Do you remember Rizzo? The Very Lazy Greyhound? I’m sure regular readers will remember him, because he’s such a character, but if not, you can read about him here.
Today I logged onto Greytalk and found out that Rizzo has had a birthday! He is ten years old, and still as cute and lovable as ever. Seems he’s so cute, he gets his own birthday party, and even his own cake!
That’s his girlfriend Kiwi with him, hoping for a taste of that cake herself, and I’m assured that she did get her share. Well, it’s a bit rude to scoff the whole cake yourself, even if it is your party, and Rizzo is far too gentlemanly for that.
I doubt they played party games or drank too much lemonade, even though they look like kids in their Sponge Bob hats, but it looks like they had a good time, doesn’t it?
Yes. I’m inclined to agree. Completely, totally, utterly spoiled. The pair of them! Just as it should be.
As well as celebrating his birthday, Rizzo is also celebrating another very important milestone. He is now one year cancer-free. He’s a big, bouncy, mad puppy-dog of a ten-year old, much as my little Pirate Jack was. And Kiwi is a quiet, gentle, elegant girl who just loves to sleep – very similar to The Princess.
M, their human servant, tells me: ‘Kiwi basically deals with Rizzo’s wild nature and usually rolls over and ignores him, like any older, annoyed sister would do!’
That’s a little different from Princess Renie – she would yip and bark at Jack to keep him in line (from the comfort of her bed, naturally), but for all that, just like these two beautiful dogs, they loved each other and were very good friends.
Rizzo and Kiwi will be going to Dewey Beach this year, so hopefully I’ll meet up with them there and say hi to the lovely Rizzo and his girl in person.
If I see someone in the distance with a Very Lazy Greyhound slung over their shoulder like a sack of potatoes, I’ll know exactly who they are.
Love the last photo! So cute and sweet!
Happy belated birthday Rizzo…
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Awww… thanks Judy. I’ll have to show Rizzo and Kiwi… when they WAKE UP!! We must find each other at Dewey – that’s for sure! All the best, Maria… Mom to Rizzo and Kiwi
He looks amazing in a visor!!! I wanted to get one of those for our girl but it was frowned upon!!!
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Yes…I love reading about this guy! Always makes me smile!
His face in that first photo…hahaha, priceless! I instantly remembered the photos from you earlier post. Who can ever forget? Great character and he and his sweet friend deserve the cake just for wearing those silly hats.
Haha . . that’s a cack . .I swear he’s smiling in that top shot!
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Ha ha! That first photo is fantastic! What an expression!
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Haha classic Rizzo…
I’m wondering if I can get the recipe for that cake though…? x
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And do you know what? It’s not until I see other greyhounds that I realise how bloody fat Bert is. Maybe I won’t have the cake recipe after all!
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I’m with English Mum on this one…I’ve got a dog who would LOVE to have a cake of his own — but I need a recipe!
Great photos, Jay.
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I had forgotten about Rizzo! He’s such a clown and a handsome boy too boot!!
Kiwi is a beautiful girl too!
I did have a recipe for a cake for dogs made with whole wheat flour and carob. I will try to find it and email you.
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Oh, too cute for words! Aren’t they adorable? I am sure you will all have a wonderful time together when you next meet. Thanks for making me smile.
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Oh, I love them! Kiwi looks like a deer in that 3rd picture. Love the tongue sticking out. Too cute. Congrats to Rizzo. May have have many more parties and cakes! I adore that last photo where they’re smiling big!
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Mara – Thanks! I love all the pictures, but yes, that last one is very lovely. Happy dogs!
Maria – I love doing Rizzo posts! And as you see, my readers love him too.
Let me know where you’re staying in Dewey, or PM me your mobile number and I’ll give you a ring! It would be great to meet! Or – when I get the address of our condo from PdeD, I’ll send it to you and you can drop in.
Kate – Frowned upon? I think they’re actually useful in bright sun. Remember greyhounds’ field of vision is actually much wider than other breeds, so the sun may bother them more. UV rays contribute to cataracts, and pannus (an eye condition that greyhounds are known to get and which can cause blindness if not treated – it’s auto-immune IIRC). Am I helping your argument yet?
Sistertex – He’s a real character, even for a greyhound, isn’t he?
Carolina – Isn’t he lovely? You know, some greyhounds really don’t mind dressing up. Mine have always looked depressed if I put hats on them. They just stand there motionless, waiting for me to take them off again. LOL!
Baino – Yep – he is! Bless …!
Babs – Perfect, isn’t it? I love those teeth!
EM – Hm .. now I’m going to have to search out some Beautiful Bertie photos and take a look! I don’t remember seeing him and thinking he was fat, though. But about the cake – I’m afraid it’s a human one. Heather is going to send me a dog cake recipe though! I believe they come with cream cheese frosting and MUCH less sugar than the human ones.
Tuli – Thanks! See my answer to Heather, below!
Heather – Yes, do! I’ll put it in a little blog, then people can pick it up if they want it. Thanks!
Shrinky – They are, aren’t they? I love them. Rizzo is one of my favourite Greytalk hounds, and there are literally thousands on there. He’s a very special guy.
Kathy – She does, doesn’t she? It won’t perhaps surprise you to know that in some areas of the US, owners of fawn greys have to put hunter’s orange jackets on them to go out into their own yards for fear they’ll be shot by overenthusiastic amateurs.
Cute aren’t they, though?
Don’t make me cry! That’s horrible! I would do it, though. Anything to protect my pet.
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Such a handsome fellow – I’d love to have been at that birthday party just to get a hat! A x
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my dog who just died was cancer free 12 years and it finally got her at 24 . I felt she was too old to operate on.sk
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Good news about Rizzo.
I’m not allowing Smokey to see the cake photo.
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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your comments readers- and in the most respectful way, thinking how they sound in an English accent. Now just picture me with a strong Boston accent and you’ve got it
Rizzo is like a cartoon character- and they broke the greyhound mold when they made him for sure. He’s always playing and being cute, I don’t know when he has time to sleep. He spent the day at the beach yesterday doing nothing so he’s tired from that – and did sleep in! LOL! Yes, that was a cake for human consumption. They got some frosting and then homemade doggie ice cream treats instead. Thanks again everyone and have a wonderful day.
Maria
Kathy – Of course you would. And it’s the reason I used to put a bright yellow bandana on The Pirate when we went over the fields in autumn, with him offlead. He looked the same colour as a small deer or a large fox. Better safe than sorry!
SJ Anne – He is handsome, isn’t he? Such a character!
Sandy – I think I might feel the same, but twenty-four is a wonderful age for any dog, isn’t it? It’s always hard to lose them though, and I know how you miss her.
Ruth – Poor Smokey. And I thought you loved him. LOL!
Maria – Funny how doing nothing seems to wear them out, isn’t it? It’s like when I take Sid to a meet and greet. He does nothing but lie there and get petted and he’s exhausted! LOL!
Interestingly, only five of the commenters are English. The rest come from all over – Australia, the Netherlands, the US.
Thanks for letting me use Rizzo’s pictures and his story. As you can see, everyone loves him!
great looking brindle! i love the comic collar. i know i’m late, but happy birthday rizzo.
tony