He's a darned cute Dog, isn't he? Perky, friendly, attractive. Gets along really well with people and other dogs. Cats, not so much. (In fact, not at all — he thinks of them as prey to be chased down.) I didn't measure him, but his back comes up to about my hip bone. So no, he is not small.
I'm told he is part Greyhound, so he's fast. (But I don't think he has ever been to a race track.) From the amount and pattern of grey on his back, I think he is part Irish Wolf Hound. His coat is really coarse. He loves going for walks — though I suspect not at -40 degrees (which is what we've had here lately). Aside from that, he's a big couch potato at home, and chooses to spend a lot of his time sleeping in his crate. Ideal Dog companion for a hibernating Bear.
Wally used to be on staff at our University, but when the decision was made to close the Animal Resource Centre (where he lived), poor Wally was rendered homeless.
Which led to Wally becoming our daughter-in-law's Dog.
A and our grandkids have been away, visiting her parents in Ontario. (Our son T stayed home and dealt with the workmen repairing their house.) This was my chance to get to know
Wally better by taking him for walks. Which is what we did. I'm sure he is strong enough to take me for a walk, but he is really mild-mannered, so we had no trouble.
So, if I mention Wally again, you'll know who I'm talking about.
Blessings, sloppy Dog kisses, and warm Bear hugs, everyone!
Awww, so cute. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat he is. And really friendly too. Loves to cuddle up if you take the time.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Oh what a beauty he is! You now that I am dog lover, now that I have my Layla! I am looking forward to some sweet Wally stories now Bear.
ReplyDeleteWally is a sweetheart. I'm sure he and Layla would make good friends. They could run circles around each other.
DeleteWally stories. Hmmmm. I'm pretty careful about what I say on my blog about family. I'll have to check with Wally about that.
Blessings and Bear hugs, to you and Layla. And the rest of the family.
Are you going to be able to keep him - seems like you like him!
ReplyDeleteI don't think keeping him is in the cards. He lives with son, dil and kids. I just take him for walks. If that changes, I'll let you know.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs, Sandie!
I LOVE sloppy dog kisses, Bear! And he looks able to give them very well indeed. Love the pictures, thank you! :-)
ReplyDeleteI think Wally would love you, too, especially if you took him for walks — but not quite as long as your Trailblazers' hikes.
DeleteGlad you like the pictures.
Blessings and Bear hugs, DJan!
He's a lovely beast and a very lucky one to have such fine friends. Please stay warm.
ReplyDeleteHe is a lovely critter! That's shy I enjoy his company. And he's not as demanding as Crow.
DeleteTemperature was up to -5C today. Tomorrow: -4, but with snow.
Blessings and Bear hugs, susan.
I'm a sucker for a sweet furry thing! What a cutie! Oh, the dog, too.
ReplyDelete;)
I'd be prepared to bet that Evil Twin wrote that for you! But it is very nice, nonetheless.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs, Reffie!
He's a handsome devil--& I think he knows it!!
ReplyDeleteHe is and he does. Yet Wally is still quite delightful.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs, fishducky!
Great to see Bear have a good time with Wally. I am sure Wally loves that as well.
ReplyDeletePat his head for me, dear bear.
Wally and I are indeed having fun, together. I'll pass along your head pat!
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs, KK!
Wally is quite handsome, Bear, and you also look quite handsome in these dual portraits.
ReplyDeleteJust yesterday I saw a dog in my own NYC neighborhood who resembled Wally. The NYC pup also seemed to have a charming, easy going personality.
Hoping your neighborhood will warm up a bit soon. That's what's happened over here...of course, that also means rain for tomorrow.
xo
Yes, Wally is quite the dog.
DeleteWarming neighbourhood? That's good. Ours is warming, too. Still not up to 0C (32F), but getting better. However, we can surely do without the rain, which means ice storms up here. Ice storms = dangerous roads, and downed power lines, and lots of unhappiness.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
He's a handsome fella....and so is Wally! :)
ReplyDeleteYes. I can see the Irish Wolfhound in him. He is a lovely dog, and I'm sure that he is getting as much love as he is giving.
