Oh FW. I didn't mean that modification should mean changing the breed so much that he can't do what he's bred to do. And I do realize that they are thinner than most dogs. But somehow, those pictures at the beach just look scary-thin. But I know his mommy is working on it and he should get just a little more meat on him, probably.
I had neighbors where I use to live who had a whole bunch of Irish Wolfhounds. They seemed to be careful breeders and showed their dogs. They were lean too. Of course, they had more hair so it was hard to tell just how lean. I think, no matter what, if I see pelvic bones sticking way out and a lot of depth in between ribs, where the tissue sinks deeply in, that just can't be right. I do know what you mean about the ribs showing a little bit etc. They can not be allowed to run the way they do with any excess weight. That could be very detrimental. So, I do understand that and I know they weren't bred for running on a tack originally. LOL. That came later. But yeah, I'm not that familiar with the breed, other than what I've heard or read, which isn't that much.
I don't think I'd want one though, as much as I admire them. I like some traits that tend to be diametrically opposed to many sight hounds. My Doberman, for example, although part of his make-up is a Greyhound, among other things, was compelled to stick to me like glue. He never wandered off the property...no training necessary for that. I like a little more bulk, but not too much. He was powerful and fast, very attached to me and smart as a whip...very quick to catch onto obedience stuff. But alas....I don't think I'll get anymore big dogs. I'm pretty much enamored with these little rug rats these days and they're sooooo easy.
I had neighbors where I use to live who had a whole bunch of Irish Wolfhounds. They seemed to be careful breeders and showed their dogs. They were lean too. Of course, they had more hair so it was hard to tell just how lean. I think, no matter what, if I see pelvic bones sticking way out and a lot of depth in between ribs, where the tissue sinks deeply in, that just can't be right. I do know what you mean about the ribs showing a little bit etc. They can not be allowed to run the way they do with any excess weight. That could be very detrimental. So, I do understand that and I know they weren't bred for running on a tack originally. LOL. That came later. But yeah, I'm not that familiar with the breed, other than what I've heard or read, which isn't that much.
I don't think I'd want one though, as much as I admire them. I like some traits that tend to be diametrically opposed to many sight hounds. My Doberman, for example, although part of his make-up is a Greyhound, among other things, was compelled to stick to me like glue. He never wandered off the property...no training necessary for that. I like a little more bulk, but not too much. He was powerful and fast, very attached to me and smart as a whip...very quick to catch onto obedience stuff. But alas....I don't think I'll get anymore big dogs. I'm pretty much enamored with these little rug rats these days and they're sooooo easy.