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Sight hounds, also called '''gaze hounds''', are Hound s that primarily hunt by sight instead of by scent. APPEARANCE These Dog s specialize in following prey by keeping it in sight. Therefore, the dog must be able to quickly detect motion, so these hounds usually have extremely good vision and smaller ear flaps so as not to obstruct possible peripheral movements. Because the prey is often quite fast and agile, such as Deer , the dog must be able to keep up with it. As a result, most of these dogs have long legs for a long stride, a deep chest to support a strong Cardiovascular system for long sprints, and a thin, wiry body to keep its weight at a minimum. HISTORY Sight hounds similar to the Saluki have existed for at least 5,000 years, with the earliest known sighthounds appearing in Arabia . Although today sight hounds are kept primarily as Pet s, they have been bred for thousands of years to detect movement, chase, capture, and kill prey. They thrive on physical activity. Some have mellow personalities, others are watchful or even hostile towards strangers, but the instinct to chase running animals remains strong. So much so that, apart from pure hunting, various dog sports are practiced with purebreds, and sometimes with Lurcher s. Apart from Greyhound Racing (and Whippet racing) there are Lure Coursing , Oval Track Racing , Straight Racing , Open-field Coursing , and other events practiced outside of North America. MISCELLANEOUS , or Crete Hound ]] The fastest sight hounds can reach speeds of over 40 mph (60 km/h). The sight hounds who have erected ears (known as Aboriginal Hounds and usually called either a Pariah Dog or even a Primitive Hunting Spitz sometimes) use sight, scent and hearing equally when they chase prey. LIST OF SIGHT HOUNDS This family includes
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