Monday, July 13, 2009

Greyhound Dog

The Greyhound is a breed of dog that was known in both ancient Egypt and Greece. Greyhound dog type were known on the British Isles by the 9th century AD. This dog has been used to run down many kinds of small game, primarily hare. Since 1776, when the first known dog coursing club was founded in England, the greyhound dog has been valued as a coursing dog. Greyhound racing became popular after 1876.

A large and strong dog breed, measuring up to 76 cm (30 in) at the shoulder and weighing about 32 kg (70 Lb), the greyhound is considered to be the epitome of elegance and grace among canines. A greyhound is smooth coated, any color being acceptable, and has small, folded ears and a long, down-carried tail. Its roached back assists the dog in galloping flat out. A greyhound is both vary fast and externally agile. It can be raised as a gentle and well-mannered house dog or domestic dog.



The greyhound dog is one of the oldest of dog. With its highly developed sense of sight and its sleek, smooth coated body and long legs. It is popular for coursing racing and show.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Welsh Terrier

The Welsh terrier is a small, rough coated dog with small drop and an erect, docked tail. The coat is black and tan, the black forming a saddle over the back. The Welsh terrier stands about 38 cm (115 in) at the shoulder and weighs about 9 kg (20 lb). It is hardy and game but quit and less excitable than the fox terrier. Developed in Wales to hunt foxes, and otters, the breed was first imported into the United States in the late 19th century.


The Welsh terrier is a medium sized rough coted terrier. A sporting dog developed in North Wales during the 19th century, its coat is wiry and usually black and tan in color. The Welsh terrier is now primarily a show dog and a pet. Also see other kind of dog from Welsh, Cardigan Welsh Corgi and English Sheeping Dog