Chapter 1
Born of the desert
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Chapter 2
Guardians of the cold and wind
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Chapter 3
Built for pure speed
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Chapter 4
From royal courts to modern companions
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Thousands of years of sighthounds
Ch 4 · From royal courts to modern companions
torito Sighthounds: Royal Companions
Sighthound, swift and old, / Royal companion, stories untold! / Through history, graceful and bold.
Fun Fact
Couch potatoes: Despite their incredible speed, most adult sighthounds prefer sleeping up to 18 hours a day.
Glossary
greyhound (noun)
A tall, slender breed of dog known for its keen vision and exceptional running speed. In 1461, King Louis XI of France kept twenty-seven of these dogs as cherished indoor pets.
A tall, slender breed of dog known for its keen vision and exceptional running speed. In 1461, King Louis XI of France kept twenty-seven of these dogs as cherished indoor pets.
Quiz
Which sighthound breed is historically nicknamed the 'poor man's racehorse' in 19th-century England?
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What animal did Spanish Galgo sighthounds traditionally hunt across the plains of Spain?
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In which country is the Galgo Español sighthound primarily used for traditional coursing?
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Which English king passed forest laws in 1016 CE restricting Greyhound sighthound ownership to nobility?
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Approximately how many hours a day does an adult Greyhound sighthound typically spend sleeping?