FCI Sighthound Group
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The Sighthound Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog
breed
s consisting entirely of Sighthound
s.
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale
(FCI) additionally divides groups into subgroups, which the other main English-speaking kennel clubs do not. The FCI Sighthound Group is made up of three different sections.
The FCI sorts the breeds in the group by section and country of origin as follows:
Dog
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breed
Dog breed
Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic dogs, which are all of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris, having characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans, bred from a known foundation stock....
s consisting entirely of Sighthound
Sighthound
Sighthounds, also called gazehounds, are hounds that primarily hunt by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance as scent hounds do.-Appearance:...
s.
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Fédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...
(FCI) additionally divides groups into subgroups, which the other main English-speaking kennel clubs do not. The FCI Sighthound Group is made up of three different sections.
- Section 1 : Longhaired SighthoundsSighthoundSighthounds, also called gazehounds, are hounds that primarily hunt by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance as scent hounds do.-Appearance:...
- Section 2 : Roughhaired SighthoundsSighthoundSighthounds, also called gazehounds, are hounds that primarily hunt by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance as scent hounds do.-Appearance:...
- Section 3 : Shorthaired SighthoundsSighthoundSighthounds, also called gazehounds, are hounds that primarily hunt by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance as scent hounds do.-Appearance:...
The FCI sorts the breeds in the group by section and country of origin as follows:
Section 1 : Longhaired Sighthounds
- 1. Afghanistan
- Afghan HoundAfghan HoundThe Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sighthound dog breeds. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing them....
- Afghan Hound
- 2. Middle East
- SalukiSalukiThe Saluki, also known as the Royal Dog of Egypt and Persian Greyhound is one of the oldest known breeds of domesticated dog. From the period of the Middle Kingdom onwards, Saluki-like animals appear on the ancient Egyptian tombs of 2134 BC. They have connections both to the Bible and Imperial...
- Saluki
- 3. Russia
- BorzoiBorzoiThe borzoi is a breed of domestic dog also called the Russian wolfhound and descended from dogs brought to Russia from central Asian countries. It is similar in shape to a greyhound, and is also a member of the sighthound family.The system by which Russians over the ages named their sighthounds...
- Borzoi
Section 2 : Roughhaired Sighthounds
- 1. Ireland
- Irish WolfhoundIrish WolfhoundThe Irish wolfhound is a breed of domestic dog , specifically a sighthound. The name originates from its purpose rather than from its appearance...
- Irish Wolfhound
- 2. Great Britain
- Deerhound
Section 3 : Shorthaired Sighthounds
- 1. Spain
- Spanish Greyhound
- 2. Great Britain
- GreyhoundGreyhoundThe Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...
- WhippetWhippetThe Whippet is a breed of dog in the sighthound family. They are active and playful and are physically similar to a small Greyhound.- Description :...
- Greyhound
- 3. Italy
- Italian GreyhoundItalian GreyhoundThe Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog of the sight hound type, sometimes called an "I.G.", or "Iggy" for short.-Appearance:The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthounds, typically weighing about and standing about tall at the withers...
- Italian Greyhound
- 4. Hungary
- Hungarian Greyhound
- 5. Mali
- AzawakhAzawakhThe Azawakh is a sighthound dog breed from Africa.-Appearance:Morphology is very similar to that of the Middle Eastern and South Indian sight hounds, all swift, high-bred coursing hounds, although there are several obvious differences. For example, a short, flat back combined with long legs place...
- Azawakh
- 6. Morocco
- Sloughi (Arabian Greyhound)SloughiThe Sloughi is a North African breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. It is found in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. Sloughis are likely closely related to the Azawakh, but not to the Saluki .-Appearance:...
- Sloughi (Arabian Greyhound)
- 7. Poland
- Chart Polski (Polish Greyhound)Chart PolskiThe Polish Greyhound is a Polish sighthound breed. It is known as the Polish Greyhound, although it is not a direct relative of the Greyhound dog.-Appearance:...
- Chart Polski (Polish Greyhound)
See also
- FCI Terrier GroupFCI Terrier GroupThe Terrier Group is a designation used by most all-breed dog registries for a Group of dog breeds consisting almost entirely of terriers. See Terrier Group for information related to most kennel clubs....
- FCI Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs GroupFCI Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs GroupThe Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Sheepdogs and Cattle dogs, except for Swiss Cattle Dogs....
- FCI Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain Dog GroupFCI Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain Dog GroupThe Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain Dog Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molossoid breeds and Swiss Mountain Dog....
- FCI Dachshund GroupFCI Dachshund GroupThe Dachshund Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Dachshunds...
- FCI Spitz and Primitive Types GroupFCI Spitz and Primitive Types GroupThe Spitz and Primitive Types Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Spitz Type Dogs and Primitive Type Dogs....
- FCI Scenthound GroupFCI Scenthound GroupThe Scenthound Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting entirely of Scenthounds....
- FCI Pointer GroupFCI Pointer GroupThe Pointer Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Pointers and Setters....
- FCI Retriever, Flushing Dog and Water Dog GroupFCI Retriever, Flushing Dog and Water Dog GroupThe Retriever, Flushing Dog and Water Dog Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting of Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs....
- FCI Companion and Toy Dog GroupFCI Companion and Toy Dog GroupThe Companion and Toy Dog Group is a designation used only by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for a group of dog breeds consisting entirely of Toy Dogs....
- SighthoundSighthoundSighthounds, also called gazehounds, are hounds that primarily hunt by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance as scent hounds do.-Appearance:...