Sentences with phrase «as sighthounds»

The «ancestral» phenotype in my arbitrary definition (which, however, is in line with the views of many or most professionals in animal science) is one that comes to mind when one thinks of the Jackal, Northern Wolf, and descendants of the extinct Pale - footed Wolf (such as sighthounds).

Hound breeds are split into two factions — those long - limbed canines that hunt by sight (aptly enough referred to as sighthounds or, occasionally, gazehounds) and those that hunt by scent, not surprisingly called scent hounds.

Small dogs and lean, slender breeds such as sighthounds rarely develop hip dysplasia.

Belonging to a group of dogs known as sighthounds Afghans were avid hunters that used their sight to find and pursue prey.

The dogs that accompanied ancient pharaohs on the hunt were classified as sighthounds, due to their sharp eyesight.

«Mental exercise» — interesting activities that keep the mind stimulated, such as the sighthound sport of lure coursing; challenging dog toys; a homemade obstacle course

This lean and lanky breed originated in the Saharan desert of western Africa where it was originally used as a sighthound but also took up the job of guard dog.

In the 1980s, the breed received recognition as a sighthound and became eligible to compete in sighthound field trials.

Both of the major registries in the United States, the AKC and the UKC, currently further distinguish the breed as a sighthound.

The Ibezian Hound's gentle nature makes it good with children and other dogs, but its instincts as a sighthound will cause it to chase smaller animals like cats.

As a sighthound, if a greyhound sees something to chase on the other side of the fence, they will run right right through it and not even feel the zap until they are already across the street.

Not exact matches

The Greyhound, a sighthound, is a wonderful companion dog that enjoys the company of both humans and other dogs, but requires patient, good - humored, and consistent training, as it possesses a combination of the independent spirit characteristic of hounds, as well as an almost cat - like disregard for authority.

Even though other breeds had specific occupations in the service of man, they are not known as working breeds: sighthounds running down prey or predators, gundogs flushing food for the table, terriers and toys terrorizing vermin — these were more or less doing what they would do without human ownership, anyway, so their jobs were considered less like «work.»

Sighthounds like to run prey such as deer to exhaustion before closing in for the attack.

We don't «have» lurchers in North America as far as that specific name for them, though of course there are crosses between sighthounds and other breeds, so, technically, we got»em.

Greyhounds are sighthounds, meaning that they are bred to chase small animals, so when outside, they should be kept leashed unless in a completely enclosed area, such as a fenced yard or dog park.

The large breeds of the guarding and sighthound categories, such as Mastiffs and Greyhounds, are laid back and don't require high amounts of exercise.

As we became more and more involved with the breed, I began to make the sighthound martingale style collars and martingale leads for Whippets, Greyhounds, Afghans, Salukis, Italian Greyhounds and more recently for Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

This group contains the racy Sighthounds and classic Scenthounds, plus a couple, such as the Norwegian Elkhound and Dachshunds, which are more difficult to classify.

A breed that was designed to chase, catch and kill small game (Sighthounds) won't be as obedient in public, off leash as a dog that was designed to work under command (like the Retrievers).

Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

Owners are always finding new activities to keep their smart pharaoh hounds engaged that are not traditional sighthound activities, such as nose work, herding and carting.

As with other sighthounds, this breed is sensitive to anesthesia and can not be given the regular dose.

Labrador Retrievers can suffer from hip and elbow dysplasia whereas Afghans can experience «bloat», a digestive disorder of the stomach as well as acute sensitivity to any type of drug — a concern that is typical of sighthounds

They are part of the sighthound group which includes Afghan hounds, Basenji, Ibizan hound, Irish Wolfhound, Pharaoh hound, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound and whippets as well as greyhounds.

Whether you think of them as scenthounds, sighthounds, or wagon dogs, they have to be thought of as powerful hunters.

American Greyhound, Inc. is dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds, as well as other sighthounds in need.

Azawakhs, in general, are exceptionally quick, alert, and proud sighthounds known for their innate capabilities as excellent hunters, protectors, and companions.

