Cretan Hound

Sitia Hunting Association Hosts Latest Cretan Hound Registration

2023-09-13 by Phil Butler

Sitia Hunting Association, the Kennel Club of Greece, and the Cretan Hound Club organized another Kritikos Lagonikos registration in Sitia.

Cretan Hound “Peristeris” Shows Cretans How Excellence is Done

2023-09-11 by Phil Butler

A Cretan Hound named “Peristeris” delivered excellence at the World Dog Show 2023 despite limited support.

September 11th in Gazi: A Cretan Hound Registration and Evaluation

2022-08-25 by Phil Butler

September 11th, Cretan Hound owners and breeders will register and present for morphology the living legend.

90 of Europe’s Oldest Breed – Kritikos Lagonikos – Registered On Crete

2021-09-15 by Phil Butler

This past weekend registration for 90 dogs of Europe’s oldest breed, the legendary Kritikos Lagonikos took place on Crete.

Cretan Hound Recognition Shows Scheduled on Crete

2021-08-27 by Phil Butler

September 11th and 12th, Cretan Hounds will be presented to be recognized by the Kennel Club of Greece at Ano Archanes and Agios Nikolaos.

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 9, 2020

2020-08-13 by Phil Butler

An update of what’s happening on Crete island over the weekends. August 9th saw locals at their usual haunts.

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The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]