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Posts tagged: Sighthound

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Jan 9, 2012

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

Hound Dogs Rule and Drool…this site is dedicated to hound dogs of all breeds and their owners who love them, slobber and all. This is the place to come and learn about all aspects of hounds…from their size, appearance, character and temperament, to the history of each breed. You will find important information about nutrition, health, and training to the lighter side of playtime and some of the funny things these dogs do. Hound Dogs dRule: Join Us to Talk About Any Dog Breed or Mixed Breed

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Coonhound, Hounds, Pariah, Primitive, Scenthound, Sighthound
Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Afghanistan, Sighthound
Azawakh

Azawakh

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Africa, Sighthound
Borzoi

Borzoi

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Russia, Sighthound
Chart Polski

Chart Polski

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Poland, Sighthound
Greyhound

Greyhound

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Ancient Egypt, England, Sighthound
Hungarian Greyhound

Hungarian Greyhound

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Hungary, Sighthound
Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Ireland, Sighthound
Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Ancient Egypt, Italy, Sighthound
Saluki

Saluki

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Egypt, Imperial China, Persia, Sighthound
Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound

Dec 26, 2010

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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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Scotland, Sighthound
Sloughi

Sloughi

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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North Africa, Sighthound
Spanish Greyhound

Spanish Greyhound

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Sighthound, Spain
Whippet

Whippet

Dec 26, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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England, Roman, Sighthound
Whippet

Sighthounds

Dec 14, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Sighthound
Bloodhound

Hounds

Dec 1, 2010

Posted by Roostertail in [...]

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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Hounds, Pariah, Primitive, Scenthound, Sighthound
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