Anyone who has lived with a greyhound, saluki, borzoi, iggy or a true sighthound for a while usually notices the same thing: These dogs have a certain presence. It might be hard to explain at first. They are not usually the type of dog that charges into a room demanding attention. Many will quietly walk over, look around, and decide for themselves whether they want to join the activity or continue resting somewhere comfortable. They seem to have their own sense of timing. A visitor arrives? They might politely investigate. A strange noise outside? They might lift their head, think about it, and decide it is not worth getting involved. A new blanket appears on the sofa? They will probably be the first to test it. There is a reason many people describe sighthounds as having an aristocratic personality. It is not only because of their elegant appearance. Their long legs, narrow faces, and graceful movement certainly add to the impression, but their behaviour often reflects the history behind these unique dogs. They were hunters, not competitors. One thing many sighthound owners notice is how calmly their dogs approach food. Of course, every dog is an individual. Some sighthounds love their meals, and some can be picky, but many do not have the same frantic attitude toward food that people sometimes see in other breeds. Part of this goes back to their original purpose. Sighthounds hunted by sight. They were expected to spot prey, make quick decisions, and work with a high level of independence. Their job was not to constantly compete with other dogs around a shared resource or wait for humans to direct every move. They developed confidence. For many of them, food is simply part of the routine rather than a moment of urgency. They will get there when they get there. They know when to save their energy. A sighthound can spend an entire afternoon looking like the laziest creature in the house. Then suddenly, when given the chance to run, that same dog becomes something completely different.

Anyone knows the feeling? :p

This is my polish greyhound Alex. It's great to have you here!

My short whippet story, the back gate had been left open and the whippet escaped. It was raining so he came back. The end

Do you make them wear clothes? Mine starts to feel cold when the temperature drops below 0 °C.