THE GREYHOUND
(1 rev hounds, which yon may have seen racing after an electric hare, are a very ancient breed of dog; it is the only breed whoso shape and appearance has never varied throughout the centuries.
Greyhounds were kept by the ancient Egyptians, and were; known in England in the flays of King Canute, for it was written that none but nobles might own one. Although the privilege was later extended to others, it was only until com para ti \ civ recent times that greyhounds were allowed to bo owned by others than landowners.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22256, 2 November 1935, Page 5 (Supplement)
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95THE GREYHOUND New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22256, 2 November 1935, Page 5 (Supplement)
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