Greyhound

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The Greyhound is a breed of dog; a sighthound that has been raised for games and Greyhound racing. Since the rise of massive adoption of Greyhound racing retirees, this breed has seen the rise of popularity as a family pet.

According to Merriam-Webster, the Greyhound is a "tall, thin, tall necked dog marked by sharp speed and vision," and "one of several related dogs," like the Italian Greyhound.

This is a soft and intelligent type whose combination of long and strong legs, deep chest, flexible spine, and slim make it possible to achieve an average speed of the race exceeding 64 kilometers per hour (40 mph). Greyhound can reach a full speed of 70 kilometers per hour (43 mph) within 30 meters (98 feet), or six steps from the box, running at speeds of nearly 20 meters per second (66 ft/sec) for the first 250 meters (820Ã, ) races.

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Appearance

Men typically have 71 to 76 centimeters (28 to 30 inches) in the withers, and an average weight of 27 to 40 kilograms (60 to 88 pounds). Women tend to be smaller, with shoulder height ranging from 68 to 71 cm (27 to 28 inches) and weigh less than 27 to 34 kilograms (60 to 75 pounds). Bulldog has a very short hair, which is easily treated. There are about thirty recognized shapes of color, in which variations of white, dappled, yellowish, black, red and blue (gray) can appear uniquely or in combination. Bulldog is dolichocephalic, with a relatively long skull compared to its width, and an elongated muzzle.

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Temperament

Bulldogs can be aloof and indifferent to strangers, but affectionate with their own packages. They are generally benign, lazy, relaxed, and calm.

The bulldog dog wears a snout during racing, which can cause some people to believe they are aggressive dogs, but this is not true. The muzzle is used to prevent injuries caused by dogs biting each other during or immediately after the race, when the 'rabbits' disappear from view and the dogs are no longer racing but still excited.

Contrary to popular belief, adult Greyhound does not take long for daily exercise, as they are raised to run faster than endurance. Greyhound puppies that have not been taught how to harness their energy, however, can become hyperactive and destructive if not given outlets, and therefore require more experienced handlers.

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Pets

Greyhound owners and adoption groups consider pets that are beautiful. Bulldog is quiet, gentle and loyal to the owner. They are very loving, and enjoy the company of man and their dog. Whether Greyhound will enjoy other small animal companies, like cats, depends on the personality of individual dogs. Bulldog dogs will usually chase small animals; those who do not have a high 'prey drive' will be able to live side by side happily with a toy dog ​​and/or cats race. Many owners describe their Greyhound dogs as "45-hour-per-hour couch potatoes".

The greyhound dog lives the happiest as a pet in a quiet environment. They do well in families with children, as long as children are taught to treat dogs politely and politely. Bulldogs have sensitive properties, and soft commands work best as a training method.

Occasionally, Greyhound dogs can bark; However, bulldogs are generally not lazy, beneficial in the suburbs, and are usually friendly to strangers as well as their own families.

A very common misconception about Greyhound is that they are hyperactive. This does not usually happen with Greyhound racing retirees. Bulldogs can live comfortably as apartment dogs, as they do not require much space and sleep nearly 18 hours per day. Because of their calm temperament, bulldogs can make "apartment dogs" better than smaller, more active breeds.

On most race tracks, Greyhound is placed in a crate. Most of the animals like that do not know anything other than being in a crate for most of the day. Therefore, training Greyhound retired coffeys at home is generally easy.

Many Greyhound adoption groups recommend that owners keep their Greyhound dogs at any time outside the home, except in fully enclosed areas. This is due to the encouragement of their prey, their speed, and the assertion that Greyhound has no way of understanding. In some jurisdictions, it is illegal for Greyhound dogs to be allowed off-lead even in off-lead dog parks. Due to its size and strength, the adoption group recommends a fence has a height of between 4 to 6 feet, to prevent bulldogs from jumping over them.

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Ability

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The main use of genuine Greyhound dogs, both in the British Isles as well as on the Continent, is to roam the deer. Then, they specialize in rabbit competitions. Some Greyhound dogs are still used for walks, though sporting an artificial lure such as flowing and racing bait is much more common and popular. Many 300 to 550 meter runners have bloodlines that can be traced back through Irish sires, in several generations of drivers who win events like Irish Coursing Derby or the Irish Cup.

