The Southern Sighthounds: Out of Egypt
by Tamara Taylor

This copyrighted article first appeared in Bloodlines, the official publication of the United Kennel Club. Please contact me for permission to use any part of this article. I am deeply indebted to the sighthound owners who took the time to share their insights and experiences with her and whose comments have been the primary source of the section on disposition and behavior.

Special thanks to www.animalstamps.com for providing the majority of the stamps. Several o the Sloughi stamps were provided by Shi'Rayan Sloughis.

The line drawings of Egyptian art were adapted by the author from Wilkenson.

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Whippets