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The '''greyhound''' is a [[dog]] in the [[sighthound]] family. |
<table align=right><tr><td>[[Image:Greyhound.jpg]]</td></tr></table>The '''greyhound''' is a [[dog]] in the [[sighthound]] family. |
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Images from ancient Egypt suggest the greyhound or a close relative was domesticated very early in civilization. |
Images from ancient Egypt suggest the greyhound or a close relative was domesticated very early in civilization. |
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The greyhound is a dog in the sighthound family.
Images from ancient Egypt suggest the greyhound or a close relative was domesticated very early in civilization.
Greyhounds are one of the fastest running of all dogs, with their long legs and lanky frames. They are commonly known for their use on the racetrack. The conditions under which racing greyhounds are kept are considered by many people to be inhumane. In the late 20th century many greyhound adoption groups began taking greyhounds from the racetracks when they were too old to compete and placing them in adoptive homes. Before this, most retired greyhounds were killed. Many still are.