Racing

Until the early 20th century, Greyhound dogs were generally raised and trained to hunt and walk. During the 1920s, modern greyhound racing was introduced to the United States and England (Belle Vue Stadium, Manchester, July 1926), as well as Northern Ireland (Celtic Park (Belfast), April 1927) and the Republic of Ireland (Shelbourne Park, Dublin).

Australia also has a significant racing culture. However, the live bait scandal of 2015 and adverse media coverage caused the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW. On July 7, 2016, New South Wales Prime Minister Mike Baird announced that greyhound racing would be banned in the state from July 1, 2017 after an investigation found evidence of systemic animal cruelty, including mass murder of greyhound and live bait, but the plan was then reversed before it was implemented. After the NSW announcement to ban the race, Australian Capital City Chief Minister (ACT) Andrew Barr stated that greyhound racing would be banned at ACT.

In addition to professional racing, many Greyhounds enjoy success on amateur racing tracks. Organizations such as the Gazehound Racing Association (LGRA) and the National Oval Track Racing Association (NOTRA) provide opportunities for Greyhound and other sighthound breeds to compete in amateur racing events across the United States.

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Companion

Historically, Greyhound has, since its first appearance as a type of hunting and breeding, enjoying a certain level of fame and definition in Western literature, emblems and art as the most elegant or glorious elf or hunter in the dog world. In modern times, the professional racing industry, with a large number of race track bulldogs, as well as international adoption programs aimed at saving and returning surplus dogs to the industry. They have redefined their breeds in an effort to pursue their welfare - as a sports dog that will provide a friendly friendship in retirement. Outside of the racing industry and migrant communities, breeding enrolled at the Kennel Club still enjoys little followers as dogs and pets. There is a pattern that appears visible in recent years (2009-2010) of a significant drop in track bets and the closure of some songs in the US, which will have consequences for future Greyhound companion origins and re-homing ex-racers today.

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Health and physiology

Bulldogs usually breed healthy and long-lived, and hereditary diseases are rare. Some Greyhounds have been known to develop secreted esophagus, gastric dilatation of volvulus (also known as bloat), and osteosarcoma. If exposed to E. coli , they can develop a rotten Alabama. Because the lean physical Greyhound makes it unsuitable for sleeping on a hard surface, the owners of both racing and Greyhound enthusiasts generally provide a soft bed; without bedding, bulldogs are prone to develop painful skin lesions. The average age of Greyhound is 9 to 11 years.

Because of the typical physiology and anatomy of The Greyhound, a veterinarian who understands the issues relevant to the breed is generally required when the dog needs treatment, especially when anesthesia is required. Bulldogs can not metabolize barbiturate based anesthetics in the same way as other breeds because their liver has a lower amount of oxidative enzymes. Greyhound shows unusual blood chemistry [1], which can be misread by veterinarians who are not familiar with breeds and can lead to false diagnoses.

Bulldog is very sensitive to insecticides. Many veterinarians do not recommend the use of flea collars or flea spray on the bulldog if the product is pyrethrin-based. Products like Advantage, Frontline, Lufenuron, and Amitraz are safe to use on Greyhound, and are very effective at controlling lice and ticks.

Bulldogs have higher levels of red blood cells than other breeds. Because red blood cells carry oxygen to the muscles, this higher level allows the dog to move larger amounts of oxygen faster than the lungs to the muscles. In contrast, bulldogs have lower platelet levels than other breeds. Animal blood services often use Greyhound as a universal blood donor.

Bulldogs do not have coats and thus tend to trigger dog allergies in humans (they are sometimes mistakenly referred to as "hypoallergenic"). Lack of the lower layers, coupled with the lack of body fat, also makes Greyhounds more susceptible to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold); Because of this, they should be placed inside.

The key to Greyhound speed can be found in its lightweight but muscular shape, large heart, the highest percentage of fast twitch muscles of all kinds, double suspension shocks, and extreme flexibility of the spine. "Rotary spin dual suspension" illustrates the fastest running way of the Greyhound where all four legs are free of the ground in two phases, contracted and extended, during each full step.

