Was it fate that I ended up with an Italian Greyhound? Maybe not, but I thought it was interesting that I happened to take this photo of an Italian Greyhound statue on my trip to Eureka Springs back in July.
And now I have a real one:
Today is a test of our new relationship because it's raining outside and Katharine had warned me that IGs don't like to be wet or cold. That means they don't want to take care of any biological business outside in bad weather, even when they really need to.
We've been outside twice this morning and Toby wants nothing more than to go back inside. We're going to have to figure something out or it'll be a long fall and winter.
Otherwise, things are going swimmingly. Toby has found a toy he likes among the BlogPaws swag haul. It's a stuffed animal that squeaks when he bites it, and the cats are fascinated when he plays with it. Apparently the simulated sound of terrified prey is a big hit across all carnivorous species.
Now that it's gotten chilly outside (and in the house), Toby has moved from sleeping next to me on the bed to sleeping under the covers with me. Fortunately, he does not have any kind of doggy smell. Unfortunately, he tends to drool a bit when he sleeps, but then again so do I. It'll be a good incentive to change the sheets regularly.
Right now Toby is curled up in a little ball under my desk while I'm typing. What a cutie.
Maybe a doggy coat or raincoat would help? Old Navy had some last time I was there?
Posted by: karen | September 18, 2011 at 08:38 AM
Awesome! What a cute dog he is. It looks like fate was nudging you when you took the picture of the statue. I hope he isn't going inside! I wish I were going to the movie, but I am going to a "ladies' tea". I happy birthdayed Leah and actually have a present in mind to pick up. Hope you both can come to a birthday lunch soon. I'll buy yours, too! We are going to look at some collie puppies in Lone Jack next Thursday or Friday. Woot! bzh
Posted by: Barb Holter | September 18, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Well, I'm carnivorous and squeaky toys do very little for me !
Posted by: Keith | September 18, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Does he have a little raincoat and/or sweater? He is so cute!
Posted by: Rachel | September 18, 2011 at 09:22 PM
Maybe your next project should be a covered dog run in the back yard where Toby can both get some exercise and do his business.
Posted by: East Coast Girl | September 18, 2011 at 09:58 PM
Do no IG's have a doggy smell, or did you just luck out with him?
Posted by: Jill | September 19, 2011 at 06:35 PM