Greyt Facts & Trivia

. The only breed of dog mentioned by name in the Bible is the greyhound (Proverbs 30:29-31, King James Version):

. Greyhounds are the oldest purebred dog, dating back to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Paintings inside the tombs of the Great Pyramids depicted greyhounds.
. A law passed during the reign of King Canute stated "No mean person may keep any greyhounds." The law also stated that the destruction of a greyhound should carry the same capital punishment as the murder of a man.
. In England at one time, it was forbidden for "commoners" to even own a greyhound.
. General Custer had 14 greyhounds, which he coursed the night before the Battle of Little Big Horn.
. President Abraham Lincoln had a greyhound on his family coat-of-arms.
. In 1804, Australia issued a proclamation ordering the destruction of all dogs EXCEPT greyhounds and sheepdogs.
. Greyhounds appear in both Greek and Roman mythology. The mythical Greek Goddess Diana is usually pictured with a greyhound at her side.
. There is an Irish greyhound named Master McGrath, who has been memorialized in poetry and song for his winning the English Waterloo Cup race.
. John Barrymore, the famous actor, always kept his house full of greyhounds as pets.
. Bo Derek, the actress best known from the movies "10" and "Tarzan" owns several retired racing greyhounds, and is a great advocate of our program promoting these dogs as pets.
. For many, many years the American make of car the Lincoln, had a greyhound as its hood ornament.
. Greyhounds are the fastest breed of dog, reaching speeds exceeding 40 miles per hour!
. Greyhounds can see CLEARLY for a distance of a half-mile!
. Many people who are allergic to dogs are NOT allergic to greyhounds, due to their short, sleek coat and skin type.
. Greyhounds resist acquiring that "doggy" smell. They can actually go for weeks without a bath and still be sweet-smelling. Part of the reason for this is their relatively low body fat.
. Greyhounds are not guard dogs. Being bred specifically to be even-tempered and good natured, they are inherently well socialized. For this reason they LOVE everyone.
. A retired racing greyhound will return the love and affection you give him by 110%. Few things in life are quite as satisfying as adopting one of these lovely greyhounds and being rewarded with never-ending love!

 

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