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Early Middle Ages landscape

Galgo Español

Also known as Spanish Greyhound.

Related breedRough Collie1800 to 1886 · United Kingdom

Galgo Español at a glance

Origin
Castile, Spain
Appeared
500 CE to 1900 (likely)
Family
UK Rural
Type
Sighthound
Size
Large
Life span
12 to 15 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 285

The name. Spanish galgo, from Latin (canis) gallicus, "Gaulish dog".

Same familyAfghan Hound1000 to 1800 · Afghanistan

Family and relatives

Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · Iceland

Place in time

The Galgo Español appears 500 CE to 1900 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Galgo Español is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.