This medium - sized sighthound originates from Central Africa where it was used as a hunting dog.

As you can see in these Italian greyhound pictures, the Italian greyhound looks like the cutest miniature greyhound you can think about but these petite sighthounds are not for everyone.

This collar is designed for dogs with narrow heads such as Greyhounds Saluki, whippets and other sighthounds.

Although they're a hunting dog, they are technically classified as a hound by the AKC and a Sighthound and Pariah Dog by the UKC.

DIWA encourages sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, field trials, and matches under the rules of the American Kennel Club and / or the American Sighthound Field Association, as appropriate, and participation in American Kennel Club puppy and canine good citizenship (CGC), companion, service and therapy dog activities.

As he is a sighthound and therefore already naturally slim, he can not afford to not eat for days.

In recent decades some controversy has developed around hare coursing, with some viewing it as a cruel bloodsport and others seeing it as a traditional activity that assists in the conservation of hare populations and tests the ability of sighthounds.

As the name implies, sighthounds hunt by vision, as opposed to scenAs the name implies, sighthounds hunt by vision, as opposed to scenas opposed to scent.

A unique combination of sighthound and scenthound, the Ridgeback has keen eyesight and trailing ability that make him ideal for hunting large game such as cougars, bears, wildcats, and wild boar throughout North America.

The Borzoi, also known as the Russian Wolfhound, the Russian Greyhound, the Siberian Wolfhound, the Borzaya, the Psowaya Barsaya and the Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya, is a large sighthound known for its speed, agility, courage and instinctive prowess at pursuing, overtaking and holding quarry based solely on sight rather than scent.

The Large Gazehound Racing Association, (LGRA) recognizes IG's as well as many other non ‐ whippet sighthound breeds.

The requirements for foster families are the same as those for adoption, including completing KCREGAP's adoption application and home visit process, and also that you have had a greyhound of your own for at least 6 months, or have had experience with sighthounds.

Hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia are not as common in Afghan Hounds as in most other large breeds — but they DO occur more frequently in Afghan Hounds than in other sighthounds.

This is a sighthound breed that is also popular for hunting and coursing, though it can also be kept as a companion pet.

They invented lure coursing as a safer, more controlled sport for sighthounds that would recreate the physical requirements of open field coursing, allowing them to continue testing the functional abilities of their sighthounds.

We've had a few Sighthounds stop by as well.

A quote from Wikipedia's Sighthound page: «Although today most sighthounds are kept primarily as pets, they have been bred for thousands of years to detect movement, chase, capture, and kill prey primarily by speed.

As you look at your little Sighthound resting in the warm summer sun, you might think your little sweetums could never harm another living animal, but there are Italian Greyhound owners who have witnessed their IG not only chasing, but catching — and even killing — rabbits and birds.

While he is a sighthound and most certainly not as easily trained as most of the herding and sporting dogs one sees in the ring, working an Italian Greyhound can be a challenging and rewarding experience.

The origin of Gazehounds: The Search for Truth was Constance Miller's diatribe against what she perceived as lies, myths, and distortions about the origins of the sighthound breeds.

Another great resource is The Greyhound Health Initiative - Dr. Guillermo Couto's team's website, greyhound health initiative, has very informative and educational articles focused on improving the health of sighthound dogs worldwide through education, research, and accessibility for owners, adopters as well as veterinarians.

As far as I know, most sighthounds need little exercise as ADULTS, and our friends have Great Pyrenees, and all they do, again as adults, is rest most of the day, once they've had their relatively short walkAs far as I know, most sighthounds need little exercise as ADULTS, and our friends have Great Pyrenees, and all they do, again as adults, is rest most of the day, once they've had their relatively short walkas I know, most sighthounds need little exercise as ADULTS, and our friends have Great Pyrenees, and all they do, again as adults, is rest most of the day, once they've had their relatively short walkas ADULTS, and our friends have Great Pyrenees, and all they do, again as adults, is rest most of the day, once they've had their relatively short walkas adults, is rest most of the day, once they've had their relatively short walks.