jFeynman is the "Greeting Torpedo." In more quiet moments, when we are typing or taking a sip of tea, he'll give our elbows a good nudge. Then he looks away as if it wasn't him. When we are cooking, Feynman likes to be there helping. He isn't begging, just "helping." He likes to "help" the other dogs in the pack by enthusiastically nosing their muzzles, seemingly oblivious to the fact that they don't seem to like it. But nobody stays mad at Feynman, he is just too innocent and good natured.
There is no agenda with Feynman, he is a strait-forward fellow. For instance, when Feynman wants to go out, he is persistent with his nudging - demanding, yet subtle clues. He jumps on our chest and claws at our neck. Then he will sit down and stare at us, as if to stay, "Must I send you another subtle clue?" It is the type of gentle manners that we here at Horsetooth Whippets work so hard to cultivate. He will also be more assertive than most of our dogs when soliciting pets and scratches. He has perfected "the nudge," and we will pet him while on the computer or reading without even being aware we are doing it. Clever boy.
Despite his seemingly naive demeanor, Feynman is actually quite a competent dog while working. He definitely inherited his mom Penelope's "on switch" and has proven himself in the obedience ring and on the track.
Feynman likes to be involved in all family events, joining the pack in barking at ferocious rabbits or other fuzzy woodland creatures, beating up each other while running or even sleeping in a big pile. Besides the S & M greetings, with people Feynman appears a calm, even mannered dog who is able to be highly social even in a house full of dogs.