And....since it is below zero, might I ask you to put something around your face and on your hands!! You are gonna freeze!! Just because you are a bear, doesn't mean that you don't have to bundle up in those kinds of temperatures. Stay warm my friend.
Hugs,
Jackie
You are such a sweetheart, Jackie! Thanks.
DeleteActually, I do dress well. Just having a more casual moment with Wally at our house, before I walked him home to our dil's place. When it gets up to -5C (23F), the weather doesn't seem cold at all. Not like a couple of days ago, when it was around -40 (C and F).
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Welcome Wally...so glad you landed in such a great home! Licks and sniffs, skip
ReplyDeleteThanks, skip! I'll pass your greeting along to Wally when we go for our walk this afternoon.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs, to you and Zoe, too!
What a handsome guy!
ReplyDeleteWally too!
Yes I know Jackie beat me to it, but great minds think alike :)
And you have way too much snow going on there... you wont see the ground until april, yikes!
xoxox
You are being such sweetheart!
DeleteWhat is it that you want? (Just kidding!)
This is about a normal amount of snow. And, yes, it will likely be gone sometime between mid-March and April. These things happen with some regularity up here.
Blessings and Bear hugs, Janice!
He's cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend, Bear. ☺
He is cute, and I think he knows it.
DeleteI hope you have a wonderful weekend, too, Dana!
Blessings and Bear hugs.
Oh my goodness- he is so tall! He has a sweet face- easy to fall in love with. Stay warm on your walks- love your hat...very spiffy!
ReplyDeleteTall, but sweet. That, indeed is Wally. And we do stay warm (or fairly warm) on our outings. This is my light-weight, warm-weather hat, thanks. When it gets to -10 or -15C (down to 5F) I put on a heavier, warmer hat.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs, Terri
This looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Just keep Wally away from my felines! ;)
ReplyDeleteNice to see you, Bear.
A beautiful friendship, indeed. And thanks.
DeleteI think Wally might even be able to make friends with your cats, if they were introduced to each other in the house, and the cats stayed calm. After a few dozen such encounters, things might work well.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Wally is a very handsome boy and incredibly tall!
ReplyDelete-40° is incredibly cold! It was +16°C here in the Loire yesterday. Winter doesn't seem to have properly arrived here yet. But we are back home in the UK tomorrow where it is always that bit worse, although so far we have thankfully had no snow yet.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
And Happy New Year to you too, Jean. Greetings from Wally to Lulu!
DeleteYes, -40 is a bit cool, but we get that sort of thing in our winters, so most people shrug, keep calm, and carry on. Nice fresh weather in the Loire. Weather in the UK is a it much — we've seen pictures of the flooding on our tv over here. Trust you are high and dry.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
He is wonderful! Now you must go find Wally and read the next few words out loud:
ReplyDeleteArrrrrf, grrrrr, are, bow wow! He'll understand. 🐵
I did as you said. Wally looked at me out of the corner of his eye. I believe he thought I was demented. Somebody else now knows Bear's nature. Sigh!
DeleteBlessings and poetic Bear hugs, Helen.
I think Wally is just perfect for a grumpy Bear!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a fine dog and yes I heard grey hounds are very good house dogs and sleep a lot and they do like a good chase.
I love Irish Wolf hounds too They are such majestic dogs
How wonderful to have such a companion for walks, for talks, for general company. Thanks for introducing him to us.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I saw him at your side, I suspected he was part Irish Wolfhound. Greyhounds are notorious couch potatoes. Wally is adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I can see the greyhound in Wally. He looks so sweet and easygoing
ReplyDeleteI cherish my relationships with dogs. I'm glad you will have Wally as a family member friend. Nothing better
Good to see you! I like !
Love
kj
Thank you for your kindness to me and Wally. He is, indeed, sweet and easygoing. Nice to have a chance to walk him once in a while.
ReplyDeleteNow that we've moved to a house with a high-fenced yard, I've been thinking about getting another dog. But any dog would take money and energy on my part, and could outlive me. Strange, that. Very strange. Still, one needs to encounter one's own mortality at some point, and be fair with others in the process. Including a dog.
