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[chessielady]

@just bee  I had a friend that always said that Afghan Hounds were so dense that they could get lost on the end of their leash.

And a big no to any corded dog. You do not bathe them you just soak them in a big tub of water up to their ears with a gentle swish or two!

[just bee]

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@geezerette wrote:

@just bee 

Sounds just like the usual Rottweiler descriptions. 😉

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@geezerette 

And then there are the ones in the "Good Dog" category....

A well-bred and properly raised Rottie will be calm and confident, courageous but not unduly aggressive. The aloof demeanor these world-class guardians present to outsiders belies the playfulness, and downright silliness, that endear Rotties to their loved ones. (No one told the Rottie he's not a toy breed, so he is liable to plop onto your lap for a cuddle.) 

[just bee]

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@chessielady wrote:

@just bee  I had a friend that always said that Afghan Hounds were so dense that they could get lost on the end of their leash.

And a big no to any corded dog. You do not bathe them you just soak them in a big tub of water up to their ears with a gentle swish or two!

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@chessielady 

The Afghan Hound is a special breed for special people. A breed expert writes, 'It's not the breed for all would-be dog owners, but where the dog and owner combination is right, no animal can equal the Afghan Hound as a pet.'

There are different ways to interpret that. 

To be fair, in California we lived near a high school where sighthounds and their owners would gather for lure coursing.

The Afghans were impressive.  But I admit I prefer a "meatier" breed.

[just bee]

Speaking of sporting events, we just made a Costco run.

[just bee]

So what happens if the weather doesn't clear up?

Cancel the race?

[AuntG]

Suffering from cabin fever. I'm the kind of person who has to be outside, even if it's a walk around the house. Well, after eight inches of snow, followed by wind and extremely cold temps, I can't get outside. There's nothing on TV either. DH is watching some old shows that he pulled up on the History Channel. I've learned more than I need to know about ghost ships!

[geezerette]

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@just bee wrote:

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@geezerette wrote:

@just bee 

Sounds just like the usual Rottweiler descriptions. 😉

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@geezerette 

And then there are the ones in the "Good Dog" category....

A well-bred and properly raised Rottie will be calm and confident, courageous but not unduly aggressive. The aloof demeanor these world-class guardians present to outsiders belies the playfulness, and downright silliness, that endear Rotties to their loved ones. (No one told the Rottie he's not a toy breed, so he is liable to plop onto your lap for a cuddle.) 

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@just bee 

That looks all too familiar. 🥰

[geezerette]

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@just bee wrote:

So what happens if the weather doesn't clear up?

Cancel the race?

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@just bee 

Postpone?

It's got to be awfully bad for them to cancel.  I imagine they'll wait all day if need be.

[geezerette]

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@AuntG wrote:

Suffering from cabin fever. I'm the kind of person who has to be outside, even if it's a walk around the house. Well, after eight inches of snow, followed by wind and extremely cold temps, I can't get outside. There's nothing on TV either. DH is watching some old shows that he pulled up on the History Channel. I've learned more than I need to know about ghost ships!

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@AuntG 

I get like that when it snows a lot.  I get claustrophobic just knowing I can't get out, even if I have nowhere to go!

[just bee]

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@geezerette wrote:

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@just bee wrote:

So what happens if the weather doesn't clear up?

Cancel the race?

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@just bee 

Postpone?

It's got to be awfully bad for them to cancel.  I imagine they'll wait all day if need be.

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@geezerette 

Getting late.  And it's going to get dark.