Can you tell which one is the Greyhound?
To be honest, before getting Soy Sauce, I couldn’t tell the different between a Whippet, Greyhound, Italian Greyhound, etc. I also had a lot of misconceptions.
Below is a brief description as well as some links for the US and the UK.
(A) Greyhound - "Tall and lean, the Greyhound is the fastest breed of dog. As a sight hound, the breed pursues game using its vision and speed. Today, however, the Greyhound primarily serves as a sweet and personable companion. The breed can be any color, including black, fawn and red, often combined with white or brindle markings. The Greyhound has been owned by many prominent figures in history, including President Rutherford B. Hayes and General George A. Custer."
US Kennel Club - Greyhound Resources
UK Kennel Club - Greyhound Resources
(B) Afghan Hound - 'Referred to as an aristocrat, the Afghan Hound’s appearance is one of dignity and aloofness. Well covered with thick, silky hair, very fine in texture, the Afghan hound’s coat is a sort found among animals native to high altitudes. They can come in all colors, and while the breed is an excellent hound (hunting by sight) its popularity here has been generated by the breeds’ spectacular qualities as a show dog."
US Kennel Club - Afghan Hound Resources
UK Kennel Club - Afghan Hound Resources
(C) Borzoi - "A graceful, elegant hound, the Borzoi is a sight hound, meaning he hunts by sight rather than scent. The breed’s tall and rangy body allows him to chase quarry for long distances. Today, they are popular in the lure coursing field, and are often seen in the show and companion event rings as well. Their long, silky coat can be flat, wavy or curly and may be any color or combination of colors."
US Kennel Club - Borzoi Resources
UK Kennel Club - Borzoi Resources
(D) Italian Greyhound - "The Italian Greyhound is extremely slender and barely over a foot tall, but has all the grace and sweetness of his taller Greyhound relatives. There is debate as to whether they were originally bred for hunting small game or meant to be simply a companion. In all likelihood, both are true, as they are adaptable to city and country life. The Italian Greyhound’s coat can be any color, except brindle and classic black and tan."
US Kennel Club - Italian Greyhound Resources
UK Kennel Club - Italian Greyhound Resources
(E) Whippet - "A medium-sized sighthound giving the appearance of elegance and fitness, the Whippet denotes great speed, power and balance. In fact, the Whippet, an English Greyhound in miniature, is the fastest domesticated animal of his weight, capable of speeds up to 35 m.p.h. A very versatile breed, they can appear in a wide variety of colors and markings. Although keen when racing or coursing, they are quiet and dignified in their owner’s living room."
US Kennel Club - Whippet Resources
UK Kennel Club - Whippet Resources
(F) Saluki - "Although the breed appears graceful and fragile, don’t be fooled – the Saluki is an avid hunter and possesses the strength and endurance to chase quarry over long distances and difficult terrain. Today, this sight hound is popular at lure coursing events and in the show ring. Salukis can be coated (with feathering on the legs) or smooth. In both varieties, colors include white, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle and tan, tricolor, and black and tan."
US Kennel Club - Saluki Resources
UK Kennel Club - Saluki Resources
Hope that helps to keep the breeds straight. Oh, and yes, Soy Sauce is really a Greyhound. Can't you tell?
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