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Stevie
formerly Kiowa Steve
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| Kennel name: | Stevie |
| Status: | Available |
| Racing name: | Kiowa Steve |
| Tattoo numbers: | Right ear: Left ear: |
| Source: | Raines Kennel |
| Registered owner: | Lester Raines |
| Gender: | M |
| Age: | 3years |
| Size: | approx. 75lb, 29" |
| Color: | brindle |
| Cat safe? | Unknown |
| Kid safe? | Unknown |
| Small dog safe? | Unknown |
| Cause of retirement: | Sprained hock calcified. Unable to race , but should not affect pet life. |
| Present location: | Cross Lanes WV - HM Adoption Kennel |
| Comments: | Stevie is a bit shy with people, but is very
loving once he gets to know you, which doesn't take long.
He was one of his trainer's favorite dogs. He was said
not to get along well with other males in the track
kennel, but so far we have had no problem with him on
that score here, though we have only been turning him out
(muzzled!) with Bandy who is very non-aggressive. He
might do best as an only dog or with one or possibly two
females. He may even work out with one other non-aggressive
male if adopted by an experienced
owner and carefully supervised for a while. Stevie has a knot just below his left hock from the calcification. He walks and trots on it fine, but he doesn't put that leg down when he runs. Shouldn't be a problem for him though it may become arthritic when he's older. Mild medication (glucosamine?) will probably be all he needs in later years to keep him comfortable and reasonably active. Surgery may be an option to correct the calcification. Will check with the vet when we have him neutered. |
| Update: | 2/6/00 - Stevie is really coming out of his shyness. He jumped up and gave me a hug and a kiss this afternoon! Turned him out (muzzled) with both Bandy and Bailey today. No problems. |
