PERSIAN GREYHOUND—ITALIAN GREYHOUND. 43 
XI.—THE PERSIAN GREYHOUND. 
In Persia, coursing the hare and antelope is a royal sport in 
high esteem, and the greyhound kept for the purpose is of very 
elegant proportions. He closely resembles the Grecian greyhound 
above described, but his ears and nose are hairy, as also is his tail. 
The body, on the contrary, is somewhat smoother, but still not so 
smooth as that of the English dog. This greyhound is fast, 
but not capable of pulling down an antelope single-handed, and in 
coursing it is so managed that relays may be slipped after those in 
possession are nearly exhausted. 
XIL—THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND 
Is so small and delicate as to be solely used in this country as a 
pet. I shall therefore postpone its description till I come to 
consider that division of the canine race. 
