| Galgo Español |
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| Other names | - Galgo
- Spanish Galgo
- Spanish Greyhound
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| Origin | Spain |
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| Height |
Males |
62–70 cm (24–28 in) |
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Females |
60–68 cm (24–27 in) |
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| Coat |
smooth or rough |
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| Colour |
any |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Galgo Español or Spanish Greyhound is a Spanish breed of dog of sighthound type, bred specifically for coursing hare and other game. The English greyhound is possibly a descendant of the Spanish greyhound and, for several years in the 20th century, some breeders did cross-breed Galgos and Greyhounds in order to produce faster and more powerful Galgos, specifically for track racing purposes.