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Are greyhounds an ancient breed?

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The modern greyhound is strikingly similar in appearance to an ancient breed of sighthounds that goes back to the Egyptians and Celts. Dogs very similar to greyhounds--domesticated hunters with long, slender bodies-- appear in temple drawings from 6,000 BC in the city of Catal-Huyuk in present-day Turkey.


How ancient are Greyhounds?

Greyhounds are the oldest purebred dog, dating to the time of the Pharaohs. The first records of greyhound type dogs appear about 8,000 years ago. In ancient Egypt, greyhounds were revered as gods, and only royalty were allowed to own them.

Are Greyhounds mentioned in the Bible?

In the bible, the specific dog mentioned in the Bible is the Greyhound, also known as the Saluki breed in the proverbs 30:29-31 King James Version.

What was the original purpose of a greyhound?

The original primary use of Greyhounds, both in the British Isles and on the Continent of Europe, was in the coursing of deer for meat and sport; later, specifically in Britain, they specialized in competition hare coursing.

What are Greyhounds descended from?

The distinguishable modern Greyhounds are descendants of an ancient identifiable breed that goes back to the Egyptians and Celts.

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