Well its been two weeks since we were adopted by Holly, and we obviously didn't have a real life prior to that, as every topic of conversation has Holly or Deerhounds mentioned in it somewhere!Her confidence has improved so quickly and her mentor (Max - the loopy Deerhound/Whippet cross, with no idea of canine etiquette, has suddenly developed manners, and they enjoy sharing meals together - even though both bowls contain the same ingredients, the other dish is always more interesting!) shadows her every move.
The other joy is the morning greeting, this has gone from a cursory glance on the first morning, to the now fully confident Deerhound 'where have you been, and where is my breakfast' routine.
The morning walk has turned into an interesting exercise, as Holly now finds the rabbits, and their trails as objects of interest, instead of a boring drag around a field with her new owners.
Unfortunately we still are unable to upload any photographs of Honey & Max (any help on this matter would be great,as we could then bore you all with photo's as well).

AS you can see,I have now cracked the mystery of uploading photo's, so please disregard the last paragraph, and I'll try again

This is Holly & Max, on their first day together.

And this is Max

Welcome to the forum Pete. Deerhound people seldom bother with gossip as we find our deeries far more interesting than human antics. So glad you got the hang of picture posting as we can now see with absolute clarity that both Max and Holly are lovely. And sharing everything already, even their food bowls - we could all learn a lesson there! Look forward to hearing more

Some lovely photos and the dogs look quite content keep up the good work

I do love a happy ending So glad Holly is settled and happy and Max looks as if he is smiling!

Wonderful to see Holly has settled in well and that her and Max are good buddies

Just a quicky to thank everyone who warmly welcomed us to the Deerhound Forum, and your interesting and pleasing comments. Can it only be three weeks (to the day) that we picked up Holly from Sally and Alan, and with their good wishes and advise ringing in our ears, set off home. We were expecting some minor problems,but Holly hadn't read the same books as we had, and within a short period of time had settled in with Max as her self appointed best friend (and tormentor). Toys and bones are constantly offered up by Max for Holly to share, but all seem to be ignored - this is strange we thought! One day Caroline came in quietly to find Holly playing with a favourite toy of Max's, throwing it about the room and having great fun, when she noticed that she had an audience the toy was abandoned, and Holly decided that laying on her bed in true Deerhound fashion was a more in keeping with a three and a half year old lady!
Greetings are now enthusiastically administered, sloppy Deerhound kisses, and frantic tail wagging every morning, and when I arrive home from work. Max and Holly vying for the best position to say 'Hi dad,where have you been, and is it time for our walk yet?'
'Yes it's been an interesting three weeks, and with Sally and Alan's advise and Holly's brilliant take on life, we couldn't have asked for a better introduction to life with a Deerhound'
Must go now as Holly and Max are telling me its time for their evening walk.
PS
Why did no-one mention that Deerhounds seem to be champion 'burpers' (after eating her meal, Holly likes to come and lay her head in your lap for a cuddle and have her ears caressed, she then lifts her head and gazes into your eyes with her liquid hazel limpid pools, and belches-thanks for that one Sally and Alan)

Lovely to see her settled in. Well done to you for taking her in and Sally and Alan for sorting out such a great home.

She's beautiful!

The belching is a blessing in disguise. Better out than in

You are quite lucky its only belching in your face our two have no hesitation in turning the other end round and letting go!!!!!!!!!

lovely photos and really good to hear that she has settled so well into a loving home, with Max to help her along too.

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Yes, mine burps like a man, so funny, though nothing rom the other end. Mine also share meals, I have a 4 yr old DH and a 3 yr old Border Terrier, the DH would let anyone take his food, happily stand side by side to eat. Just another example of his gentlemanly behaviour!

Welcome Pete, well done to you all for offering Holly a home, brilliant

lovely to hear holly has settled in well i did happen to see her when i went to collect our pup kira. as for burping our other dh skye seems to do it just when someone is walking buy i do tend to get some some disaproving looks im sure they think its me, icant be botherd to tell otherwise

So glad to hear that everything is going so well

Elsie Grey once burped very loudly right in a judges face Ooops!

Elsie Grey does lots of things in front of judges then??!!!

She wouldn't be the inspiration of great posts by you Kerry if she were boring, bring it on, we love hearing all about her naughty ways!!!

So nice to see Holly has settled in well, Max looks a love too and he will help her settle in. Well done to Alan and Sally in getting a great home for Holly. Pictures are great.