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The Hound Of History
Greyhounds are a Historical and Stoic animal
If you like to wonder and ponder their is no better friend
Two walks a day with a Hound will help you think through your ideas and plans
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Greyhounds are a Historical and Stoic animal
If you like to wonder and ponder their is no better friend
Two walks a day with a Hound will help you think through your ideas and plans
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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 were allowed to own them
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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 were allowed to own them
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The ancient Greyhound is the original sight hound
All sight hounds 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
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All sight hounds 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
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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!)
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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!)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 the royalty, including Queen Elizabeth I of England
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During the Renaissance, they were a favorite breed of the royalty, including Queen Elizabeth I of England
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The night before the Battle of the Little Big Horn
General George Custer coursed his pack of 14 greyhounds
(Maybe he should of done that the next day)
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General George Custer coursed his pack of 14 greyhounds
(Maybe he should of done that the next day)
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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 in excess of 40 MPH for short distances
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And Modern Greyhounds are the 2nd fastest dog breed (Whippets their descendants are a little faster)
They can reach speeds in excess of 40 MPH for short distances
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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
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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
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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
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One of the most aesthetically pleasing animals on earth
Most other dogs live in the beta kennel
The Greyhound Lives in the Alpha Den
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