Other names : English Greyhound
Native country : Great Britain
History
Like the Arabian Greyhound and the Saluki, the Greyhound is thought to be descended from the Tesem, an ancient Egyptian sighthound featured on the tombs of the pharaohs. He arrived in Europe via Greece and was brought to Britain by the Phoenicians. «Greyhound» is thought to be derived from «Greek Hound.» The Spanish Greyhound imported to England is thought to have contributed to the breed, developed during the reign of King Henry VIII for hunting hare, or coursing. At the request of Queen Elizabeth I, the Duke of Norfolk established guidelines for judging sighthounds in outdoor hare coursing. By 1927, the Greyhound was used in artificial hare coursing at dog race tracks. Built to race, the Greyhound is to sighthounds what the thoroughbred is to horses—a magnificent running machine. The breed is rare in France.
Description
Lively, vigorous, and bold, the Greyhound has great stamina and is known as the world’s fastest sighthound, able to reach speeds of 70 km/h. With his excellent eyesight, he is a first-rate hunter and courser. At the dog track, the Greyhound is the Formula 1 of the canine world. He is affectionate, gentle, calm, intelligent, and good-natured. He is indifferent toward strangers and needs firm training.
Advice
He needs space and must run every single day. He requires daily brushing.
Function
Hunting dog. Racing dog. Companion dog.
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