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| Greyhound &Italian Greyhound
About Greyhounds The greyhound is thought to have been known to the ancient Egyptians, who bred them for hunting fast-running animals like deer and hare. They are lean, graceful, dogs, and are best known for their speed. They can reach 70 kms per hour. We can guess why the Greyhound bus company chose its name! It gives a fast, sleek image. How different breeds of dogs developed In England racetracks were built for greyhound racing, people betting on which dog would win. Greyhounds are "sight" or "gaze" hounds. They respond to movement that they see. The dogs see the moving mechanical rabbit at the racetrack and give chase. Greyhound racing used to attract low-class people who gambled away their week's pay. Hence the saying, "going to the dogs." If something is going morally downhill, like TV programs for example, we say it's going to the dogs. Greyhound racing still takes place all over the world. Like all forms of gambling and addiction, it has now been sugar-coated with respectability. Restaurants and pubs have been built at the racetrack to make it appear to be a harmless social outing. Greyhounds enjoy chasing bicycles or anything that moves, so a big fenced yard is required where the dog can run around. They say greyhounds are not dogs, they are athletes! Greyhounds have narrow, pointed heads, and long necks. The back is arched. The tail is long and thin. The coat is short and smooth, needing no grooming. They are good-natured towards people and make loving pets. A cat needs to run pretty fast to get away from a greyhound, so train your dog and set boundaries. No fighting with other animals! Color: Greyhounds are not always gray! They can be brindle, or any doggy colour and often have white markings. Height at shoulder: males 71 - 76 cms, females 68 - 71 cms Class: hound
Italian Greyhound
About the breed
Italian greyhounds are like miniature greyhounds, but they are now a separate breed from the greyhound. They are thought to have been brought to Italy from Egypt by Roman soldiers at the time of Christ. The Italians loved them, and they became popular as pets in Rome and throughout Italy. Like the greyhound, the Italian greyhound is a lean, graceful dog. He has a long pointed face and small ears. He has a merry, high step. Italian greyhounds are content in a small yard if they are taken out for runs. They make good-natured pets. Their coat is short and thin, so they like to be indoors in cold weather. Colour: any colour, usually with white markings. Weight: 2.7 - 4.5 kgs Class: toy
WhippetA breed that is similar to Italian greyhounds, is the whippet.
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