Hi readers, what a busy fortnight we have had. Mum has been running the GAP greyhound lounge at the Brisbane RNA show and did a great job. We are all exhausted now but we had a great time meeting people and showing them what great pets we are.
It was also great to see some old friends at the show. We caught up with Gemma and her collie Stirling who placed third in his class, Serenah from
Serenah Photography Design dropped in to see Mum and Dad and we had a lot of fans from last year drop in to visit me and catch up.
My favorite day was the "hound" day when all breed of hounds were being judged. What fine fellows we hounds all are! We also got to meet a Mexican hairless dog which are very rare in Australia. My least favorite day was "small fluffy" day when the toy dogs were being judged. The yapping and general din was terrible and all those wee pooches with small dog syndrome led to a lot of scraps around the place. We greys are above all that as you will see in the pics. The old dog pavilion is notoriously hard to photograph in so I apologize for Dad's poor picture standard (that's his story and I won't question it as he gets my dinner for me).
This big fellow was very friendly.
Cami checks out the cranky crate.
Sometimes its all just too much!
Ha ha, Prancer has a teddy, Prancer has a teddy.
One of my personal assistants carries me back to the car.
Caffeine and cuddles help Mum to get through the day.
Princess fills in for a young fan's security blanket.
The cranky crate isn't just for hounds. Mitch takes five away from the crowds.
Franky spots a mullet hair style in the crowd.
"These are not the droids you are looking for". Loki uses his Jedi mind skills to avoid sharing the lounge.
I do some ear exercises to stay fit.
Our friend and greyhound owner Gemma in the ring with her collie dog Stirling.
Bowie attempts to warn a human pup that there is something on her back.
Gypsy looking cute.
Jay Jay doing his bit for our sponsors Advance.
Jay Jay feels that there is something not quite right about this fellow. A big hello to our stand neighbours from Guide Dogs Australia and their PR dog Iggy.
Prime Minister Julia points out her favorite attraction at the exhibition while moving forwards on the campaign trail.
Why the long face Lola?
Well, its not called the greyhound lounge for nothing you know.
Cuddles for all is our motto (along with Semper Fidelis, of course). Lola and I chill out.
An attempt on the world record for hounds on the lounge in public is underway. Better call the Guinness book of records people.
An outtake of Prancer at the advance stand. Treats were involved!
The final picture of my adopted brother doing his thing.
Marnie and Princess showing the non greys how its done in the obedience demonstration.
Amex the iggy spent a day with us on the stand. We had to explain that he wasn't a greyhound puppy!
This big guy was cute but soggy!
One of the show greys tell me he would rather be at the GAP stand getting adored by the crowds like I am.
Frankie comforts another young show goer.
Nobody has told Rennie that greyhounds aren't considered lapdogs.
Our foster greys stick together for support.
Marissa and Karen talk hounds while Tabi and Frankie listen in.
Crowds flock to our stand and call their friends to join them.
A disqualification from the toy section leaves the ring a shattered pooch.
More disqualifications followed shortly afterwards.
Somebody opened a tin of dachshunds and things went downhill from there!
Anyway Readers, I must go and have a snooze now. Until Next time - Murphy.
Somebody opened a tin of dachshunds and things went downhill from there!
