Oh boy...

In a previous entry, I told how Iris had actually been on top of our chest-type deep freeze while we were away briefly.  
Well, I was just reading this article about whippets, and found out they counter-surf.  Yes indeed, friends and neighbors:  I may as well have gotten a cat.  
Then there's this little gem: "They are much happier with either canine or human company, and if left completely alone, some may be noisy, destructive and neurotic."  
"Whippets get on the furniture. It is nearly impossible to teach them not to. If you have priceless antiques, don't expect a whippet to respect their value."  
I really, really like Iris.  She's smart and loving and sweet.  But I have already seen evidence of counter-surfing, neurotic-while-alone behavior, and getting on the furniture.  I could probably live with the latter, but those other two items bother me.    
The things I thought were Iris' personal issues turn out to be breed issues instead.  
If we can't leave her to go on a motorcycle ride, this isn't going to work.  I refuse to give up the activities I love for a dog; life is too short.  
If worse comes to worse, we'll take her back and try another dog that's a better fit.  I sure hope it doesn't come to that, because Iris is such a sweetheart.