Re: [PyrNet-L] Rescued Dog Energy Level

["Daniel J Olson" <SCARS5@prodigy.net>]

I too have just rescued a pyr, not from a shelter but from my brother who
didn't want to keep her.  She is 4yrs old and the most layed back dog I have
ever known.  It took her a few days to adjust to us, she didn't eat much and
mostly just layed around.  She is a little more playful now but still mostly
a couch potatoe. We have had her for almost 2 months now seems like we have
had her forever can't imagine life without her now.
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Presnell <srp@zgi.com>
To: pyrnet-l@gamerz.net <pyrnet-l@gamerz.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 09, 1998 11:33 AM
Subject: [PyrNet-L] Rescued Dog Energy Level


>Hi Folks,
> I'm the Dad of the Pyr that was recently rescued from the pound,
>my wife, Stephanie, posted about rescuing the dog.  We've named him Yukon.
>
>It's only the sixth day that we've had him, and so I guess we're still
>learning about his individual qualities, but as a new Dad, I'm a little
>concerned about his energy level and whether he might not be feeling
>well (he was exposed to "Kennel Cough" in the pound, which we're told
>has a 10 day incubation period).
>
>In the first couple of days he "asked" to take walks - went up to
>the fence gate and waited for someone to notice.  Over the weekend
>we took him for about 1/2 mile walks, twice a day.
>
>In the last couple of days he's not been asking for walks, and yesterday
>afternoon he was pretty lethargic (I was walking, almost dragging him,
>where with other dog breeds, they usually take me for a walk).
>
>His eyes are looking a little red, but not much has changed (still
>drooling, probably from the chipped tooth, and the overall stress
>of changing location).  He was breathing hard much of the early
>evening (while laying down), by this morning, he seemed pretty
>much OK, but still, he didn't "ask" to go for a walk.
>
>Can someone comment on the energy level of Pyrs in general,
>and maybe more specifically with the process of adjusting
>from the pound to a new household?
>
>How often does your pyr ask to be walked?
>
> Thanks.
>
> - Scott (srp@zgi.com)