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Greyhound.

"At a typical top speed of 18.77 m/s, the greyhound is not only the fastest dog but second only to the Cheetah as the world's fastest animal. A member of the sight hound family, the greyhound is one of the few original dog breeds and can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Tombs from the year 4,000 BC to 3500 BC, are adorned with drawings of dogs resembling the greyhound and saluki. During the latter years of the fifth and sixth century, through trade in the Near East and Europe, greyhounds made their way to England where they became a symbol of wealth. States one Welsh proverb, "You may know a gentleman by his horse, his hawk and his greyhound."Ownership by common folk was limited due to the Law of Canute of 1016 under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Originally hunters, Europeans found another use for greyhounds. from the Romans to Britain, dog racing became popular, involving greyhounds, salukis and whippets. The first coursing society was setup in Britain in 1776. In the past, most retired greyhounds were killed and while some still are, many become loyal and admired pets. A Roman, Arrian, from AD 200, described greyhounds as loyal friends who jumped up to greet them at home when they were gone for even a short time. They are mild and affectionate, get along well with children and family pets, including cats. At 28-30 inches tall, 65-70 pounds, white, brown, fawn, fallow, black, gray, white, red, or blue in color, these short haired dogs range from a price of $50,000 to $80,000. Yet their dynamic character and endless talents make them worthy of the price"

Yup pretty much sounds like Linux is a Greyhound!

Posted by: Linux User 147560   Posted on: 07/17/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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