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History

The origins of these breeds in popular literature are often romantically linked with Ancient Egypt, where it is believed "that breeds are about 4,000 years old;" a belief that there is no scientific evidence. While similar in appearance to Saluki (Persian Greyhound) or Sloughi (grave in Beni Hassan c 2000 bc), DNA analysis reported in 2004 suggests that Greyhound may not be closely related to these breeds, but is a close relative of the dogs shepherd.. The historical literature on the first sighthound in Europe (Arrian), vertragus, possibly antecedents from Greyhound, suggests that its origin lies in the ancient Celts of Eastern Europe or Eurasia. Small, medium, and large Greyhound dogs, seem to have been raised in Europe ever since. All of the modern, pure-bred Greyhound pedigrees derived from Greyhound stocks were recorded and first listed in private studbooks in the 18th century, then in the public studbook in the 19th century, which were eventually registered with club coursing, racing, and club kennel from the United States.. Kingdom.

Historically, this sighthound is used primarily for hunting in the open where their sharp eyesight is valuable. It is believed that they (or at least the same dogs) were introduced to the British Isles in the 5th and 6th centuries BC from the mainland of Celtic Europe, although the Picts and others from the British Isles of the North (modern Scotland) are believed to have had dog- big dogs similar to deerhound before the 6th century BC.

The name "Greyhound" is generally believed to come from Old English grighund . "Hund" is the predecessor of the modern "dog", but the meaning of "grig" is not specified, other than referring to dogs in Old English and Old Norse. Its origins seem to have no common roots with the modern word "gray" for color, and indeed the Greyhound is seen with a variety of mantle colors. Lighter colors, patchy and white patches appear on the gray-colored tray. The Greyhound Dog is the only dog ​​mentioned in the Bible; many versions, including the King James version, named Greyhound as one of the "four majestic things" in Proverbs. However, some newer biblical translations, including the New International Version, have turned this into a strutting rooster , which seems to be an alternate translation of the Hebrew term mothen zarzir . However, the translation of the Douay-Rheims Bible from the late Latin Vulgate Latin to English translates this term as "rooster".

According to Pokorny, the English name "Greyhound" does not mean "dog gray/dog", but only "fair dog". The next words are from Proto-Indo-European roots * g'her - "shining, twinkling": English gray , Old High German gris "gray, old," Old Icelandic griss "piglets, pigs," Old Icelandic gryja "until dawn," gryjandi < "morning sun," Old Church Slavonic zorja "morning, brightness." The common sense of these words is "to shine bright. "

In 1928, the first winner of the Best in Show at Crufts was Primley Scepter, a Greyhound owned by H. Whitley.

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In popular culture

Sports

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

Higher Education

• Assumption College (in Worcester, Massachusetts)
• The University of Indianapolis
• Loyola Maryland University
• University of New Mexico East
• Moberly Area Community College (in Moberly, Missouri)
• Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Yankton College (Yankton, South Dakota)
• Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (Wilcox, Saskatchewan)
• Mid-South Community College (West Memphis, Ark.)
• Fort Scott Community College. (Fort Scott Kansas.)
• Kearsney College (Botha's Hill, KwaZulu-Natal)
• The University Foundation (Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines)

More

• The Greyhound Bus Lines bus company sometimes shows television commercials starring Greyhound made by computers.
• The Who's 1968 single non-album "Dogs" and "Dogs (Part II)" are funny references to Greyhound racing and related bets.
• The main character family of the animated television series The Simpsons has a Greyhound named Santa's Little Helper, a retired racing horse adopted by the family at the end of the pilot episode.
• The cover art of 1994 Britpop album "Parklife" by Blur features Greyhound.
• The M8 Lightweight Armored Car, a US military vehicle, was nicknamed "Greyhound" by British armed forces during the Second World War.
• Greyhound is the main character of the official Mafia House official music video for their song, Greyhound.

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See also

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References

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Further reading

• "The Greyhound in 1864:..." Walsh 1864
• "The Greyhound,..." Dalziel 1887
• From Bulldog and Their Nature , Chapter XV: "Master of Game" Edward of York around 1406
• "The Greyhound" Roger D. Williams, in American Dog Book Editor George O. Shields. Chicago: Rand Mcnally 1891
• Greyhound Nation: A Coevolutionary History of England, 1200-1900 Edmund Russell, Cambridge Press University 2018. ISBNÃ, 978-0521762090

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External links

• Martin Roper: Everything You Know is Wrong 2008
• Greyhound in Curlie (based on DMOZ)

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