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).
What two dog breeds make a greyhound?
Greyhounds are defined as a tall, muscular, smooth-coated, "S-shaped" type of sighthound with a long tail and tough feet. Greyhounds are a separate breed from other related sighthounds, such as the Italian greyhound. ... GreyhoundOther namesEnglish GreyhoundOrigin(Widespread)
What are greyhounds descended from?
The distinguishable modern Greyhounds are descendants of an ancient identifiable breed that goes back to the Egyptians and Celts.
Are greyhounds Egyptian?
Greyhounds are an Ancient Egyptian breed. They have been traced as far back as 3000 B.C.
Are greyhounds Australian?
Greyhound racing in Australia is a sport and regular gambling activity. In 2015, there were more than 300,000 greyhounds in 40,000 races in Australia. A$4 billion a year is gambled on the results. Australia is one of several countries with a significant greyhound racing industry.