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Greyhound
Greyhound
Alternative names
English Greyhound
Country of origin
Uncertain; possibly England or Egypt
Classification and breed standards
FCI:	Group 10 Section 3 #158	Stds
AKC:	Hound	Stds
ANKC:	Group 4 (Hounds)	Stds
CKC:	Group 2 - Hounds	Stds
KC (UK):	Hound	Stds
NZKC:	Hounds	Stds
UKC:	Sighthounds and Pariahs	Stds

The Greyhound is a breed of dog that has been primarily bred for companionship, coursing game and racing. The Greyhound is the third fastest land mammal, beaten only by the cheetah and thompson's gazelle; a combination of long, powerful legs, deep chest and aerodynamic build allows it to reach speeds of up to 45 mph^[1] in less than one and a half seconds, or within 3 strides. ^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Greyhound Lines is the largest inter-city common carrier of passengers by bus in North America , serving 2,200 destinations in the United States. ... Calgary-based Greyhound Canada is a subsidiary of Naperville, Illinois-based Laidlaw International, Incorporated (formerly Laidlaw, Inc. ... Greyhound can refer to: Greyhound breed of dog Greyhound Lines bus company Greyhound (cocktail) The C-2 Greyhound cargo plane Greyhound Air airline company HMS Greyhound, British naval ships Greyhound (horse) This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixels, file size: 671 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) (English, World Canine Organization), is an international Kennel Club based in Thuin, Belgium. ... © The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) is the peak body in Australia responsible for promoting excellence in breeding, showing, trialling, obedience, and other canine-related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound purebred dogs by responsible individuals across Australia. ... The Canadian Kennel Club (or C.K.C.) is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Canada. ... The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... The New Zealand Kennel Club is an organisation responsible for dog pedigree registration services in New Zealand. ... The United Kennel Club (or UKC) is the second oldest all-breed registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and the second largest in the world. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ... PET, see PET. A pet or companion animal is an animal that is kept by humans for companionship and enjoyment, rather than for economic reasons. ... Coursing is the pursuit of game by dogs—chiefly Greyhounds—running by sight, not by scent. ... Several greyhounds before a race. ... This article is about the animal. ...

History

Greyhounds unleashed in Paolo Uccello's Night hunt (Ashmolean Museum)

Popularly, the breed's origin can be traced to ancient Egypt, where a bas-relief depicting a smooth-coated Saluki (Persian Greyhound) or Sloughi was found in a tomb built in 4000 BC. Analyses of DNA reported in 2004, however, suggest that the greyhound is not closely related to these breeds, but is a close relative to herding dogs.^[2][3] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 492 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (2024 × 2465 pixel, file size: 380 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Greyhound ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 492 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (2024 × 2465 pixel, file size: 380 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Greyhound ... Paolo Uccello (born Paolo di Dono, 1397 – December 10, 1475) was an Italian painter who was notable for his pioneering work on visual perspective in art. ... Ashmolean Museum main entrance. ... Bas relief is a method of sculpting which entails carving or etching away the surface of a flat piece of stone or metal. ... The Saluki is a breed of dogs known for speed, stamina and endurance. ... The Sloughi is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. ... For the New York prison see The Tombs. ... (5th millennium BC – 4th millennium BC – 3rd millennium BC - other millennia) Events City of Ur in Mesopotamia (40th century BC). ... The structure of part of a DNA double helix Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a nucleic acid molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Koolie working with sheep. ...

Historically, these sight hounds were used primarily for hunting in the open where their keen eyesight is valuable. It is believed that they (or at least similarly-named dogs) were introduced to the area now known as the United Kingdom in the 5th and 6th century BC from Celtic mainland Europe although the Picts and other hunter gatherer tribes of the Northern area (now known as Scotland) were believed to have had large hounds similar to that of the deerhound before the 6th century BC. The Whippet shows the characteristic long legs, deep chest, and narrow waist of a sight hound. ... Visual perception is one of the senses, consisting of the ability to detect light and interpret (see) it as the perception known as sight or naked eye vision. ... Europe in 450 The 5th century is the period from 401 to 500 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ... The 6th century is the period from 501 - 600 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ... This article is about the European people. ... A replica of the Hilton of Cadboll Stone. ... This article is about the country. ... Country of origin Scotland Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Deerhound, also sometimes called a Scottish Deerhound, is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. ...

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 Norse. Its origin does not appear to have any common root with the modern word "grey" for colour, and indeed the greyhound is seen with a wide variety of coats. This may be confusing however as the deerhound and wolfhound are more commonly grey in colour and possibly the true origins of the greyhound. It is known that in England during the medieval period, Lords and Royalty keen to own greyhounds for sport, requested they be bred to colour variants that made them easier to view and identify in pursuit of their quarry. The lighter colours, patch Like markings and white appeared in the breed that was once ordinarily grey in colour. The greyhound is the only dog mentioned by name in the Bible.^[4] Achromatic redirects here. ...

