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Where do Greyhounds come from?

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Грейхаунд — английская борзая. Стандарт Международной кинологической федерации № 158. Грейхаунды — это охотничьи собаки, способные очень быстро бежать на коротких дистанциях и способные, например, поймать зайца. Википедия


Are greyhounds from Egypt?

Greyhounds are an Ancient Egyptian breed. They have been traced as far back as 3000 B.C.

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 nationality are greyhounds?

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).

Why is it called a greyhound?

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.

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