Sighthounds
Sighthounds hunt by sight, using their speed: Whippet, Greyhound, Afghan Hound, Borzoi… Surprisingly calm at home, they sleep a lot but need to run freely in a fenced area, because their chase instinct is very strong.
FCI Group 10, 8 breeds, from the most registered with the French Kennel Club (LOF) in 2025 to the rarest.
Rank these breeds to fit your life-
Whippet
England · Sighthounds
Medium · moderate energy · minimal coat care
Avoid with cats -
Italian Greyhound
Italy · Sighthounds
Small · moderate energy · minimal coat care
Struggles when left alone -
Irish Wolfhound
Ireland · Sighthounds
Giant · calm · low coat care
Not suited to apartment living -
Afghan Hound
Afghanistan · Sighthounds
Large · high energy · very high coat care
High-maintenance coat -
Saluki
Middle East (Fertile Crescent) · Sighthounds
Large · high energy · low coat care
Struggles when left alone -
Greyhound
Great Britain · Sighthounds
Large · calm · minimal coat care
Avoid with cats -
Azawakh
Mali · Sighthounds
Large · high energy · minimal coat care
Struggles when left alone -
Scottish Deerhound
Scotland · Sighthounds
Giant · moderate energy · low coat care
Not suited to apartment living
