We collected Biscuit on 4 December, and discerned from the papers, (and photo of his mum and dad) which came with him that he is a Whippet lurcher.  His dad is a whippet and he has a beard like his mother!.  He's 8 months, stands about 24 inches at the shoulder, brindle coat,  giant ears that stand right up, and amber eyes - the better to twist you around his paw! 

The first week we were all tense (we are new to this too), but we stuck to clockwork feed and walks, and things are now coming together.  The vet said he was a bit underweight, so we are giving him a bit more, but already his diet and exercise are paying off, as we can see his leg muscle coming in.

Biscuit knows most commands and is good at obeying if not over excited and he is listening.  Just want to get his recall at bit better, but he enjoys his time off the lead and comes back when ready, and keeps us in sight.

We are lucky where we are for walks as we have a lake and woods about 20 mins away, and he really does love it off the lead there, and looks like a deer in the woods.  He was really good about the water, stopping at the edge, and I put him on the lead if there are swans etc.  However, one day, a stray coot ran off the grass, across our path, Biscuit gave chase and forgot to stop at the water.  He ran on water for about 2 secs, and I was just about to wade in, when he turned and swam back to shore, mighty shocked, but fine.

We are seeing his humour and intelligence coming out, now that he is more relaxed.  He likes to play finding the treat under the cup etc., and he has a very sweet nature.  He is quite brave, showing no nerves around other dogs etc., and likes to wind up dogs behind fences who act manic when he is walking by.

Out walking we were so smug when we stopped to chat to a dalmatian puppy and owner, and a jogger ran by, stopped and exclaimed "What a gorgeous dog" and bee lined to Biscuit!

Hope all those that met Biscuit find this reassuring that he is thriving.