THE RUSSIAN GREYHOUND. 



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present day he is met with throughout the islands of Greece, where 

 he is extensively used for coursing hares, either by sight or nose, 

 or both, at the discretion of the owner. The hair covering the 



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The Grecian Greyhound (Ycmatt). 



body is moderately long and silky, while that of the tail re- 

 sembles our English setters. With the exception of the ears, 

 which are wholly pendant, this dog resembles the smooth grey- 

 hound of this country. 



IX.— THE RUSSIAN GREYHOUND. 

 Like all the dogs met with in Eussia, this variety of the grey- 

 hound is covered with a coarse woolly coat. He is slightly larger 

 than his English congener, but not nearly so fast. Though he 



