Meet my future racer... Ice Princess

[Tonya]

She is a beautiful puppy! I don't think I'd ever seen a Greyhound puppy before. I hope to see more pictures!

[GreyhoundDaddy]

Originally posted by guster girl
I think she's gorgeous. Are you going to be able to see her run in any races?

sure wiil! that's also what's so cool about pre-adopting. I get updated pics from her owner all the time.. cute little stories and when she does start her career, I'll be able to watch from the very first time she sets foot on the track...

Jacksonville/Orange Park

That's where she's going to be someday

[GreyhoundDaddy]

Originally posted by LorraineO
no blinders,, I just have other views,, but like I said,, I hope she does well for you.. she is a gorgeous dog!!!!!

I can respect that

And I hope that when I post a link to one of her races one day, you'll all join me in rooting her on

[cloverfdx]

And I hope that when I post a link to one of her races one day, you'll all join me in rooting her on

Of course .

[PJ's Mom]

I don't agree with the racing, but she is adorable!

[dappledoxie]

She is very cute I love greyhounds and hey if she's already in this world, at least she'll have someone to love her forever already as well. Good luck little girl! I'll root you on

[CountryWolf07]

It's the same concept..

with Siberian Huskies.. they were bred to PULL sleds.. run... across the tundra, etc.. same with Alaskan Malamutes.. especially with pulling..

what about Beagles? They were bred to hunt, track down game.. same with Labrador Retrievers..

What I'm trying to say.. every dog has their "thing".

By the way, the pup is a total cutie!

[MomoftheFuzzy]

Originally posted by GreyhoundDaddy
The majority of hounds are graded off from racing between 2-3 years old. Exceptional racers from 4-5.

Sequoia, was one of those "exceptional" hounds...

Gino retired at 4!!! He was an exceptional one too but you already knew that, right, Uncle Chris?

[greysandmoregreys]

Icee is just the cuties little girl out there

Love the pictures and can't wait to see some more as she grows. I think she's going to look like my two white girls.

Coach finally gets his white baby

[BCBlondie]

Wow she's gorgeous!! I wish her luck in her racing career. I'm glad all the pups have homes and that they're well-taken care of.

Just wondering... I completely understand they were bred for running... Have you ever considered lure coursing instead of greyhound racing? http://www.asfa.org/

[PJ's Mom]

Originally posted by CountryWolf07
What I'm trying to say.. every dog has their "thing".

True, but people don't have to profit from dogs being run ragged on a track.

[7up]

Originally posted by GreyhoundDaddy
Jay, dont even start Oh ye afraid to identify HERSELF... as I've said before. until you feel comfortable spreading your vitriol in an other than anonymous way, please refrain from commenting on any of my threads.

Caroline, I understand and appreciate your position and your convictions...and, Icee does run when she wants...and she will continue to do so. If she doesn't run in her training and schooling.. she's going to coming ot west...Simple as that...

Dearest Greyhounddaddy, Not to bust your bubble, but anyone who has been around for a while already knows I am a female, so you are not revealing any secrets, as silly as they may be.

How is Icee going to run during the 18+ hours she is locked in her her crate every day? Even my retired hounds want to run and play more than that.

Jay

[GreyhoundDaddy]

Originally posted by BCBlondie
Wow she's gorgeous!! I wish her luck in her racing career. I'm glad all the pups have homes and that they're well-taken care of.

Just wondering... I completely understand they were bred for running... Have you ever considered lure coursing instead of greyhound racing? http://www.asfa.org/

I straightline raced Sequoia, and she broke a toe... fugettaboutit

[wmlcml6]

Originally posted by 7up
Dearest Greyhounddaddy, Not to bust your bubble, but anyone who has been around for a while already knows I am a female, so you are not revealing any secrets, as silly as they may be.

How is Icee going to run during the 18+ hours she is locked in her her crate every day? Even my retired hounds want to run and play more than that.

Jay

18+ hours does sound like a lot of hours at first glance. I figure I sleep about 8 hours a night, and most people work 8-10 hours a day. So figuring 18 hours of "down time" for the average household, that leaves 6 hours to play. Our racers are outside for about 2 hours every morning, and at least three more times each day for about one hour each turn out. That's five hours. They also get walked almost a mile twice a week, sprinted twice a week (where they run in groups of 2-6 other dogs with muzzles but they run free at their own pace), and race 1-2 times per week. Doesn't sound too bad to me. Right now Icee and her siblings are playing 24 hours a day if they want to.

[GreyhoundDaddy]

What are you? Carnac?

You know absolutely NOTHING of how she's being raised, who's raising her, where's she's at or anything else about her and yet, there you go... spouting off.

Rumor, assumption, conjecture...that's your bag, baby And again.. for what's gotta be at least the 3rd or 4th time.. please refrain from posting to anything I initiate.. your nasty attitude, venom, and uninformed opinions aren't welcome. Thanks