Greystory Greyhounds are the oldest breed of dog with evidence of their life dating back 6,000 years. Pictures have been found in the tombs of the Pharoahs. It is obvious that they were revered and honored for the service they provided. During the Middle Ages, only noblemen were allowed to own them. They are the only breed of dog mentioned in the Bible and even Shakespere mentions them in his works. If you really want to learn about this noble creature, read "The Reign of the Greyhound" by Cynthia Branigan.

Initially the greyhound was a hunting companion for noblemen. The greyhound was a favorite of Cleopatra, England's Queen Elizabeth I, and Alexander the Great. For centuries, Greyhounds have been bred to hunt by outrunning their prey. They are the fastest breed of dog and their speed is breathtaking upwards of 40+ miles an hour. Years of being bred for speed have given them an athletic body that also has grace. Agressiveness has been virtually eliminated, since dogs unknown to each other hunted together. This created a serene, mannerly breed. The need to think fast enough to avoid accidents when running has given them high intelligence. Greyhounds were brought to America in the 1800's to help control the jackrabbit population, and they were also used by the U.S. Calvary to assist scouts. General George Custer reportedly traveled with a score of Greyhounds. Coursing evolved from an open field event to a race with a dummy hare in 1876 in England. It was further refined into a very popular spectator and gambling sport in the United States in the 1920's.