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A particularly important moment for Greek dog lovers is marked by the official recognition of the Rhodian Hound by the Greek Kennel Club, as this historic breed is now registered as the seventh national dog breed.

This development is a great vindication for those who tried to preserve the breed, but also an important step for the promotion of Greek canine tradition.

The recognition of the Rhodian Hound by the Greek Kennel Club is a historic moment for the island of Rhodes as well. It is a particularly athletic and agile hunting dog, known for its speed, endurance and intense hunting ability. Its official recognition now paves the way for its better registration, protection and promotion, both in Greece and internationally.

The decision of the Hellenic Kennel Club was based on the homogeneity and stability of the morphological and functional characteristics of the breed, evidence that was found during the evaluation of a large number of dogs in Rhodes. At the same time, the inclusion of the Rhodian Hound in Group 10 of hounds strengthens its position in official cynological events and contributes to its systematic study and conservation.

The recognition of the breed also opens a broader discussion on the relationship between hunting tradition and the protection of wildlife. The exceptional hunting abilities of the Rhodesian Greyhound highlight the need for responsible management of the training and use of such dogs, especially in sensitive ecosystems such as those of the islands.

Overall, this development constitutes a significant success for Greek canine love and the cultural tradition of the country. It is the hope of all of us that this unique Greek breed will continue to exist and evolve, always with respect for our history and for nature.

The Rhodian hound ia a dog that hunts mainly hares and partridges (island) using mainly its sight (Sighthound). Observant, always moving, energetic, athletic, with a sensitive sense of smell and particularly fast. Difficult to train, it prefers to hunt alone and not in a "pack".
The Rhodian hound does not "chatter" at the scents of hares in grazing areas but "cuts off" their escape paths early, finding their "little hide" relatively easily. After a short track and a short "stop" in front of the hare - sometimes other prey - it rushes at the prey with the aim of briefly chasing it and ultimately capturing it. The Rhodian hound is a particularly athletic and fast-moving dog, which allows it to capture the prey in front of it after a short chase, most of the time.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.:
Group 10: Sighthounds
Subgroup 1: Long-haired or "fringed" Greyhounds
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
A medium-sized dog, particularly athletic, of light build. Its entire presence and appearance show a dog that works tirelessly for long periods of time and whose main "weapons" are its vision, its explosive gait and its speed.
Main characteristics are the strongly raised lower line (belly line), the chest lowered to the elbows, the "sickle" tail and the dolichocephalic shape of its head.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:
Height at the withers with a total length to the buttocks in a ratio of 1:1 or with a length slightly greater that does not alter the shape of the dog.
Chest with a height reaching the elbow or 1-2 and a muzzle to skull ratio of 1:1 with the muzzle ideally being longer than the skull.
BEHAVIOUR – CHARACTERISTICS:
A small game hunting dog that does not hesitate to pursue larger game such as deer – after all, we find quite a few deer in the hunting grounds of Rhodes – specializing in hares.
Intelligent, loyal, people-oriented with its owner, wary of strangers but never aggressive. Difficult to train, spontaneous and instinctive.

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