Galgo Espanol

The Galgo Espanol or Spanish Galgo is a very ancient dog breed. These dogs belong to the broader Sight Hound breed. Even though these dogs are widely known as Spanish Greyhounds, they are not really Greyhounds. The origin and lineage of these dogs is quite distinct from Greyhounds. However, during the last hundred years, breeders have sometimes cross bred these two types to produce Galgos that are faster. The Galgo’s appearance is somewhat similar to Greyhounds but there are many features which make this breed distinct. For example, the front part of their bodies is higher than the hind part and their muscles are also much flatter than Greyhounds. These dogs are also much smaller and of lighter build. Their tails are longer and heads are long and streamlined. This gives the impression of the dog’s ears being larger than they actually are. Also, these dogs are not as deep chested as Greyhounds.

Glagos can be born with one of two types of coats: rough or smooth. The rough coated Galgos are better protected from injury while running on the field. They are found in a variety of different colors and some may have patters on their coat. Some common colors are black and red, parti-colored and brindle. As such, these dogs are not prone to any genetic diseases or disorders, but they can be over-sensitive to anesthesia. Owners should make sure to let the veterinarian know of this condition.

By nature, these dogs are pretty similar to Greyhounds. They are calm and quiet animals, and tend to be more laid back than hyperactive and energetic. These dogs can sleep all day if allowed to. They make ideal pets because they’re naturally trained to be tolerant towards other animals around them, including cats. They are also naturally friendly towards other small and large dogs. They are affectionate towards children and family members. These dogs will even tolerate unwanted attention from young children without retaliating or losing their patience. They can be shy towards strangers or when they are in unfamiliar territory, but this trait can be curbed by socializing the dog from an early age.

The name Galgo is derived from the word Gaul, who were a Celtic tribe inhabiting the Iberian peninsular region in and around 400-600 BC. The original Galgo was most probably created by cross breeding hunting dogs brought by the Celts with dogs belonging to merchants who were involved in trade with the tribesmen. Since the, it is likely that other types of Sight Hounds were introduced into the breed.

As mentioned earlier, Galgos make excellent pets due to their quiet, patient nature. In recent times, a growing interest has been seen in adopting Galgos previously being used for hunts in Spain to other countries in North America and Europe. There are many organizations that are working to help these Galgos find new homes and families. In America, these dogs are also in some demand as show dogs and in lure coursing events.