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borzoimom
02-15-2007, 10:42 AM
Its 5 F today, and at least the dogs are getting use to this ice. Hottie is 94 pounds, Zubin 110, Galina at 92 pounds- the ice is so bad they are walking on top of it VERY CAREFULLY.. They all look depressed with heads down- and although love the snow- this ice HAS GOT TO GO! The first two days I took them out two at a time on a flexi- now they know to stay up top, and just try to walk-.. Hottie is coping with it- and feels more dignified being off leash. He has a strong sense of self- something that is respected at all times.. ( He also speaks english- alias he can understand me in full sentences verses the other 3..) Femka would not be taped- she took two steps out- did her stuff and man she says " I am back in the house.. Obviously- not a happy group .. View My Video (http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=43fc0nb) View My Video (http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=4c3cz68) View My Video (http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=2le1npk)
Its a far cry from the week before in the snow.. View My Video (http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=3zkk6xh)
TFTpwnsYou
02-15-2007, 10:50 AM
Yeah, they are definitely a far cry from last week. I don't blame them. I don't look happy while trying to balence myself on a sheet of ice....lol.
critter crazy
02-15-2007, 10:51 AM
Awwww........they look so miserable!!!
borzoimom
02-15-2007, 10:56 AM
Awwww........they look so miserable!!!
Oh yea- .. The foot prints you see in the snow is yesterday when it hit the 20's in the sun.. Poor guys..
areias
02-15-2007, 11:11 AM
Awww...where is the video of the cardboard booties?? ;)
borzoimom
02-15-2007, 11:14 AM
Awww...where is the video of the cardboard booties?? ;)
They uh didnt uh work but that one time.. lol.. Hottie said he was not going to be seen in public with those on his feet.. " No thanks- I will just try to walk.."..
kimlovescats
02-15-2007, 01:24 PM
They definitely are watching their steps and ready to get back INDOORS! ;)
borzoimom
02-15-2007, 01:30 PM
They definitely are watching their steps and ready to get back INDOORS! ;)
AND sulking!! Day 3 of no running is catching up with the pups- my great room area has turned into puppy play. I dont blame them- they are use to at least 2 runs ( although short sometimes) but they are use to it.. They do look pitiful- never saw zubin walk with his head down before..
GreyhoundGirl
02-15-2007, 02:02 PM
... They look so sad...Poor babies........ adorable, poor babies. ;) At least one had hottie in it. :D
Anita Cholaine
02-15-2007, 02:03 PM
Aww, poor pups... They do look depressed!
Miss Z
02-15-2007, 04:44 PM
Aw, poor babies! I guess too much snow can be a bad thing when you're a borzoi! Give them a hug from me!

And by the way, your accent is ace :D
Husky15
02-15-2007, 05:05 PM
LOL! I agree, Zara! I was just thinking what an awesome accent.

Those poor pups. Like I said on Gabbly, Femka was probably the smart one to run out, do her thing and go back in. Ice would not feel good on the bare feet.
borzoimom
02-15-2007, 05:10 PM
LOL! I agree, Zara! I was just thinking what an awesome accent.

Those poor pups. Like I said on Gabbly, Femka was probably the smart one to run out, do her thing and go back in. Ice would not feel good on the bare feet.
lolll- glad you liked my accent too, but its southern- with fringes-... Poor guys- I felt sooooo sorry for them.. The snow was deep enough they could not sniff the grass, and the ice thick enough they couldnt fine the grass- nor how to walk!
borzoimom
02-15-2007, 08:31 PM
its worse tonight- we are now without wind offically 5 BELOW zero.. I took hottie out and poor guy only walked under the deck.. COME ON SPRING!!!
joycenalex
02-15-2007, 08:34 PM
princess pretty paws is NOT happy with the snow, then ice. she's cold and not at all happy with the slip sliding stepping. poor dog, at least i get boots and a coat, the princess wears a shirt and has 4 bare paws :eek:
borzoimom
02-15-2007, 08:47 PM
princess pretty paws is NOT happy with the snow, then ice. she's cold and not at all happy with the slip sliding stepping. poor dog, at least i get boots and a coat, the princess wears a shirt and has 4 bare paws :eek:
Awful isnt it??? My dogs are like one step from going on strike!
joycenalex
02-15-2007, 08:53 PM
i gave in and shoveled a 2 x 3 patch next to the house, as close to cover as i could get. after all, a princess....
borzoimom
02-15-2007, 09:28 PM
I wish there was a warmer place to take them to let them run.. I swear they all seem depressed..
borzoimom
02-16-2007, 07:05 AM
Another day at 5F degrees, with winds about 20-25 mph.. another day in ice land.. I had a hard time getting femka to even step outside the door this morning- she took one look, and backed up. Poor dogs!! :(
Kalei
02-16-2007, 06:22 PM
Aww poor doggies...its too cold to go outside isn't it poochies.

The last video was awesome! I just loved getting to see them run like that, and I laughed when they suddenly came running right close to the camera lol. And I'm glad you didn't blow away, that wind was pretty strong from the sounds of it.
borzoimom
02-16-2007, 07:03 PM
I hope the end is end sight for a few hours tomorrow morning.. Its supposed to get to 37 in the valley which means about 25 for us with sun- then it comes again.. Hopefully just the fluffy stuff- these guys need to run a little bit.
So far all are fine- even Hottie ( whew!! Thank God!)...