Posted by Solstice on September 11, 2011, at 12:26:23
In reply to Re: Thanks » Solstice, posted by floatingbridge on September 11, 2011, at 11:19:20
> Our tiny papillon was fragile-boned. We were advised not to let her jump from the couch to the floor. This was over cautious by far. And the absurdity of even trying to forbid her to jump. She was all spring :-)
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> Re: the greyhounds, I'll let Dinah speak to the realities of that breed. They are so elegant!
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> (We were also advised not to let our doxie jump to protect his spine, but he has proved to be vigorous and athletic--a real earth dog. When we first got him, so many people would ask about his spine, we were petrified he'd end up in one of those little two wheeled dog carts w/paralyzed back legs. Nope. He's just sleepy and arthritic and old now.....)I guess I'd have to worry about my wood and tile floors :-(
Maybe if you can just get them past puppy-hood, the greyhounds are ok? From what I've read, they are supposed to be fairly calm, and their strongest tendency is to just be demanding of their owners for attention and affection - as opposed to being highly active.
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