According to Pokorny^[5] the English name "greyhound" does not mean "gray dog/hound", but simply "fair dog". Subsequent words have been derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *g'her- 'shine, twinkle': English gray, Old High German gris 'grey, old', Old Icelandic griss 'piglet, pig', Old Icelandic gryja 'to dawn', gryjandi 'morning twilight', Old Irish grian 'sun', Old Church Slavonic zorja 'morning twilight, brightness'. The common sense of these words is 'to shine; bright'. The Proto-Indo-European language (PIE) is the hypothetical common ancestor of the Indo-European languages, spoken by the Proto-Indo-Europeans. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... The (Late Old High) German speaking area of the Holy Roman Empire around 950. ... Old Norse or Danish tongue is the Germanic language once spoken by the inhabitants of the Nordic countries (for instance during the Viking Age). ... Old Irish is the name given to the oldest form of the Irish language which can be, more or less, fully reconstructed from extant sources. ... Old Church Slavonic (pol. ...

Racing

Main article: Greyhound racing

Until the early twentieth century, greyhounds were principally bred and trained for coursing. During the early 1920s, modern greyhound racing was introduced into the United States and introduced into United Kingdom and Ireland in 1926. Several greyhounds before a race. ... Coursing is the pursuit of game by dogs—chiefly Greyhounds—running by sight, not by scent. ... The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties, usually applied to America. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Appearance

Dogs (males) are usually 71 to 76 cm (28 to 30 inches) tall at the withers and weigh around 27 to 40 kg (70 to 100 pounds). Bitches (females) tend to be smaller with shoulder heights ranging from 68 to 71 cm (27 to 28 inches) and weights from less than 27 to 34 kg (60 to 75 pounds). Greyhounds have very short hair, which is easy to maintain. There are approximately thirty recognized color forms, of which variations of white, brindle, fawn, black, red and blue (gray) can appear uniquely or in combination.^[6] cm redirects here, alternate uses: cm (disambiguation) A centimetre (symbol cm; American spelling: centimeter) is an SI unit of length. ... Mid-19th century tool for converting between different standards of the inch An inch is an Imperial unit of length. ... The withers is the highest point on an animals back, on the ridge between its shoulder blades. ... The international prototype, made of platinum-iridium, which is kept at the BIPM under conditions specified by the 1st CGPM in 1889. ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

Temperament

A male brindle Greyhound

Although greyhounds are extremely fast, and despite their reputation as racing dogs, they are not high-energy dogs. They are sprinters, and although they love running, they do not require extensive exercise. Most are quiet, gentle animals. An adult greyhound will stay healthy and happy with a daily walk of as little as 20 to 30 minutes. Greyhounds are often referred to as "Forty-five mile per hour couch potatoes." The dogs often lie on their backs with all four feet in the air while sleeping, an apparently comfortable (if undignified) position. Such a greyhound is said to be "cockroaching." Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 565 pixel Image in higher resolution (1999 × 1413 pixel, file size: 808 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Greyhound Hound Group... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 565 pixel Image in higher resolution (1999 × 1413 pixel, file size: 808 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Greyhound Hound Group... For other uses, see Couch potato (disambiguation). ...

Greyhounds as pets

With their excellent temperaments and gentle natures, greyhounds, including retired racing greyhounds, make wonderful pets.^[7] Generally even-tempered and gentle, they are pack-oriented dogs which means that they will quickly adopt human "masters" into their pack. They can get along well with children, dogs and other family pets (though are sometimes not safe with smaller pet animals or untrained children). Greyhounds are generally loyal, tractable dogs with developed intellects. They are most affectionate toward those that they know and trust. Rescued racing Greyhounds occasionally develop separation anxiety when re-housed or when their new owners have to leave them alone for a period of time (the addition of a second greyhound often solves this problem). This is believed to occur due to the high level of socialization that occurs with people and other greyhounds in the racing kennel environment.

Greyhounds are said to bark very little,^{[citation needed]} which makes them excellent suburban pets, and are usually as friendly to strangers as they are with their own family. The most common misconception concerning greyhounds is that they are hyperactive. In retired racing greyhounds it is usually the opposite. Young greyhounds that have never been taught how to utilise the energy they are bred with, can be hyperactive and destructive if not given an outlet, and require more experienced handlers. Generally, the greyhound is basically a quiet dog and will spend most of its time sleeping in a favorite spot.

