Bonnie
Bonnie is my keeper puppy from my very first litter of Greyhounds, out of Dagny. Her sire, Seymor, was an American racing Greyhound that I greatly admired for his longevity, durability, and racing prowess. The litter was small (only two puppies), so Bonnie has been rather spoiled right from the start. She has all the spunk and bossy nature of her mother, but she's also very playful and affectionate towards those she considers friends and family.
Although competition is few and far between, Bonnie has done very well running in amateur racing and lure coursing. She finished her Gazehound Racing Champion title in spring 2023, and has major wins in both AKC and UKC lure coursing. I don't know if she will ever finish a field championship, but even if she never does, she has enjoyed herself immensely and that's all that matters.
Before she ever went racing, Bonnie was a quick study on hare coursing. She ran her first jackrabbit at the tender age of 6 months and has put many a hare in the bag in her short life. She seems to have the exact combination of speed and endurance that I was hoping to achieve with this breeding, and is a joy to watch run.
Bonnie also dabbles in nosework (an activity that we picked up during the COVID lockdown), and has shown considerable aptitude for it in spite of having me as her handler. We are certainly not trial-ready, but perhaps it might be something to consider in the future.
Bonnie is simply a delight. I have never met a dog with so much joy for life - who lives every single moment as though it may be her last. No matter how many years pass, she remains a puppy at heart, and reminds me to be grateful and happy for the simple things in life every single day.
Although competition is few and far between, Bonnie has done very well running in amateur racing and lure coursing. She finished her Gazehound Racing Champion title in spring 2023, and has major wins in both AKC and UKC lure coursing. I don't know if she will ever finish a field championship, but even if she never does, she has enjoyed herself immensely and that's all that matters.
Before she ever went racing, Bonnie was a quick study on hare coursing. She ran her first jackrabbit at the tender age of 6 months and has put many a hare in the bag in her short life. She seems to have the exact combination of speed and endurance that I was hoping to achieve with this breeding, and is a joy to watch run.
Bonnie also dabbles in nosework (an activity that we picked up during the COVID lockdown), and has shown considerable aptitude for it in spite of having me as her handler. We are certainly not trial-ready, but perhaps it might be something to consider in the future.
Bonnie is simply a delight. I have never met a dog with so much joy for life - who lives every single moment as though it may be her last. No matter how many years pass, she remains a puppy at heart, and reminds me to be grateful and happy for the simple things in life every single day.
