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Greyhounds are a separate breed from other related sighthounds, such as the Italian greyhound. [2] [3] The Greyhound's combination of long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine, and slim build allows it to reach average race speeds exceeding 64 km/h (40 mph). [4] [5] [6] A racing greyhound can reach a full speed of at least 77 km/h (48 mph).
Fur color varies among the breed, with the most common colors being black, tan, blue, and beige. [citation needed] They are double coated, with a rough undercoat that thickens in the winter to provide insulation. [citation needed] The Polish Greyhound's tail is long and sickle-shaped, curving upward at the end. [9]
The Sloughi / ˈ s l uː ɡ i /, [1] or Arabian Greyhound (Arabic: سلوقي), [2] is an ancient breed of domesticated dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. It originates from North Africa and is found in Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Libya.
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 14 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds. [12] In the United States, the Ortheopedic Foundation for Animals has found the Italian Greyhound to be the least affected by hip dysplasia of 157 breeds studied, with an incidence of 0. [13]
Although they have lived throughout the Great Alföld, they have had a strong hunting history in the three counties of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hajdú-Bihar and Somogy. The conformation of the Magyar agár has remained the same from the Medieval to the Modern Age until the introduction of the greyhound in the 19th century. [2]
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Guinefort's story is a variation on the well-travelled "faithful hound" motif, similar to the Welsh story of the dog Gelert.. In one of the earliest versions of the story, described by Dominican friar Stephen of Bourbon in 1250, Guinefort the greyhound belonged to a knight who lived in a castle near Lyon. [4]
It is assumed that there were two types of greyhound-like breeds, these being the older Tesem [3] and the Saluki/Sloughi type. [4] The two greyhound-types were clearly distinguished in tomb decorations, [5] with the Tesem thought to be similar to modern pariah dogs. [6] One scholar applies the name Tesem to both types of greyhound-like dogs. [1]