There's my sweet girl!!!!! And her sweet Daddy!!!

If anyone ever has any doubt about how well these puppies, in particular, are treated and how much they are loved, then they have simply to come and see them and meet their current mommy. She has to be one of the warmest, lovingest, sweetest women on the planet. And she goes out of her way daily to make sure that these babies are healthy, happy and and have wonderful lives. There is not a better mommy or friend that they or I could have.

Bred to run or not, they do LOVE to run! Not for long periods.... gosh that sure takes it out of you.... and then you have to rest for a long time. And they do love to play, and play they do... until they wear their little selves right out. It's hard work I'm telling you!

And as for GreyHoundDaddy. I'm not sure I've ever met a man who has loved and doted on (and spoiled) his baby more and who has been more proud of his baby girl regardless of what type of dog she is. So, it seems to me that this thread is about nothing more than a proud daddy showing off his new baby! And what a beautiful baby she is! And I am very proud that she will be going home with him one day.

And one other thing I have to say. Dogs DO smile... They can grin like crazy and a grinny dog is my favorite kind of dog..... have you never seen a grinning dog..... My dog grins from ear to ear when she greets people that she really loves or when she gets really excited or happy over something. And at 14 she rarely does anything that causes her to pant, so I can't really attribute it to that.

Sorry this is so long, but let's try to keep the focus here.... It does make me happy that there are so many people who are willing to make peace rather than argument. And basically to agree to disagree as it were.

What a beauty your new baby is.

Love and good wishes to all

puppy midwife extraordinaire

anne