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.
And despite their tendency toward yappiness, they are considered the best
dogs for
novice owners, though their fragility can make them less
than ideal pets for families with small children.