Fast Facts About Greyhounds

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THEY WERE USED BY THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS.

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RABBITS HAD TO BEWARE.

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Greyhounds may attain speeds of up to 45 mph due to their slender physique and strong, powerful legs.

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Greyhounds, like other sighthounds, have slender skulls and eyes that are widely spaced.

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Despite towering 27 to 30 inches tall, these slender dogs typically weigh only 60 to 70 pounds.

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Instead, most greyhounds prefer to stand or lie down on something comfortable.

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