Shy, beautiful hound has racing in the blood Nicole Solomon lives in Waimate with her greyhound Tasman

• Published date: 13 April 2022
• Publication title: Courier, The

There are now three of us in the house, so she gets triple the attention. I am on study leave at the moment and I allow her to be a bit of a distraction

For as long as I can remember we have rehomed dogs. When it was time for a new one, mum told us we were getting a greyhound. I had said they were so ugly and weird looking, but as soon as Lola walked through the door, I loved her — she was so beautiful. We have only had greyhounds ever since.

Tasman was 4 when I adopted her. She is nearly 6 now. She was very shy and not used to cuddles. She loved to run and got a few placings.

She is still a bit shy of crowds but now she loves cuddles and visitors at home.

She still loves to run and has made herself a figure 8 circuit in the back yard. I throw a toy for her, she’ll pick it up and run. At that point it’s best to just stand still to avoid a collision. It’s great to watch.

Tasman loves meeting all dogs and even has a little white...