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Here are just a few interesting facts about this magnificent breed...
 

  • Greyhounds are the only breed of dog mentioned in the Bible (Proverbs 30:29-31 KJV).
    • Greyhounds come in 19 different primary colors and in over 55 different color combinations.
    • Greyhounds have a larger heart, lungs and more red blood cells than other canine breeds.
    • The average lifespan of a greyhound is 12 or more years.
    • Greyhounds came to the New World in 1493 on Columbus' second expedition.
    • Odyssey, Odysseus' loyal dog Argus is a greyhound.
      In Homer's
    • Greyhounds are mentioned or featured in 11 of Shakespeare's plays.
    • Greyhounds have a double suspension gallop (they run like a cheetah, not like a horse).  When running, greyhounds spend 80% of their time in the air.  It is as close to "flight" as a land animal can get.