Sighthounds are a type of dog. They were originally made for hunting. They hunt by sight and speed.[1][2][3] Other hounds hunt using smell, they are called scent hounds.[4][5]

Whippets are sighthounds. Many sighthounds look similar to this breed.
Salukis are sighthounds

References change

  1. Flaim, Denise. "The Skinny on Sighthounds". American Kennel Club.
  2. Barrington, Kate (2021). "What is a Sighthound?". Pet Guide.
  3. "Sighthound Breeds". Queensland Sighthound Association INC. 2018.
  4. "Scent Hound History". American Kennel Club.
  5. Simpson, Mary (2017). "Top 10 Scent Hound Breeds". Pet Guide.