Sterling
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What breed of dog would you consider this to be and why?
In your opinion
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Equuisize
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Wow, that is cool looking. What is it?
Looks like a coursing hound of some kind to me.
It's long an lean in the body - back legs look longer than the front, for some serious speed.
Almost looks like something you'd find in an Egyptian tomb.
Looks like a coursing hound of some kind to me.
It's long an lean in the body - back legs look longer than the front, for some serious speed.
Almost looks like something you'd find in an Egyptian tomb.
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I agree that it looks like a coursing hound. To me, it looks like a Saluki without quite as much hair as they usually have, though Salukis don't generally have their tail out like that, usually tucked between their legs. It also looks like it could be a West Russian Coursing Hound.
Mona
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Well Cheyenne, I cheated...I noticed the name of the file was Whippet toy as it was dmaybe something more like a Saluki, as it seems to have a little more coat? A Whippet has a very short, sleek coat.ownloading. It is definately a hound, but I would think. You're safe to say Hound anyway.
Sterling
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I appreciate everyone's reply so far. I had not even thought of a Saluki....thanks for bringing that to my attention too. I looked into the Italian Greyhound and the Whippet but could not get over the ears...they seem to be flat and lay down floppy.
Mona....lol...I tried to save the pic as "Whippet Toy?" but it would not let me save with any signs like "?". I have it in suspended animation until I can figure out the proper title to name it.
The ears threw me for a loop.....so I thought I'd get a consensus of what people thought before I list it on my website.
Mona....lol...I tried to save the pic as "Whippet Toy?" but it would not let me save with any signs like "?". I have it in suspended animation until I can figure out the proper title to name it.
Shelley
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Well I live with 7 Salukis and I would say of any breed it looks most like a Saluki!
Not a perfect specimen of one, but good enough that I can certainly tell what it is.
Believe me, Salukis do not always have their tails tucked between their legs.
Just when they're not happy about something, much like any dog. When they are
standing relaxed, the tail hangs down straight.
Take a look at my website.
Here is a good example...here is my Coco (on her breeder's website), she was
out in the yard happy and playing.
ZBee Salukis
What is that piece, anyway?
Shelley
Not a perfect specimen of one, but good enough that I can certainly tell what it is.
Believe me, Salukis do not always have their tails tucked between their legs.
Just when they're not happy about something, much like any dog. When they are
standing relaxed, the tail hangs down straight.
Take a look at my website.
Here is a good example...here is my Coco (on her breeder's website), she was
out in the yard happy and playing.
ZBee Salukis
What is that piece, anyway?
Shelley
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River Wood
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Reminds me a tiny bit of an Afgan with a good trim job lol
Sterling
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Shelley...what beautiful dogs! Thank you for your opinion. Connie...I know!! Lol.....I thought that too about the Afgan Hound
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Oh this is just a small toy I'm going to embed in a soap...but I wanted to get my breed right before posting it onto my website.
Oh this is just a small toy I'm going to embed in a soap...but I wanted to get my breed right before posting it onto my website.
Mona
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Just say "Hound" and you'll be safe!
Sterling
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Okie dokey...I think I'll do that!Just say "Hound" and you'll be safe!
Shelley
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You're welcome and thanks!
Funny, when we say we have Salukis most people don't have a clue what they are...
we describe them as an Afghan without all the hair!
Shelley
Funny, when we say we have Salukis most people don't have a clue what they are...
we describe them as an Afghan without all the hair!
Shelley
Shelley...what beautiful dogs! Thank you for your opinion. Connie...I know!! Lol.....I thought that too about the Afgan Hound.
Oh this is just a small toy I'm going to embed in a soap...but I wanted to get my breed right before posting it onto my website.
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To be VERY honest, I'm not sure it would be a good idea to just say "hound" to most people, a "hound" is a bloodhound or a beagle for some reason. Maybe specify that it's a coursing hound?Okie dokey...I think I'll do that!Just say "Hound" and you'll be safe!
uwharrie
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dont let your saluki read that! They will be highly offended that you compare them to those ditzy Afghans!
You're welcome and thanks!
Funny, when we say we have Salukis most people don't have a clue what they are...
we describe them as an Afghan without all the hair!
Shelley
Shelley...what beautiful dogs! Thank you for your opinion. Connie...I know!! Lol.....I thought that too about the Afgan Hound.
Oh this is just a small toy I'm going to embed in a soap...but I wanted to get my breed right before posting it onto my website.
uwharrie
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I collect greyhound "stuff" ( as well as other sighthounds
I would list it as "greyhound, whippet, saluki" anyone that collects things of any of those breeds will look and decide it it looks like "thier" breed
you may also add Irish Wolfhound ( which to me is what it looks more like)
I would list it as "greyhound, whippet, saluki" anyone that collects things of any of those breeds will look and decide it it looks like "thier" breed
you may also add Irish Wolfhound ( which to me is what it looks more like)
To be VERY honest, I'm not sure it would be a good idea to just say "hound" to most people, a "hound" is a bloodhound or a beagle for some reason. Maybe specify that it's a coursing hound?Okie dokey...I think I'll do that!Just say "Hound" and you'll be safe!
mad for mini's
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OK, I'm going to be the odd ball here but to me it looks kind of like a setter without all the long belly hair. The muzzle is a little small if you are thinking of English but it looks like my Llewellins. I have three of them but admire the Irish and Gordon too.
Well, on second inspection, the neck is a little long for a setter as well as the tail and I don't think setters are that lean. Guess I was just looking at the stance that made me think of setter.
Well, on second inspection, the neck is a little long for a setter as well as the tail and I don't think setters are that lean. Guess I was just looking at the stance that made me think of setter.
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I am going to guess Deerhound.
Edited to say: Oops forgot to say why. I feel that they are tall, lean, have that kind of hair and ears. They look slightly like WolfHounds. Of course it doesnt look exactly like one but I will lean toward that. ^_^
Edited to say: Oops forgot to say why. I feel that they are tall, lean, have that kind of hair and ears. They look slightly like WolfHounds. Of course it doesnt look exactly like one but I will lean toward that. ^_^
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Shelley
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Nope, it doesn't have Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound or Whippet ears. It has Saluki ears.
Too much tuck up on the underline to be an IW also.
You could always just put "sighthound".
Shellee
Too much tuck up on the underline to be an IW also.
You could always just put "sighthound".
Shellee
I collect greyhound "stuff" ( as well as other sighthoundsI would list it as "greyhound, whippet, saluki" anyone that collects things of any of those breeds will look and decide it it looks like "thier" breed
you may also add Irish Wolfhound ( which to me is what it looks more like)
To be VERY honest, I'm not sure it would be a good idea to just say "hound" to most people, a "hound" is a bloodhound or a beagle for some reason. Maybe specify that it's a coursing hound?Okie dokey...I think I'll do that!Just say "Hound" and you'll be safe!
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Shelley
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Thanks, Lyn! We are pretty excited about her.
And seeing as her great grandmother was my heart dog
and we bred and own her grandsire, it makes her even more dear
to us.
Shellee
And seeing as her great grandmother was my heart dog
and we bred and own her grandsire, it makes her even more dear
to us.
Shellee
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Sterling
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This is what I was thinking too. Thank you for the input everyone...I really appreciate it!
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