Sight hound

Sighthounds are a type of dog. They were originally made for hunting. They hunt by sight and speed.[1][2][3] Other hounds hunt using smell, they are called scent hounds.[4][5]

Whippets are sighthounds. Many sighthounds look similar to this breed.
Salukis are sighthounds

References
  1. Flaim, Denise. "The Skinny on Sighthounds". American Kennel Club.
  2. Barrington, Kate (2021). "What is a Sighthound?". Pet Guide.
  3. "Sighthound Breeds". Queensland Sighthound Association INC. 2018.
  4. "Scent Hound History". American Kennel Club.
  5. Simpson, Mary (2017). "Top 10 Scent Hound Breeds". Pet Guide.
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