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The Greyhound is probably one of the oldest known breeds, as the Arabs used it hundreds of years ago for hunting. Recently it has been much in the public eye owing to the great popularity of Greyhound Track Racing. It is intelligent, very fast and has wonderful eyesight and stamina, being absolutely tireless. There are two types known in England, the Racing and Coursing kind and the Show specimen, the latter of which appears here and is built on somewhat finer lines.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 37 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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The oldest of all breeds of doga, the Greyhound was highly valued as a hunting dog by the ancient Egyptians and Assyrians, and in type appears to have altered but little during past centuries. Coursing was first conducted under established rules towards the end of the 16th century. The Waterloo Cup - the "Derby" of the coursing world - was instituted in 1836. As a rule Greyhounds successful in the leash are not the best show specimens, though there are notable exceptions.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 16 in a series of 50, issued by Players
 Greyhound - vintage picture 1931 |
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 Greyhound - vintage picture 1925 |
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A great sporting dog and a fine companion. Head rather wide and flat between ears, of good length, with long, fine, but powerful, muzzle. Eyes rather small and dark in colour. Ears fine and carried with tips thrown back. Neck long, muscular and gracefully arched.. Shoulders sloping. Forelegs well boned and straight with hare feet. Hind legs very powerful and bent at stifle and hock. Chest very deep, moderately wide. Body very powerful, of fair length and well arched at loin. Tail long and carried low. Coat short and hard. Colour: black, red, fawn, blue, brindle; or these colours mixed with white.
1937 DOGS - No 17 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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