, I got married. Shortly before the wedding, my dog Rowdy was run over by a car. It was the only sad part of an exciting time. After the wedding, we started our new life in an apartment. We soon discovered it was terribly roach infested. That led to us moving to … [Read more...] about Dusty, Our First Family Dog
Rowdy, My Second Dog
Things did not feel quite right after my first dog Butch was gone. The house had an emptiness. I missed having my dog buddy, especially during summer. I lived on a small street with only 2 nearby friends to play with. They would visit their mom for weeks while school was out. I'd … [Read more...] about Rowdy, My Second Dog
Butch, My First Dog
Butch was my first dog. I have no idea when or where my parents got him. All I know is that he is a part of my earliest memories. He was my buddy. I remember many times of sitting on the steps of the front porch with him beside me. He'd follow me around everywhere. I loved him. … [Read more...] about Butch, My First Dog