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...About Greyhound History
Greyhounds go way back. So far back, no one really knows when they first appeared. Ancient gods, like Diana and Artemis had greyhounds as their companions of choice. Egyptian, Roman and Greek nobility treated greyhounds as honored family members. In the Middle Ages, priests saved greyhounds from extinction and again the nobility claimed them as an exclusive right. Shakespeare and Chaucer immortalized them in their literature.
Greyhounds were imported to America in the 19th century so farmers could keep down their varmint population. Friendly betting between farmers turned into modern racing in the 20th century. Today 35,000 greyhounds are bred to race, and live most of their lives in crates. Release from these crates occurs when they race, are adopted, or are to be killed because they are no longer earning their keep. It's a far cry from their pampered and revered past.
You can learn more about the history of greyhounds by purchasing Cynthia Branigan's"The Reign of the Greyhound" using our affiliate link with Amazon. Links with more information about the history of greyhounds include:
Wikipedia
Greyhound Project
Gulf Coast Greyhounds
Greyhound Expressions