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Types of Greyhounds

The Azawakh, the dog of free men

Unique, exotic and unknown are the three adjectives that define the Azawakh, the African greyhound that has accompanied the nomadic tribes of the Sahara Desert since time immemorial. And when we say immemorial, we do it with all the use of the word, since this breed has the honor of being considered by experts as one of the oldest

Types of Greyhounds

The Irish Wolfhound, the tallest dog in the world

It's the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Leading the Irish Guard regiment is Domhnall, a spectacular Irish wolfhound who leaves no one in the audience indifferent, who mills expectantly behind the fences to watch the showy parade. This regiment is the only one that is allowed to parade with its pet, which embodies

Whippet drawing
Types of Greyhounds

The Whippet, the master of acceleration

Nicknamed the "poor man's greyhound" and considered its younger brother, the whippet is a breed that looks out for itself. Centuries of history rest on his shoulder blades and his physical power makes him the fastest of dogs of his size. But that is not all. Although it seems impossible, the whippet is capable of winning

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The Blue Greyhound and BaasGalgo: together for greyhound

When you meet a greyhound and he befriends you, a unique bond is created. In my case, acute galguitis changed my perspective on life and planted in me the seed of El Galgo Azul, a project that I am passionate about and with which I want to fulfill the mission of making this world a little more doggy in

Types of Greyhounds

The saluki, the oldest of the greyhounds

Since the dawn of civilization, the Saluki has accompanied us, a dog that hides thousands of years of history behind its eyes. And no, we do not use a literary device. This greyhound is not only the oldest of its kind, but it is also considered one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, having lived with the Sumerians and

The Blue Greyhound

Custom artwork by El Galgo Azul

If I had to say what is the most special gift you could make, I would say a personalized illustration. Experience has shown me that nobody usually expects to be given something similar, so they end up surprised and very excited when their eyes discover what the colored paper was hiding behind them. What started with a

Types of Greyhounds

The Deerhound, the Royal Dog of Scotland

In the Scottish Highlands a dog with an intense gaze and a rebellious soul emerged that earned the title of Royal Dog of Scotland. The Scottish Greyhound was a larger hunting dog that suffered with the arrival of the changes of the Contemporary Age, but that gained its survival thanks to the fans who converted it

Types of Greyhounds

The Afghan hound, an exotic beauty

Few stories mix reality with fiction as much as that of the Afghan hound, a gallant exotic breed of great beauty. Safeguarded by the Afghans as a great treasure, this sighthound was not discovered by Europeans until the late 19th century. Despite the emergence of the World Wars and the extinction of the European line, the passion that

Collaborations

The Blue Greyhound for Materia Rica: a very doggy jewelry collection

Today is a very exciting day at El Galgo Azul. Months of intense and passionate work have paid off: we're launching a new collection! 😀 And it's not just any collection. Thanks to our collaboration with Materia Rica, our love for greyhounds has been transformed into jewelry. Each piece is unique and handmade, designed so you can wear your love for greyhounds with style.

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