The Persian Greyhound. 49 



CHAPTER VIII. THE PERSIAN GREYHOUND. 



BY CORSINCON. 



THE specimens of this graceful but rather delicate variety are com- 

 paratively rare in England, still we generally have one or more at our 

 London shows. 



They are of similar type to our greyhound but built more slimly r 

 wanting the great muscular development which the greyhound has ; 

 indeed, so delicate in appearance are those I have seen exhibited, that 

 they are in that respect an enlarged edition of the Italian greyhound. 



They differ from our greyhound also in having the ears larger, 

 drooping, and fringed with silky hair, much longer than on the body, and 

 the tail is similarly adorned. 



They are used in hunting the gazelle, an interesting account of which 

 appeared in the " Field " newspaper some years ago. They are used in 

 relays, a custom which was at one time in practice in this country. 



The most beautiful specimen I have seen is Mr. H. Allan's Tierma, a 

 delicate fawn, standing, I should say, 22in. to 23in. at the shoulder. 

 Tierma has often been exhibited, and her great beauty has always- 

 secured her a first prize on these occasions. 



