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Dog lovers take note of Sighthound Day, which is held each year on September 27th. In celebration of this pet holiday, we’ve gathered some interesting facts about sighthounds. Some of these include sighthound breeds that may be new to you.

Did you know that sighthounds are also called gazehounds?

Sighthounds are so called because they can catch prey with sight and lightning-fast footing, whereas other canines rely on their sense of smell.

There was once a breed known as the Old Croatian Sighthound, but it was declared extinct in 1995. Slightly shorter than a greyhound, this dog, also known as the Old Bosnian Sighthound, may have walked the Earth in the distant past. 5th century BC

Overall, there are 27 dog breeds that are considered sighthounds. they are:

afghan hound

• Some experts in the dog world believe that the Afghan dog is the oldest purebred dog.
• Afghans have a 270 degree field of vision!
• Did you know that Barbie was the pet parent of an Afghan Hound?Beauty debuted in Barbie Birth in 1979.
• This variety was popular with famous artists such as Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso.

Azawaku

• The breed’s name is inspired by the Azawag Valley, a region of West Africa from which this dog originates.
• The Azawaks are also known as the Barel, Hansi, Idi, Oska, Lawondu, and Uro.
• This breed was once called the Tuareg Slaoui, after the nomadic tribes with whom the breed often lived.

borzoi

• The name of this breed comes from the Russian word borjii, which means “fast.”
• The Borj family’s ancestry dates back to the 17th century.
• This breed can see 270 degrees of its surroundings, which is useful when hunting wolves.
• Reaching 33 inches in length, this sighthound is the largest of all greyhounds.
• The Borzoi is also called the Russian Wolfhound or Russian Greyhound.

Chippiparai

• The origins of this breed can be traced to the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
• The name Chippiparai originates from the village of Chippiparai in India.
• This breed has long been loved by Indian royalty.
• This sighthound is considered the smartest of all the native dogs of India.

Chultai

• This breed is native to Russia and Ukraine.
• Another name for the Chortaj is Chortaj, Eastern Greyhound.

galgo espanol

• World Galgo Day, a day that spotlights the plight of this sighthound, is held on February 1st every year. This day has a poignant significance, as it not only marks the end of the annual hunting season in Spain, but also the beginning of it. The vicious culling of a dog that appears to have outgrown its usefulness.
• The sighthound’s keen eyes can spot targets from more than half a mile away.

greyhound

• This breed is so beloved that several pet holidays have been established among dog lovers. World Greyhound Day is held on February 1st of each year, National Greyhound Day is held on June 2nd of each year, and National Greyhound Adoption Month is held in April of each year.
• These swift sighthounds have been recorded reaching speeds of 45 miles per hour, making greyhounds the fastest dog breed in the world.
• The first Best in Show award at the Crufts international dog competition was awarded in 1928 to a greyhound named Primule Scepter.
• Greyhounds are the only breed of dog mentioned by name in the King James Bible.

Irish Wolfhound

• Growing up to 7 feet tall, the Irish Wolfhound is the tallest dog breed in the world.
• This breed has a longer pedigree than any other dog. The first mention of the Irish Wolfhound was recorded in 391 AD, but history has lost track of the sighthound’s true origins.
• Paws of several Irish wolfhounds roam the halls of the White House. John Tyler was the pet parent of a pair of Irish wolfhounds whose names seem to have been lost in the mists of time. Craigwood Padrick, known to humans as Patrick, was Herbert Hoover’s barking friend, and Wolf (also known as Wolfie) was one of President John F. Kennedy’s canine companions.

italian greyhound

• This breed was once called the “miniature greyhound.”
• The Italian Greyhound arrived in England in the 17th century, and its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria.
• These regal dogs were the canine companions of Mary Stuart, Catherine the Great, Frederick the Great, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, and Prince Albert.
• The first Italian greyhound to live in the White House was Le Beau, the canine companion of the 10th president, John Tyler.

Kaikhadi

• This sighthound is from India.
• The breed’s name pays homage to the nomadic Kaikadi tribe, where many of the dogs live together.
• Kaikadi are short, about 15 to 18 inches tall.
• The Kaikadi people rely on each other when hunting. The diet of dogs that hunt in packs consists of small animals such as mice, lizards, squirrels, and monkeys.

Kanni

• Like many other sighthounds, the Kanni’s origins can be traced to the Indian state of Tamil Madhu.
• Kanni means “pure” in Tamil.
• This breed is also known as the Maiden Beastmaster.
• Kanni is closely related to Chippiparai, and some experts say that the only difference between them is the color of their fur, with Kanni only representing dogs with mixed-colored fur.
• Kanni dogs are often presented to new wives as guardians (hence the name Maiden Beastmaster).

Good evening

• This variety is named after a town in Theni district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
• Combai is also known as Polygar.
• The Kombai was originally used as a guard and hunting dog by wealthy landowners, and was once used by the Indian military.

Rebriero Sardo

• This variety is native to Sardinia.
• There are only 100 endangered Lebriero sardo left in the world.
• This dog is also known as the Sardian Greyhound due to its physical resemblance to the breed, and also known as the Veltredor (“little hunting dog”) due to its field sports skills.

