The Hound Of History
The Greyhound
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The Greyhound
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Greyhounds are the oldest purebred dog.
Dating to the time of the Pharaohs.
The first records of Greyhounds appear about 8,000 years ago.
In ancient Egypt, Greyhounds were revered as gods.
Only royalty was allowed to own them.
Dating to the time of the Pharaohs.
The first records of Greyhounds appear about 8,000 years ago.
In ancient Egypt, Greyhounds were revered as gods.
Only royalty was allowed to own them.
The ancient Greyhound is the original sighthound.
All sighthounds that we know today descended from the ancient Greyhound.
The Greyhound is the only breed of dog mentioned by name in the Bible.
King James Version, Proverbs, 30:29-31
All sighthounds that we know today descended from the ancient Greyhound.
The Greyhound is the only breed of dog mentioned by name in the Bible.
King James Version, Proverbs, 30:29-31
Greyhounds appear in both Greek/Roman mythology.
Alexander the Great’s favorite dog was a Greyhound.
In Homer’s Odyssey, the only one who recognized Odysseus after his 20-year absence was his faithful Greyhound, Argus (Good boy!)
Alexander the Great’s favorite dog was a Greyhound.
In Homer’s Odyssey, the only one who recognized Odysseus after his 20-year absence was his faithful Greyhound, Argus (Good boy!)
Throughout history, Greyhounds have been prized and revered.
During the plagues and famine, Greyhounds were saved from extinction by priests who bred them for noblemen (Covid Proof)
Until around 1700, owning a Greyhound was the exclusive right of the European nobility.
During the plagues and famine, Greyhounds were saved from extinction by priests who bred them for noblemen (Covid Proof)
Until around 1700, owning a Greyhound was the exclusive right of the European nobility.
Greyhounds became the first European dog in the New World.
They accompanied Christopher Columbus on his 2nd expedition in 1493
Both Chaucer and Shakespeare immortalized Greyhounds in literature.
Chaucer does in Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare mentions Greyhounds in Henry V.
They accompanied Christopher Columbus on his 2nd expedition in 1493
Both Chaucer and Shakespeare immortalized Greyhounds in literature.
Chaucer does in Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare mentions Greyhounds in Henry V.
Frederick, the Great of Prussia, asked in his will to be buried with his beloved greyhounds. The graves remain to this day.
During the Renaissance, they were a favorite breed of royalty, including Queen Elizabeth I of England.
During the Renaissance, they were a favorite breed of royalty, including Queen Elizabeth I of England.
The night before the Battle of the Little Big Horn and his last battle.
General George Custer coursed his pack of 14 greyhounds.
(Maybe he should have done that the next day instead)
General George Custer coursed his pack of 14 greyhounds.
(Maybe he should have done that the next day instead)
Every Greyhound alive today can trace its lineage back to one dog, King Cob, born in England around 1838
And Modern Greyhounds are the 2nd fastest dog breed (Whippets their descendants are a little faster)
They can reach speeds above 40 MPH for short distances.
And Modern Greyhounds are the 2nd fastest dog breed (Whippets their descendants are a little faster)
They can reach speeds above 40 MPH for short distances.
The fast Master McGrath
Born Ireland 1866. A weak pup went on to be the most successful dog of his time
Winning the Waterloo Cup 3 times, 1st Greyhound to do so
He was such a celebrity, he was taken to be seen by Queen Victoria.
He was immortalized in song and bronze.
Born Ireland 1866. A weak pup went on to be the most successful dog of his time
Winning the Waterloo Cup 3 times, 1st Greyhound to do so
He was such a celebrity, he was taken to be seen by Queen Victoria.
He was immortalized in song and bronze.
You can own a piece of history when you own a Greyhound.
One of the most aesthetically pleasing animals on earth
Most other dogs live in the beta kennel.
The Greyhound Lives in the Alpha Den.
You can follow my hound Arrow here:
instagram.com/arrowmcmoney/
One of the most aesthetically pleasing animals on earth
Most other dogs live in the beta kennel.
The Greyhound Lives in the Alpha Den.
You can follow my hound Arrow here:
instagram.com/arrowmcmoney/
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