Their talents include sighting and coursing. They do not have undercoats and therefore are less likely to trigger people's dog allergies (Greyhounds are sometimes incorrectly referred to as "hypoallergenic"). Not having an undercoat, coupled with their lack of body fat, also means they are more susceptible to extreme temperature (heat and cold). Most sources recommend that Greyhounds be housed inside. Look up hypoallergenic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Greyhounds are very sensitive to insecticides. Many vets do not recommend the use of flea collars or flea spray on greyhounds unless it is a pyrethrin-based product. Products like Advantage, Frontline and Advantix are safe for use on Greyhounds and are very effective in controlling fleas and ticks. Imidacloprid is an insecticide developed and marketed by Bayer Cropscience (part of the drug and chemical conglomerate Bayer AG) under the trade name Merit ®. It is notable for its relatively low toxicity to most animals other than insects, due to its specificity for the type of synapse which is found... Frontline is an animal medicine for dogs and cats produced by animal drug company, Merial. ...

Companion greyhounds should be kept on a leash because their hunting instinct has instilled a strong desire to chase things (predator drive; see prey drive). Greyhounds can live in an urban setting but require moderate exercise on a regular basis. They enjoy walking and running outside. Prey drive is the instinctive behavior of a herbavore to flee or evade capture by a predator. ...

Welfare

Greyhound racing

In the late 20th century several Greyhound adoption groups were formed. The early groups were formed in large part out of a sense of concern about the treatment of the dogs while living on the track. These groups began taking greyhounds from the racetracks when they could no longer compete and placing them in adoptive homes. Prior to the formation of these groups, in the United States over 20,000 retired greyhounds a year were euthanized; recent estimates still number in the thousands, with about 90% of National Greyhound Association-registered animals either being adopted, or returned for breeding purposes (according to the industry numbers upwards of 2000 dogs are still killed annually in the US while anti-racing groups estimating the figure at closer to 12,000.).^[8] Image File history File linksMetadata Greyhound_racing_turn. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Greyhound_racing_turn. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... A Greyhound Greyhound adoption or Greyhound rescue programs focus on helping Greyhounds move from racing—where they live in kennels on the track—to homes. ...

Accidents and disease are also common killers among racing greyhounds. In 2005, an epidemic of respiratory failure killed dozens of dogs and left over 1200 quarantined in the U.S., particularly in Massachusetts, Colorado, Iowa and Rhode Island^{[citation needed]}. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... In epidemiology, an epidemic (from [[Latin language] epi- upon + demos people) is a disease that appears as new cases in a given human population, during a given period, at a rate that substantially exceeds what is expected, based on recent experience (the number of new cases in the population during... Respiratory failure is a medical term for inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ...

The vast majority of greyhounds are bred for racing (registered with the National Greyhound Association or NGA), leading American Kennel Club registered dogs about 150:1^{[citation needed]}. Each NGA dog is issued a Bertillon card, which measures 56 distinct identifying traits with the Bertillon number tattooed on the dog's ear to prove identity during their racing career. © The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... For other uses, see Tattoo (disambiguation). ...

There are several reasons why some National Greyhound Association greyhounds may never race:

• The dog is too slow.
• The dog has physical defects.
• The dog does not have the required temperament.
• The dog does not chase the lure.
• The dog has no desire to race anymore.
• The dog has failed its schooling races.

There are currently two online databases to easily lookup or search for all past and present registered dogs: Greyhound-Data.com and Rosnet2000.com Dogs can be searched by their Bertillon number, race name, and other attributes. Data includes dog photos, race statistics, and pedigree.

Most NGA greyhounds finish racing between two and five years of age. Some retired racing greyhounds have injuries that may follow them for the remainder of their lives, although the vast majority are healthy and can live long lives after their racing careers are over.^{[citation needed]}

Health

Greyhound in flight

Greyhounds are typically a healthy and long-lived breed, and hereditary illness is rare. Some Greyhounds have been known to develop esophageal achalasia, Bloat (gastric torsion), and osteosarcoma.^[9] Because the Greyhound's lean physique makes it ill-suited to sleeping on hard surfaces, owners of companion Greyhounds generally provide soft bedding; without bedding, Greyhounds are prone to develop painful skin sores. Greyhounds typically live 10–13 years.^[10] Download high resolution version (1140x606, 1081 KB) Greyhound in Flight File links The following pages link to this file: Greyhound Wikipedia:List of images/Nature/Animals/Dogs Categories: GFDL images ... Download high resolution version (1140x606, 1081 KB) Greyhound in Flight File links The following pages link to this file: Greyhound Wikipedia:List of images/Nature/Animals/Dogs Categories: GFDL images ... Achalasia, or failure of a ring of muscle (sphincter) to relax adequately, refers most commonly to esophageal achalasia. ... Bloat, also known as torsion, gastric torsion, and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is a medical condition in which the stomach becomes overstretched by excessive gas content. ... Bloat, also known as torsion, gastric torsion, and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is a medical condition in which the stomach becomes overstretched by excessive gas content. ... Osteosarcoma is the most common type of malignant bone cancer, accounting for 35% of primary bone malignancies. ... It has been suggested that Sexual attraction be merged into this article or section. ... Bedding refers to the materials laid above the mattress of a bed for warmth. ...

