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is generally used as a stable-dog, and to accompany 
a carriage. 
THE COMMON GREYHOUND. LE CHIEN LEVRIER. 
Cams Grqjus. L. 
This variety is familiar to every one, and is very 
remarkable for its elongated jaws and compressed 
head, as well as for its speed, which exceeds that of 
all other dogs. It is frequently without the fifth toe ; 
and, in some individuals, this peculiarity occurs on 
the hind feet, but not on those before. 
THE SCOTCH GREYHOUND 
Has long, curling, stiffish hair, generally white, 
inclining to a reddish brown tinge. It is also called 
the wiry-haired greyhound. 
THE RUSSIAN GREYHOUND 
Has also long and bushy hair. The tail forms a 
spiral curl. 
