The only dog breed specifically mentioned in the Bible is the "greyhound." This breed is mentioned in the Book of Proverbs, specifically Proverbs 30:29-31, in the King James Version: "There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.” The term "greyhound" is a translation from a Hebrew phrase, which literally means "girt in the loins." This translation is believed to approximate the ancestral type of the greyhound. The greyhound is noted for its elegance, majestic appearance, and remarkable speed. It was historically favored by medieval English lords and Egyptian pharaohs for hunting purposes. Although the Bible mentions dogs multiple times, the greyhound is unique as the only specific breed named by itself in the scripture.
