King Henry the 8th was a big fan of dogs. Among his favorites were Greyhounds. His hounds wore silk coats & collars made of velvet or leather adorned with gold & silver spikes, pearls & the Tudor rose symbol. A white greyhound is featured on the House of York coat of arms.
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