OK ... I'm Open To Interpretations

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  Captioned by the photographer "Wierd Street Art"

                     This statue sits in the City of Bath England

While I'm sure to be fascinated by either it's rich historical depiction, meaning, or artistic statement, none of which I have an actual clue, I do think it is one way to get Hounds to like you. 

Maybe it's meaning is as simple as that? 

Could they be Egyptian Greyhound Trainers using some sort of reverse psychology, or better yet, getting their charges ready for a Stakes Race? Hmmmm

Like I said, I'm open to interpretations. 
If anyone knows something about it, I'd love to hear it!
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