Posts tagged: Sighthound
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Afghan Hound
Dec 26, 2010
Back to HoundsAzawakh Afghan Hound – General Description The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest, if not the first, sighthound dog breed. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was…
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Azawakh
Dec 26, 2010
Afghan HoundBorzoi Azawakh – General Description The Azawakh is a sighthound dog breed from Africa. Contents: Classification & Standards Character & Temperament History Size & Appearance Health & Maintenance Videos Breed Standard [Top] Classification and Standards FCI Group 10, Section 3, #307 AKC Hound (FSS) The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording…
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Borzoi
Dec 26, 2010
AzawakhChart Polski Borzoi – General Description The borzoi is a breed of domestic dog also called the Russian Wolfhound and descended from dogs brought to Russia from central Asian countries. It is similar in shape to a greyhound, and is also a member of the sighthound family. Contents: Names & Etymology Classification & Standards Character…
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Chart Polski
Dec 26, 2010
BorzoiGreyhound Chart Polski – General Description The Chart Polski (pronounced HEART POLL-ski) is a Polish sighthound breed. It is known as the Polish Greyhound, although it is not a direct relative of the Greyhound dog. Contents: Classification & Standards Character & Temperament History Size & Appearance Health & Maintenance Videos Breed Standard [Top] Classification and…
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Greyhound
Dec 26, 2010
Chart PolskiHungarian Greyhound Greyhound – General Description The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, which has also recently[when?] seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed whose combination of long, powerful legs,…
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Hungarian Greyhound
Dec 26, 2010
GreyhoundIrish Wolfhound Hungarian Greyhound – General Description The Hungarian Greyhound (Magyar agár) is a dog breed in the sighthound family. Being called a Hungarian greyhound is somewhat of a misnomer. The Hungarian Greyhound is not descended from the greyhound and is not known as a “greyhound” in its country of origin. A more proper alternative…
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Irish Wolfhound
Dec 26, 2010
Hungarian GreyhoundItalian Greyhound Irish Wolfhound – General Description The Irish Wolfhound (Irish: Cú Faoil, Irish pronunciation: [ˈkuː ˈfˠiːlʲ]) is a breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris), specifically a sighthound. The name originates from its purpose (wolf hunting with dogs) rather than from its appearance. Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest of dog breeds.[1] Contents: Classification…
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Italian Greyhound
Dec 26, 2010
Irish WolfhoundRhodesian Ridgeback Italian Greyhound – General Description The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog of the sight hound type, sometimes called an “I.G.”, or “Iggy” for short.[1] Contents: Classification & Standards Character & Temperament History Size & Appearance Health & Maintenance Work & Activities In Movies, TV & Print Videos Breed Standard…
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Saluki
Dec 26, 2010
Rhodesian RidgebackScottish Deerhound Saluki – General Description The Saluki, (Persian: تازی، Arabic: سلوقی) also known as the Persian Greyhound and Royal Dog of Egypt is one of the oldest known breeds of domesticated dog. There are petroglyphs and rock arts in Golpaygan and Khomein in central Iran that shows saluki-like hounds and falcons accompanying…
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Scottish Deerhound
Dec 26, 2010
SalukiSloughi Scottish Deerhound – General Description The Scottish Deerhound, or simply the Deerhound, is a breed of hound (a sighthound), bred to hunt the Red Deer by coursing. Contents: Classification & Standards Character & Temperament History Size & Appearance Health & Maintenance Work & Activities In Movies, TV & Print Awards Videos Breed Standard [Top]…
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Sloughi
Dec 26, 2010
Scottish DeerhoundSpanish Greyhound Sloughi – General Description The Sloughi (pron.: /ˈsluːɡi/)[1] is a North African breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. It is found mainly in Morocco, which is responsible for the standard, and can be found in smaller numbers elsewhere in North Africa.[2] Sloughis are likely closely related to the…
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Spanish Greyhound
Dec 26, 2010
The Galgo Español (Spanish galgo) or Spanish greyhound is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. The English greyhound is possibly a descendant of the Spanish greyhound and, for several years in the 20th century, some breeders did cross-breed Galgos and Greyhounds in order to produce faster and more powerful Galgos, specifically for track racing purposes.
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Whippet
Dec 26, 2010
Spanish GreyhoundBack to Hounds Whippet – General Description The Whippet (also English Whippet or Snap dog) is a breed of medium-sized dog. They are a sighthound breed that originated in England, where they descended from greyhounds. Whippets today still strongly resemble a smaller greyhound. Shown in the Hound group, Whippets have relatively few health problems…
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Dec 14, 2010
Sighthounds – General Description Sighthounds, also called gazehounds, are hounds that primarily hunt by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance as scenthounds do. Contents: Appearance History Breed Inclusion Breed List [Top] Appearance These dogs specialize in pursuing prey, keeping it in sight, and overpowering it by their great speed and agility. They…
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Hounds
Dec 1, 2010
Hound dogs as a group are bred for hunting and tracking. There are three distinct families of hounds that include sighthounds, scenthounds, and primitives & pariahs. Some breeds use both senses equally well.
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