Group 10 – Sighthounds

Group 10: Sighthounds – FCI

The group 10 includes 13 canine breeds, validated by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). All of them are ancient breeds of hunting dogs in sight with disconcerting speed, keep in mind that the term Sighthound comes from hare. These dogs have a very particular morphology. Are divided into 3 sections and are classified according to the type of fur, except some primitive or related sighthounds that are integrated into the Group 5. Here is the constitution of the group 10 and the main specificities of these Sighthounds.

Standard – classification FCI

  • Group 10: Sighthounds
  • 1 Afghan Hound

    Afghan Hound

    The Afghan Hound It behaves so haughty and reserved, especially with strangers

    Characteristics

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    2 Azawakh (Tuareg Sloughi)

    Azawakh

    The Azawakh they are excellent companions for runners and are almost impervious to heat.

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    3 Borzoi – Russian Hunting Sighthound

    Borzoi

    The Borzoi It is an affectionate and obedient dog with the master

    Characteristics

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    4 Deerhound

    Deerhound

    The Scottish Deerhound resembles a Greyhound larger coarse hair and stronger bone.

    Characteristics

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    5 Greyhound (English Greyhound)

    English Greyhound

    The Greyhound It is a breed of dog that is used mainly as a companion and competition animal..

    Characteristics

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    6 hungarian hound (Magyar Agár)

    hungarian hound

    The nature of hungarian hound, like its appearance, It is elegant. Extremely sensitive and smart, friendly sweetie, but never nosy.

    The hungarian hound is one

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    7 Irish wolfhound

    Irish Wolfhound

    The Irish wolfhound It is the largest breed of dog that exists.; adults reach an average height of between 95 and 100

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    8 Italian Greyhound

    Italian Greyhound

    The Italian Greyhound despite being an Italian breed, not widely used in your country.

    Of ancient origin, the Italian Greyhound

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    9 Polish Greyhound

    Polish Greyhound

    The Polish Greyhound born to hunt, not only of the hare, the bustard and the fox, but also the wolf.

    The

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    10 Saluki

    Saluki

    In the Middle East a Saluki You can never be sold, You can only give away in signal estimation.

    The Saluki, commonly known as “Real dog

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    11 Sloughi (Arabian Greyhound)

    Sloughi

    It is said that the Sloughi (Arabian Greyhound), is the most intelligent hound.

    Originally from North Africa and probably a descendant of the ancient “Sighthound

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    12 Spanish greyhound

    Spanish Greyhound

    The Spanish greyhound is highly appreciated for your discretion and sincere affection, never inordinate, that he professes for his owner.

    The Spanish greyhound

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    13 Whippet

    Whippet

    The Whippet, like all sighthounds, is quite reserved. Don't play too much. His passion is hunting.

    The Greyhounds have ancient origins, Since

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    Francisco.

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