Akela and Keiki met Santa and their list was endless.
Here's my Jack, although a few years ago.
@Wendy---We don't dress our critters up for Christmas other than the occasional bow on their cute, little heads. However, I do dress my hubby up. There's two choices there: a "Ho Ho Ho" hat that's sort of a combination of a baseball cap and a stocking cap with a white pom pom on the end or a red/green antler headband. Of course he looks adorable in both! Oh my gosh, and I can't forget several pairs of Christmas socks which we both have. 
@Pat M wrote:@1) @Wendy---We don't dress our critters up for Christmas other than the occasional bow on their cute, little heads.
2) However, I do dress my hubby up. There's two choices there: a "Ho Ho Ho" hat that's sort of a combination of a baseball cap and a stocking cap with a white pom pom on the end or a red/green antler headband. Of course he looks adorable in both! Oh my gosh, and I can't forget several pairs of Christmas socks which we both have.
1) Me neither.. Dressed up dogs (NOT a hat or antlers for a photo, or a cute haloween something for an hour, or a waterproof cover for working dogs.... I mean people who treat their dogs like Barbie Dolls and the dogs have more dresses and jackets than their owners) are one of my pet hates.....
2) Is that the secret to your incredibly long happy marriage?
I'm with you on that particular pet peeve. 
@Wendy C wrote:I'm with you on that particular pet peeve.
Wendy one of my Facebook friends keeps posting pics of her Boston Terrier in a tutu with nailvarnish and pseudo Chanel jackets.... I nearly unfriended her a few times because it makes my eyes bleed.
No pics of anything christmas-y with dogs or cats from my house because a Christmas tree or decorations would last a grand total of 5 minutes (if that) with a ball obsessed Springer Spaniel and 4 cats (OK, 6 if we count the 2 stray / feral ones that don't officially live here and are NOT allowed in the house beyond the kitchen and CERTAINLY never on any furniture at all under any circumstances ever.....)
Like this one who is not on the bed in the guest room at all, ever, in any way.
@Petra R wrote:
@Pat M wrote:@1) @Wendy---We don't dress our critters up for Christmas other than the occasional bow on their cute, little heads.
2) However, I do dress my hubby up. There's two choices there: a "Ho Ho Ho" hat that's sort of a combination of a baseball cap and a stocking cap with a white pom pom on the end or a red/green antler headband. Of course he looks adorable in both! Oh my gosh, and I can't forget several pairs of Christmas socks which we both have.
1) Me neither.. Dressed up dogs (NOT a hat or antlers for a photo, or a cute haloween something for an hour, or a waterproof cover for working dogs.... I mean people who treat their dogs like Barbie Dolls and the dogs have more dresses and jackets than their owners) are one of my pet hates.....
2) Is that the secret to your incredibly long happy marriage?
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Petra, I've never considered that, but it just may have something to do with it-lol!
I was expecting Clover to be much more timid with Santa but she is the chillest possible dog. It was Shai that was a bit unsure of what was going on!
My husband permitted me to dress Shai in a tux for her graduation from puppy school ("absolutely NO DRESSES!") but I'm not allowed to dress them for Christmas. They'd probably destroy a costume anyway! And in any case, it's much harder to find costumes for medium-large dogs. Most of them are for the little ones.
@Jennifer D wrote:
I was expecting Clover to be much more timid with Santa but she is the chillest possible dog. It was Shai that was a bit unsure of what was going on!
My husband permitted me to dress Shai in a tux for her graduation from puppy school ("absolutely NO DRESSES!") but I'm not allowed to dress them for Christmas. They'd probably destroy a costume anyway! And in any case, it's much harder to find costumes for medium-large dogs. Most of them are for the little ones.
*cough*children's clothing section at the store and make adjustments as needed*cough*
Gorgeous pics everyone. 🙂 Hope you're all doing well and that the holidays are being kind as they slowly creep up.
I've always wanted to be able to contribute something to these threads but up until this weekend I could only enjoy pictures of other peoples' pets.
However, this past Saturday (Ortodox Christmas Eve) Basil the Greyhound joined our household. He's a sweet, elegant and curious boy. He does need to wear a coat in winter here in Minnesota because greyhounds barely have any body fat.
Hi Valeria,
He is really beautiful.
Like Nichola, I really like greyhounds, and here in Spain, they are really treated in a horrible way.
There are many associations that are dedicated to rescue them, but there are so many ...
Take care of him, they are very affectionate dogs.
And buy him a good coat 
Fashion update.
I turned an old jacket into a new coat for Basil. He looks pretty pleased with himself when he's wearing it. Now... we accept suggestions as to why a dog would need pockets.
In other Greyhound news, Clover has made friends with a Greyhound at our local dog park:
When we were there yesterday, she took him on in a race, and managed to nearly keep up with him! When she gets going, she is *much* faster than she looks. I wish I'd got it on video, I was amazed at how quick she was.
Thanks!
Nichola, he's almost 5 years old and retired from racing just a few months ago. He's mature but is still very playful and super cuddly.
Jennifer, he does nap A LOT. But I noticed he does it mostly when his humans are just sitting around with their computers. As soon as we start moving around the house doing something else, he gets up and participates in everything we do. And he loves his long walks. After 3 days of having him here, I'd say he's a perfect dog for somebody working from home on their computer.
Wendy and Maria, I'll try to post more pictures once we get him more fashionable coats for this cold weather (sorry Petra). The coat he came with from the rescue is ugly...
