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After Notes's departure, Glenroy Oakley joined the band and they changed their name to Greyhound in 1970. [1] Their first single was an Earl Robinson/David I. Arkin composition, "Black & White", which was a top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also recorded by artists as diverse as the Maytones, Sammy Davis Jr and Three Dog Night.
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A blue female greyhound. Males are usually 71 to 76 centimetres (28 to 30 in) tall at the withers, and weigh on average 27 to 40 kilograms (60 to 88 lb).Females tend to be smaller, with shoulder heights ranging from 66 to 71 centimetres (26 to 28 in) and weights from 25 to 34 kilograms (55 to 75 lb), although weights can be above and below these average weights. [1]
The Galgo Español, or Spanish Greyhound, is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family.The English greyhound is possibly a descendant of the Spanish greyhound and, for several years in the 20th century, some breeders did cross-breed Galgos and Greyhounds in order to produce faster and more powerful Galgos, specifically for track racing purposes.
Detail of the dog Jan van Eyck's The Arnolfini Wedding (1434). Generally, dogs symbolize faith and loyalty. [11] A dog, when included in an allegorical painting, portrays the attribute of fidelity personified. [12] In a portrait of a married couple, a dog placed in a woman's lap or at her feet can represent marital fidelity.
Polish Greyhounds have also been referenced in hunting literature and artwork since the 13th century. [4] [5] Thought to have the same ancestors as the Hortaya Borzaya and Borzoi, the Polish Greyhound was originally bred to hunt great bustards and wolves. [6] The Polish Greyhound was considered the favorite dog of the Polish nobility. [7]
Fred Basset (born 4 October 2004 as Hoppa [1]) is a greyhound dog that was owned and raced by Australian comedy duo Hamish & Andy. The dog's name is taken from the comic strip character Fred Basset, whose strip features regularly on the Hamish & Andy radio show. [2] Since retiring from racing, Fred Basset has become an ambassador for greyhound ...
The Greyster is a type of sled dog bred for sled dog racing, especially dryland sports like canicross and bikejoring. [1] The greyster is crossbred from the Greyhound and the German Shorthair Pointer. [2] The greyster gets its endurance and its enthusiasm from the German Shorthaired Pointer and its speed from the Greyhound. [2] [3]