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What is a Sighthound?

The term 'Sighthound' is used to categorise the different breeds of dog that have exceptional speed and hunt predominantly by their sight.

There are roughly 28 different sighthound breeds, and a few extra crossbreeds.

MORE SIGHTHOUNDS!

Here is a list of some more Sighthound breeds (and crosses). Some are a lot more common than others. See how many you can recognise:

 

Afghan Hound

Irish Wolfhound

Agar

Scottish Deerhound

Kangaroo hound (cross)

Azawakh

Mudhol Hound

Silken Windhound

Borzoi

Laikadi

Patagonian Greyond

Sloughi

Chippiparai

Kanni

Polish Greyound

Taigan

American Staghound (cross)

Chortai

Kombai

Rajapalayam

Tazy

Galgo Espanol

Levriero Sardo

Rampur Greyhound

Magyar

Xigou

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