Attitudes sometimes are amazing. I met a neighbour last night who came over to chat for the first time when I was taking Mason out after watching us on our walks for nearly a year.
He wanted to know what had made me choose a greyhound because he had always thought they were vicious and uncontrollable.
When I pointed out dogs with that nature couldn't be raced because they would attack each other and were, therefore, not bred from he seemed taken aback.
During our brief chat a woman with a small fluffy puppy stopped to say hello and a couple of young boys came to pet Mason so I hope he realised how wrong the stereotype is.
At the end of the day all breeds of dogs can have issues, its a shame greyhounds get such a raw deal about theirs.

Branston is a very handsome chap, Mason better watch the competition for next years hotdog show

Branston was always a favourite and I think it's fantastic that he's doing so well with you. Great job.

Hi Kate,

the ever so handsome Branston is still here, and still commandering the sofa

That's him been here for a year on the 27th of this month (where did that year go?? ) but it really is no hardship at all having him here as he's such a brilliant big fella.

He's being going to obediance classes with a cople of other GAL hounds in order to socialise him with other dogs and overall he's done brilliantly. there's loads of dogs of all shapes and sizes that go to the class and he's exceeded all my expectations on how well he's coped, in fact on a couple of occassions he's just had a lie down while the other dogs are doing their thing, which is something i never thought i'd see. at the last class we were at the trainer had him parade around the centre of the hall with all the other dogs sitting around, he held it together really well and never lunged or barked once, i was so proud of him! I've noticed a big difference in him in general over the past year, but especially since going to the classes, he's far more relaxed when we're out for a walk now & for me it isnt like going on a military exercise trying to spot rogue dogs on the horizon!

We made it down to the walk at the strathclyde park today and he loved all the fuss that was made of him, he did really well up until the end where i think it all got a wee bit overwhelming for him, but lots of cuddles and reassurance (and a wee stint in iluska's very comfy car) and he was back to his waggy self.

I've not taken many pics of late but just to remind people of how devilishly handsome and laid back he is...(i've not quite fathomed the date thing on my camera, just in case people think i have a Michael J Fox flux capacitor thing going on! lol)




Although he's not had much of a chance to do it this year, one of his favourite things is sunbathing

Hi Karen, great to see Mr.Pickles(Branston)looking sooo good,where does time go?i can't believe how long you've had him,it's great he's doing so well at the taining classes,Linda always gives us a quick update when she brings sammy home from the training,long may your success with him continue,keep up the good work patience wins through in the end.Rachel.

He's a gorgeous fella. Glad to hear he's doing so well.

Aww Karen - Branston is so beautiful! and I can say, hand on my heart, that he is in the best foster home ever! I will always hold that special plce for you having givin my boy Spoonie a great start! you need to come see him soon!