Magyar agar

• The history of this Hungarian sighthound dates back at least 1,000 years.
• This breed was named in honor of the Magyars, with whom it originally lived.
• Magyar Agar is sometimes called the Hungarian Greyhound because of its appearance.

Mudhol Hound

• The breed received the honor of appearing on a series of stamps honoring India’s native dogs.
• The Muduru Hound is also known as the Caravan Hound, Kalwani Hound, Katewar Hound, Maratha Hound, and Pashmi Hound.
• In ancient times, the Mudhor Hound was often used as a hunter’s assistant, guard dog, and military dog.
• The Mudhor Hound seemed destined to be forgotten until recent years, when dedicated breeders in the town of Mudhor tried to revive the breed.

Patagonian Greyhound

• As the dog’s name suggests, this breed is thought to originate from Patagonia.
• Other names for the Patagonian Greyhound include Bearded Creole Greyhound and Patagonic Barbucho Galgo.

polish greyhound

• This dog breed, which originated in Poland, may have been around since the 12th century.
• This breed was nearly wiped out during World War II.
• Polish Greyhounds are known as Chart Polskies in their homeland.
• The Polish Greyhound is actually not related to greyhounds.

rajapalayam

• This sighthound’s name comes from a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
• A hauntingly beautiful dog with white fur, the Rajapalayam is also known as the Indian Ghost Hound.

Rampur Greyhound

• The name reflects the dog’s place of origin, the Rajpur region of Uttar Predesh, India.
• This breed is also known as the North Indian Greyhound, Rampur Dog, or Rampur Hound.
• The sighthound’s ancestors are thought to be the predecessors of the Afghan Hound.

Saluki

• The Saluki’s ancestors are an ancient breed that originated in the Middle East.
  An area known as the Fertile Crescent.
• The mummified remains of Salukis were discovered in the tombs of Egyptian aristocrats, leading to the breed being called the “royal dog of Egypt.”
• Over the years, the Saluki has also been called the Arabian Hound, Gazelle Hound, and Persian Greyhound.

scottish deerhound

• This breed is called the “Royal Dog of Scotland”.
• Scottish novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott (who wrote such classics as Ivanhoe and Rob Roy) once described his Scottish deerhound, Maida, as “the most perfect creature in heaven”. All pet parents have written about how they feel about their fur babies. Memories of her constant companion over the years remain in the Abbotsford House that Maida shared with the author, where a painting of the sighthound is on display.
• Whenever visitors to the mansion stroll along the Maida Family Trail or see the Latin inscription on the Maida stone monument that guards the entrance to the mansion, they are also reminded of Sir Walter Scott’s canine companion. Masu. door of the mansion. “Sleep soundly, Maida, on the master’s doorstep, beneath the statuesque figure of your late birth.”
• Do you know the dog who played Padfoot (aka Sirius Black) in harry potter The movie series was about a Scottish deerhound named Champion Kilbourne Macleod?

Silken Windhound

• A fairly new breed, the Silken Windhound’s roots date back to 1985, when the first litter was born in Austin, Texas.
• The DNA of this breed includes Borzoi and Lurcher.
• In 1999 the International Silken Windhound Association was founded.

Sloey

• This breed is also known as the Arabian Greyhound, Berber Greyhound, Slaoui Mughrabi, and Uskei.
• Slaoui was born in a North African country.
• The United States welcomed its first Slaoui in 1973.
• Images of Slaoui are found in Egyptian hieroglyphics and Neolithic paintings.

Taigun

• Kyrgyz Sighthound and Kyrgyzskaya Borzaya are other names for this breed.
• The origins of Taigan can be traced back to Kyrgyzstan.
• Taigans share DNA with Salukis and Tarjis.
• This breed is known for hunting with birds of prey.

Teiji

• Tazi is the national dog of Kazakhstan.
• This sighthound is thought to be one of the oldest dog breeds in existence.
• An endangered breed, there are said to be only 300 Taji dogs left in the world.

whippet

• Celebrate this beloved breed with a pet holiday. International Whippet Day is held on July 4th every year.
• One of the fastest of our four-legged friends, the whippet can run up to 35 miles per hour.
• The sighthound was once also known as the “poor man’s greyhound” and “poor man’s racehorse.”
• The breed’s name is thought to be derived from the now-obsolete term “wappet,” meaning “a small barking dog.”
• Ashley Whippet, named after Scarlett O’Hara’s character in Gone with the Wind, may be gone, but the legacy of the dog considered the greatest Frisbee catcher of all time lives on. It lives on through the world’s first and longest running disc dog contest. Ashley Whippet Internationals of the World. Fans of the sport and spots can learn more about this iconic dog at the Ashley Whippet K-9 Frisbee Museum in Naperville, Illinois.

West ditch

• A rare breed originally from China, the Xigou is known by many names, including the Chinese Shikwan, Chinese Hound, Chinese Dog, Chinese Saluk, Kidan Hound, and Chinese Greyhound.
• Xigou is an ancient variety that has been a fixture in Chinese culture for at least 2,500 years.
• Xigou not only has a dignified appearance, but has also existed in the lives of Chinese aristocrats for centuries.
• In 2017, the China Kennel Union began collecting DNA from Xigou to save the breed from extinction.