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sighthound
Sign in to saveAlso known as gazehound, FCI Sighthound Group, sight hound
thumb|right|A Whippet: characteristic long legs, deep chest, and narrow waist of a sighthound
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10 sectionsContents
- Appearance
- History
- List of sighthound breeds
- Crossbreed sighthound types
- Breeds considered to be controversial, not having by origin a sighthound function
- Kennel club classification
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|right|A Whippet: characteristic long legs, deep chest, and narrow waist of a sighthound
Sighthounds (also called gazehounds) are a type of hound dog that hunts primarily by sight and speed, unlike scent hounds, which rely on scent and endurance.
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