The Greyhound is a breed of dog, a sighthound which has been bred for coursing game and greyhound racing. Many owners describe their Greyhounds as '45-mile-per-hour couch potatoes'. Many owners describe their Greyhounds as '45-mile-per-hour couch potatoes'. Historically, the Greyhound has, since its first appearance as a hunting type and breed, enjoyed a specific degree of fame and definition in Western literature, heraldry and art as the most elegant or noble companion and hunter of the canine world. Many owners describe their Greyhounds as '45-mile-per-hour couch potatoes'. Historically, the Greyhound has, since its first appearance as a hunting type and breed, enjoyed a specific degree of fame and definition in Western literature, heraldry and art as the most elegant or noble companion and hunter of the canine world. In modern times, the professional racing industry, with its large numbers of track-bred greyhounds, as well as international adoption programs aimed at re-homing dogs has redefined the breed as a sporting dog that will supply friendly companionship in its retirement.
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