The following is borrowed from the terrific organization www.adopt-a-greyhound.org:

Greyhounds are one of the oldest breeds of dogs, and appear in art and literature throughout history. In ancient Egypt, Greyhounds were mummified and buried along with their owners, and tombs were often decorated with Greyhound figures. A hieroglyph of a dog very much resembling the modern breeds Greyhound, Saluki, and Sloughi can be found in the writings of ancient Egypt. Alexander the Great had a Greyhound named Peritas. The Greyhound is mentioned in the Old Testament (Proverbs 30:29-31), Homer (Odyssey, where the only one to recognize Odysseus upon his return was his Greyhound, Argus), Chaucer (The Canterbury Tales), and Shakespeare (Henry V and Merry Wives of Windsor). Greek and Roman gods and goddesses were often portrayed with Greyhounds.

There are many differing explanations for the origin of the term Greyhound. One writer suggests that the original Greyhound stock was mostly grey in color. Another says the term derives from the Old English "grei," meaning "dog," and "hundr," meaning "hunter." Another explanation is that it is derived from "gre" or "gradus," meaning "first rank among dogs." Finally, it has been suggested that the term derives from Greekhound, since the hound reached England through the Greeks.

If your heart has not yet been captured by a greyhound and you’re thinking of getting one, we’d highly recommend rescuing. Below is a list of just a few of the fine greyhound adoption/rescue organizations located all around the world.

www.adoptagreyhound.com

www.adopt-a-greyhound.org

www.ngap.org

www.greyrescue.com

www.greyhoundog.org

www.greyhoundpets.org

www.greyhoundangelsadoption.com

In the meantime, feel free to click on one--or all---of the links on either side of this page and shop the hundreds upon hundreds of greyhound gifts, whippet whimseys and doggy doodads.

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