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What breeds created the Greyhound?

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What was bred to make a greyhound?

Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs to chase hare, foxes, and deer. Canines in this dog breed can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles per hour, making them the Ferraris of the dog world. Not surprisingly, Greyhounds made a name for themselves as racing dogs.

What is a Greyhounds origin?

The Romans believed that greyhounds came from Gaul (western Europe), the land of the Celts. The Celts, on the other hand, believed that greyhounds came from Greece, and so called them "Greek hounds" (greyhound may in fact be a derivation of Greek hound).

Who bred the first 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.

Was Anubis a greyhound?

The same is true for ancient Rome. Gods in all three cultures were portrayed with greyhounds — Anubis in Egypt is sometimes interpreted as part man, part hound. The Greek Gods Hecate, Pollux, and Artemis all had greyhounds as companions. In Rome, Diana was just one of the many gods who were portrayed with greyhounds.

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