When Greyhounds collide...

...they snarl at each other. So we found out on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon at Ocean Beach. Taking your dogs to the beach is a treat in so many ways. Obviously the best is the unbridled joy the dogs find running down the beach, loving every second of sight, sound and smell. Today was the most crowded the beach has been in more than twenty-six years of wonderful experience with sunny days and San Francisco's most popular beach. And there were more dogs of every size, type and temperament--each one intent on doing his or her favorite thing: chasing sticks or balls, running into the water, faithfully following his or her owner--or in the case of our dog Argie, (pictured above)--chasing other dogs. As a recent and beloved addition (see earlier post: The new dog) we're just discovering Argie's potential when he gets a good clip going. We've only been able to speculate at Argie's bloodline. Even to casual observers, it's clear that there's a lot of "greyhound" going on. There's obviously some "sight-hound", too. That's why Argie spotted him first.

The black breyhound was cantering toward us: the black dog's eyes locked on his owner, craning his neck as the owner was trying to keep up. Argie froze and fixated on the approaching dog. The moment the black greyhound spotted Argie, it was Game ON!

"I think we got ourselves a race-track here, Folks!" The two dogs gave themselves over to their genetic inheritance and raced each other in ever-tightening circles to the delight of some, the horror of others. The absolutely jaw-dropping demonstration of how fast Greyhounds can run and avoid obstacles was on display for everyone to see. As their last lap was coming to a close, they collided slightly with each other and both let out a ferocious snarl before trotting happily back to their owners with a genuine look of "did ya see me beat him there???"

Dogs show us our truest nature...just watch how easily they go with theirs.