FEA TURES TheGreyhound; an Egyptian treasure -------------------------------------BY: NEALIE SANCHEZ Editor-in-Chief --------------------------------------
to the U.S. where they were still adored
president owned a Greyhound named
for their speed and racing ability.
Grim.
According to Grey2K USA Worldwide, the
The history of Greyhounds dates back
first
recognized
5,000 years to Egyptian pharaohs?dogs.
Emeryville, Calif., in 1919 and featured a
the company?s site, the Greyhound
The breed can be seen in ancient
mechanical lure to replace the live lures
running dog logo has become one of
Egyptian art dated as early as 2,500 B.C.
used in the past. During this time,
the most recognized brands in the
and is suspected to be featured in
Greyhound racing was still deemed
world.
Homer ?s epic The Odyssey, which was
illegal. The organization also reports
written in the 8th century.
that by 1930 there were 67 illegal dog
becoming a
breed
built
Greyhounds dog rescue. Greyhounds became the subject of art and literature capturing the attention of Chaucer and Shakespeare both in the Renaissance.
NO VICTORY LAP One of the main struggles the breed
THE NITTY GRITTY
faces is retirement. Once a racing Greyhounds are historically known for their aerodynamic bodies and being masters of speed. The American Kennel Club refers to the Greyhound?s unusual shape as an ?inverted S.? While the most commonly known coat color of a
?I see you stand
Greyhound is gray the breed is actually
like greyhounds in the slips,
found in fawn, black, red, blue, white and various brindle patterns. The AKC
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot; Follow your spirit:
classifies the
ngland and Saint George!? ? William Shakespeare: Henry V Once the age of enlightenment and industrialization put an end to the value of
game
hunting
the
Greyhound
became a racing dog.
ACROSS THE POND The breed eventually made their way 10 | TEXASDOGMAGAZINE.COM
temperament
of
the
Greyhound as gentle, independent and
Greyhound retires they find themselves abandoned, euthanized
or
sold
are now several rescue organizations that save Greyhounds from these perils every day and care for them until they find their forever home. A list of Texas Greyhound Rescues we trust: Greyhound Adoption League of Texas galtx.org
FURRY FACTS ?
Greyhounds
are
often
Greyhound Rescue Society of Texas called
hypoallergenic dogs, but this is a myth that comes from the Greyhound?s lack of an undercoat. ?
Greyhounds are the fastest dog
breed, reaching speeds up to 45 mph. ? Celebrity YouTube couple Jenna and
Inc. greyhoundsunlimited.org Greyhound Rescue Austin greyhoundrescueaustin.com A Place For Us Greyhounds aplaceforusgreyhounds.org
Julien adopted a rescue greyhound in early 2019. ? Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th U.S.
to
laboratories. Across the country, there
noble.
and upon this charge, Cry ? God for Harry! E
dog mentioned in the Bible by name.
racing is legal in six states.
only
owned by royalty, according to Golden
? Greyhounds are the only breed of
tracks across the U.S. Today, Greyhound
in Europe following the Dark Ages, eventually
was
the name of his bus company to Greyhound Corporation. According to
popularized for their prey hunting skills
racetrack
commercial in
In the 1700s, Greyhounds became
Greyhound
? In 1929, Carl Earl Wickman changed
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