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Cretan Hound at Athens Int. Show, October 1997. The Cretan Hound is a slender dog, somewhere between a scenthound and a sighthound in body, particularly light on its feet (that are oval rather than cat-like) and strong in loin, specially adopted for swift reflexes and high speed over dangerous, rocky terrain. The head is wedge-shaped, elongated ...
The Saluki ( Arabic: سلوقي) is a standardised breed developed from sighthounds – dogs that hunt primarily by sight rather than strong scent – that was once used by nomadic tribes to run down game animals. [ 2] The dog was originally bred in the Fertile Crescent. [ 1] The modern breed is typically deep-chested and long-legged, [ 2] and ...
The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla [a] is a Hungarian breed of pointer dog.The Hungarian name, Drótszőrű magyar vizsla, is translated as Hungarian Wirehaired Pointer. [1]It is a versatile hunting dog that was traditionally and currently used to hunt, point, and retrieve, referring to the dog's natural ability in tracking, pointing, and retrieving game.
They’re fast as lighting and usually work solo. 25 Hunting Dog Breeds That Make the Bravest Companions. 1. Afghan Hound. Best for Family Fun. IMAGE SOURCE/GETTY IMAGES. Height: 25-27 inches ...
As long as we’ve known them, dogs have helped humans hunt. Some hunting dog breeds, like the American Foxhound, were perfected by humans over time to ensure the dogs could effectively track and ...
Hunting dogs. Vizsla. Wirehaired Vizsla. Transylvanian Hound or Erdélyi Kopó, officially 'Hungarian Hound – Transylvanian Scent Hound'. Magyar Agár or Hungarian Greyhound.
Podenco Andaluz. The Podenco Andaluz is an ancient Spanish breed of warren hound used to hunt small game in Andalusia, Spain. [ 1][ 2] It is one of four podenco breeds recognized by the Real Sociedad Canina de España. [ 1] It is an agile dog generally used to hunt ducks, rabbits, boar and fowl. [ 1][ 3] There are three accepted sizes (small ...
Shih-Tzus are an adorable small breed, typically weighing between 9 to 16 pounds and growing up to 10.5 inches tall.This breed’s long hair requires regular grooming, with their coats ranging ...