The name "Greyhound" is generally believed to come from the Old English 'grighund'. 'Hund' is the antecedent of the modern "hound", but the meaning of 'grig' is undetermined, other than in reference to dogs in Old English and Old Norse.
Why is a greyhound called a greyhound?
Another explanation is that it is derived from "gre" or "gradus," meaning "first rank," so that greyhound would mean "first rank among dogs." Finally, it has been suggested that the term derives from Greekhound, since the hound reached England through the Greeks.
What does the word Greyhound mean?
Definition of greyhound : any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing also : any of several related dogs — compare Italian greyhound.
What breeds created the Greyhound?
Every greyhound alive today can trace its lineage back to one dog, King Cob, whelped in England in 1839. In 1912, Owen Patrick Smith developed and patented a mechanical lure in North America that would run around an oval track, and the sport of greyhound racing was born.
Did greyhounds come from Egypt?
Greyhounds are an Ancient Egyptian breed. They have been traced as far back as 3000 B.C.
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