What is a Sighthound?
Look over there... it's a sighthound! Many of your favorite breeds fall into this category. Let's get to know the sighthound and what this dog can do.
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AKC Recognizes Azawakh As New Breed In Registry
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Caravan Hound
The Caravan Hound is a medium-sized breed with a lithe body similar to that of the Greyhound. A sighthound traditionally used for hunting and guarding.
Kanni
The Kanni hails from South India where he is also known as the Maiden's Beastmaster. As a sighthound, the Kanni is an intelligent and trainable breed.
Hortaya Borzaya
The Hortaya Borzaya has a familiar look similar to that of a Greyhound. With long legs and lithe body, these dogs are built for speed.
Polish Greyhound
The Polish Greyhound is a member of the sighthound group; it's easy to see from his long legs and lithe body. Also known as Polish Sighthound.
Magyar Agar
The Magyar Agar is more commonly known as the Hungarian Agar or the Hungarian Greyhound. This breed is affectionate and docile in the home.
Silken Windhound
The Silken Windhound is a small sighthound with a long, silky coat. This breed is incredibly friendly and affectionate - a great family pet.
Taigan Dog
The Taigan Dog is a type of sighthound that can achieve speeds up to 60 km/h. It is an intelligent, gentle and even-tempered breed.
Longdog
The Longdog is s cross between a Greyhound, plus another sightseeing hound such as a Whippet, Scottish Deerhound and Saluki.
Hungarian Agar
The Hungarian Agar is more commonly known as the Magyar Agar or the Hungarian Greyhound. This breed forms close ties with family.
Lurcher
Technically, the Lurcher is a cross between a sighthound and any non-sighthound breed. These dogs are intelligent and hardy, ideal for hunting purposes.
Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Inca Orchid, or Peruvian Hairless Dog, is one of the weirdest looking dog breeds in the world. It is also the country's national dog.
Sloughi
The sleek Sloughi makes for a handsome and energetic family companion. This dog is happiest when he has a large, fenced backyard in which to run and play.
Saluki
The Saluki is an elegant, reserved and graceful breed of dog. The Saluki is an amazing athlete, a formidable hunter and a loyal companion.
Borzoi
Popular due to its beauty and temperament, the Borzoi fits into a variety of different households. Quiet and calm, the Borzoi is reserved with strangers.
Whippet
Known as sweet and friendly, the athletic Whippet is recognized for having an expression that actually closely resembles a smile.
Afghan Hound
One of the oldest dog breeds, the Afghan Hound has become known as a "king of dogs" for its appearance, general demeanor, and general nobility as a breed.