Blessings and Bear hugs, kl!
You two look famous together. That is so kind to adopt those dogs and your daughter-in-law has a good heart. My son just adopted a dog after their 16 yr old dog died last year.The best companions.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Manzi. Hope you continue to stay well in the cold!
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Beautiful dog! And he matches your beard!
ReplyDeleteHadn't thought of that colour match, Susan, but, well, yes. Thanks.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
I guess my comment the other day did not go through. I was so happy to see this lovely new friend in your life! He is so beautiful! I look forward to lots of fun wally stories to come!
ReplyDeleteSusie ...and Layla!
You and Wally is darned cute. Loved the pictures. The Grey hound is very visible in Wally and I've heard they are really sweet animals.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pictures of our cuteness. Thanks. And is is a sweet dog, indeed.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Wow - what a super dog!
ReplyDeleteYes, and he's actually quite fun. As I recall, you have a couple that look like Border Collies.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs.
He is beautiful! Do you walk him or does he walk you?
ReplyDeleteYeah, he is neat. About who walks whom, let's just say we go for walks together.
DeleteI'd love to know more about your adventure to Guatemala.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
What a beautiful dog! I don't think I have ever seen one like that before.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Wally is a lovely fellow. When you start cross-breeding dogs, you sometimes come up with interesting combinations, so I'm not surprised that you've not seen one like this. Neither had I, until I met Wally.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Greetings Rob-bear,
ReplyDeleteWally is indeed an adorable looking dog. No doubt, another wonderful example of the unconditional, non-judgemental love that we animals share.
Pawsitive wishes,
Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!
Thank you so much for your pawsitive note, Penny. Wally is a wonderful dog, as you have said. I'll pass on your best wishes when I walk him this afternoon.
DeleteBlessings and (gentle) Bear hugs!
What a gorgeous dog - he actually looks like he might have some Russian Wolf Hound in him.
ReplyDeleteHe is a fine fellow indeed, Amanda. I wondered about him being part Borzoi, but shape and colour configurations don't entirely match, though that may have to do with th Greyhound in him. But whatever he is, he's lovely.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
He looks very handsome in the snow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dog, I'm so glad your daughter-in-law was able to adopt him. You two look like a great pair together. That's some cold weather you have. No snow here, temps in the 20sF at night and in the 60sF during the day. Sort of fall. Yes I know about llamas, met them when I worked at the rescue where they used one to protect the goats, as do many of our neighbors around here. I witnessed a llama incident there that I post about today. Thanks for stopping by so much lately. And please send some cold weather down here, OK.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad Wally got a good home! Lovely dog.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I think that's only the second time you've posted a photo of yourself - the first time was with your nephew? I like your cap! What a gorgeous dog,beautiful face, lovely mix. If he's greyhound does he run and run if you let him off the leash? My friend had greyhounds and she could only run them in a paddock (field) as they would just have kept running forever. Lovely that he gets on with dogs too, message for us all in that.
ReplyDeleteDogs are all heart, and I thought "Russian Wolfhound" when I saw him. Maybe your daughter will forget to pick him up. Since I have to sleep in the recliner sofa, Joe started sleeping on the other side, so we'd still be together. Now Beau sleeps between us, with his hind legs shoved into Joe and his nose shoved into my hip. Now THAT is a pack according to the animal kingdom, and they know best.
ReplyDeleteWally never got as far as staying with us. I went over to his place every day and took him for a walk. Not quite sure if I'm ready to have another dog in our house. But having a "half share" of Wally is a good start.
DeleteYup; Beau knows how to be a "pack" animal; he fits right in. Wish Humans knew more about that.
Blessings and Bear hugs, lotta!
You and your granddog are an adorable couple. :) So good of your daughter and SIL to adopt him.
DeleteCouldn't help but notice your necklace with what appears to be rings on it. May I inquire?
He is dil's dog. Daughter has a couple of others.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs, Anita.
Wally is so cute! Big Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeleteWally thanks you for his kindness, and sends a big wet kiss.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!