Afghan hounds are known for their very long, flowing coats. They have a very regal appearance but require quite a bit of grooming.
Greyhounds, the fastest dog breed, can exceed 70 mph. These European canines chased hares and other small animals.
Saluki are a lesser-known breed that is associated with ancient Egyptian pharaohs. However, they may not be from Egypt.
Most whippets are little greyhounds. Though they resemble greyhounds, they are not.
Scottish Deerhounds are among the biggest sighthounds. They were developed to hunt deer and other huge animals in Scotland.
Borzoi are nicknamed “Russian wolfhounds” thanks to their appearance. They look a bit like wolves, especially regarding their size.
Italian Greyhounds are among the smallest sighthounds. Italy originally bred them as companion dogs for nobles.
Sloughi are a very old breed of dog, originating from North Africa. They were utilized for hunting gazelle and other desert animals in the area.