Due to the unique physiology and anatomy of greyhounds, a veterinarian who understands the issues relevant to the breed is generally needed when the dogs need treatment, particularly when anaesthesia is required. Greyhounds cannot metabolize barbiturate-based anesthesia as other breeds can because they have lower amounts of oxidative enzymes in their livers. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Human heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ... Look up veterinarian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Anesthesia (AE), also anaesthesia (BE), is the process of blocking the perception of pain and other sensations. ... Barbituric acid, the basic structure of all barbiturates Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. ...

Greyhounds demonstrate unusual blood chemistry, which can be misread by veterinarians not familiar with the breed; this can result in an incorrect diagnosis. Greyhounds have higher levels of red blood cells than do other breeds. Since red blood cells carry oxygen to the muscles, this higher level allows the hound to move larger quantities of oxygen faster from the lungs to the muscles. Veterinary blood services often use greyhounds as universal blood donors.^[11]. “Red cell” redirects here. ... Blood donation is a process by which a blood donor voluntarily has blood drawn for storage in a blood bank for subsequent use in a blood transfusion. ...

Miscellaneous

Cultural references to Greyhounds

Santa's Little Helper from The Simpsons

Simpson's Santa's Little Helper

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The character, Santa's Little Helper, exhibits many of the intellectual and behavioural characteristics of the typical greyhound as a pet. He is portrayed as affectionate, tolerant of other household pets (notably cats), loyal, and not overly active.

Don Quixote

In the novel Don Quixote, by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the protagonist imagined that his flea bitten mutt was a fine Greyhound. This article is about the fictional character and novel. ... Cervantes redirects here. ...

Greyhound Bus

The Greyhound Lines bus company, in keeping with their logo which sports a racing greyhound, occasionally airs television commercials starring a talking computer-generated greyhound. The greyhound in these commercial shorts is often noted for his dry, deadpan wit. Greyhound Lines is the largest inter-city common carrier of passengers by bus in North America , serving 2,200 destinations in the United States. ...

Anatomy

The key to the speed of a Greyhound can be found in its streamlined shape, large lungs, heart and muscles, the double suspension gallop and the flexibility of the spine (which is often called—incorrectly—hinged). "Double suspension gallop" describes the racing gait of the Greyhound, in which all four feet are off the ground twice during each full stride. The heart and lungs (from an older edition of Grays Anatomy) The lung is an organ belonging to the respiratory system and interfacing to the circulatory system of air-breathing vertebrates. ... The heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ... The vertebral column seen from the side Different regions (curvatures) of the vertebral column The vertebral column (backbone or spine) is a column of vertebrae situated in the dorsal aspect of the abdomen. ...

Sports

The Greyhound is the mascot of the following sports teams:

Professional

• Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Ontario Hockey League)
• Ohio Valley Greyhounds (United Indoor Football)

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College

• Assumption College
• University of Indianapolis
• Loyola College in Maryland
• Eastern New Mexico University
• Moberly Area Community College (in Moberly, Missouri)
• Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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High School

Numerous High Schools

Other

• Greyhound was the name of several roller coasters in the United States and Canada. None of these rides operate today.

• In Australia, racing Greyhounds are commonly known in slang terminology as "Dish Lickers" (e.g., "I just won 50 bucks at the Dish Lickers").

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See also

• Sighthound
• Lure coursing
• Coursing
• Greyhound racing
• Greyhound adoption
• Similar breeds:
  • Afghan Hound
  • Galgo Español (Spanish Greyhound)
  • Italian Greyhound
  • Lurcher (Not a breed, but a type of dog with Greyhound ancestry)
  • Saluki
  • Whippet

The Whippet shows the characteristic long legs, deep chest, and narrow waist of a sighthound. ... Lure coursing is a sport for dogs that involves chasing a mechanically operated lure. ... Coursing is the pursuit of game by dogs—chiefly Greyhounds—running by sight, not by scent. ... Several greyhounds before a race. ... A Greyhound Greyhound adoption or Greyhound rescue programs focus on helping Greyhounds move from racing—where they live in kennels on the track—to homes. ... The Afghan Hound is a very old sighthound dog breed. ... The Galgo Español (Spanish Galgo) or Spanish Greyhound is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. ... The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog, specifically a member of the sight hound family and member of the toy group. ... The fuck up is not a dog breed, but rather a type of dog native to the British Isles, a hearty crossbred sighthound which is generally a cross between a Greyhound and another sort of local dog. ... The Saluki is a breed of dogs known for speed, stamina and endurance. ... For other uses, see Whippet (disambiguation). ...

References

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