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Dog Breeds
Greyhound
The champion sprinter of dogdom, the Greyhound is a gentle, noble, and sweet-tempered companion with an independent spirit. For thousands of years these graceful hounds have been an object of fascination for artists, poets, and kings.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/greyhound/
| May 29, 2024
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Dog Breeds
Italian Greyhound
A true Greyhound in miniature, the elegant Italian Greyhound is an alert, playful, and highly affectionate toy companion. IGs make decorative couch dogs, but at heart they are flash-and-dash coursing hounds with an instinct for pursuit.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/italian-greyhound/
| May 29, 2024
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Expert Advice
Italian Greyhound History: Elegance and Grace With a Mysterious Beginning
This speedy game hunter and loving companion has delighted Italian Greyhound owners for more than 2000 years. Learn more about Italian Greyhound history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/italian-greyhound-history/
| May 29, 2024
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Expert Advice
Greyhound Facts You May Not Know
Best known for their lightning-fast speed, Greyhounds are independent, gentle, and noble dogs. Here are some fun facts about this magnificent breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-greyhound/
| May 29, 2024
![Italian Greyhound playing in the yard.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Italian-Greyhound-playing-in-the-yard-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice
Italian Greyhound Facts You May Not Know
The Italian Greyhound is many things, as well as a smaller cousin of the Greyhound. Learn more about this sleek, quick sighthound.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/facts-italian-greyhound/
| May 29, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Florida Court Ruling: Amendment to Ban Greyhound Racing Will Be on State Ballot in November
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that proposed Amendment 13 to the Florida Constitution can appear on the ballot on November 6, 2018. This amendment seeks to ban Greyhound racing in the state effective December 31, 2020. Please scroll down to view the text of the proposed amendment.
The American Kennel Club’s canine legislation position statement on the “Use [...]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-court-ruling-amendment-ban-greyhound-racing-will-state-ballot-november/
| May 29, 2024
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Greyhound Club of America collection
AKD 2.11
1889-2007 [bulk: 1989-2002]
6.85 linear ft in 8 boxes (5 doc boxes and 3 flat boxes)
Processed by Brynn White, 2016
Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections
Click here for a printable PDF of the collection guide
The documents the activities, functions, decisionmaking, events, and output of the [...]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/gca-collection/
| May 29, 2024
Expert Advice
Italian Greyhound Breeder Shares Tips on Socializing Puppies
Much has been written about the need for socializing puppies at an early age, but sometimes even an experienced breeder might forget about this necessity, especially if it's been a while since they raised a litter. One of the things I’ve learned during my almost 50-year involvement with Italian Greyhounds is that [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-shares-tips-on-socializing-puppies/
| May 29, 2024
Legislative Alerts
WV Info Alert: Senate to Consider Bill to Eliminate Greyhound Breeding Development Fund
SB 285 recently passed the Senate Finance Committee and is pending consideration by the full Senate. The measure seeks to eliminate the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund (GBDF) and redirect all money from the Fund to the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund. Additionally, it would eliminate the requirement that video lottery and racetrack table game [...]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wv-info-alert-senate-consider-bill-eliminate-greyhound-breeding-development-fund/
| May 29, 2024
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Expert Advice
The Greyhound: The Perfect Canine Running Machine
The American Kennel Club recognizes 184 dog breeds, and each was originally created for a reason whether it was to help put food on the table, guard herds, control vermin, or provide companionship. Most of these breeds are uniquely suited to do their job, and what follows is one such dog: Behold the perfect canine running [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/greyhound-perfect-canine-running-machine/
| May 29, 2024