sighthound

Noun

Meaning

sighthound (plural sighthounds)

A hound that primarily hunts by sight and speed, instead of by scent and endurance.
Synonym: gazehound

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Although Galgos are big dogs, their history of selection as a working sighthound, their light weight, and their anatomy keep them safe from hip dysplasia. Source: Internet

A necessity in a wolf-catching sighthound didn't exist, in addition to the old proved technique of batue with the use of baits, flags and other appeared new, way more effective—from airplanes, from propeller sleighs, with electronic lure whistles. Source: Internet

On old fragments of earthenware (about 3000 B.C.), a short-haired sighthound with lop ears was discovered that resembles a Sloughi. Source: Internet

Sensitivity to anesthesia is an issue the Afghan hound shares with the rest of the sighthound group, as sighthounds have relatively low levels of body fat. Source: Internet

The Whippet : characteristic long legs, deep chest, and narrow waist of a sighthound Sighthounds, also called gazehounds, primarily hunt by sight and speed, rather than by scent and endurance as scent hounds do. Source: Internet

In appearance, it is a short-haired, middle-sized, strong sighthound with drooping ears. Source: Internet

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