Spanish greyhound

Serious temperament and reserved in occasion, however when out hunting, proves to be an energetic and lively hunter.

The Spanish greyhound is known since the antiquity by the Romans, even though we are led to suppose that his arrival and implantation in the Peninsula dates back long before that period. Descendant from ancient Asian greyhounds, he has adapted himself to our different terrain of steppes and plains. He was exported in large quantities to other countries like Ireland, England during the XVIth, XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries. Our Spanish greyhound is one of the ancestors of the English greyhound which presents with the Spanish greyhound (galgo) the similarities true to the breed which have served as a base in its selection and subsequent acclimatization. Among the numerous citations by the classical authors, one should select that of the archpriest of Hita who says : « Hare which goes is soon caught in a chase by the greyhound... », thus proving the principal and ancestral function of the breed.

It is a pretty submissive dog, which learns fast what is required, and that's why it is not hard to train. It ignores the commands only when it sets eyes on a prey.

The fur of this dog doesn't need too much grooming. a casual brushing is enough. The ears will be kept clean.