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The article focuses on the hound types of dogs. Information is presented on sighthounds and scenthounds. It relates the features of the Sloughi. It discusses the characteristics of the Basset Bleu de Gascogne. It explores the origins of the Drever originally known as the Westphalian Dachsbracke. It discusses the features of the sighthound, Azawakh.

Presents information on the dog breed the Irish wolfhound. History of the breed; Size; Behavior; Strength; Life span.

Features the Basenji sighthound breed. Characteristics of the Basenji; Description of the physical traits of the dog; History of the arrival of Basenji in places outside Africa. INSETS: Goodbye, My Lady;Wild 'n' Wrinkled.

Discusses about the coursing sport of the sighthounds. Benefits of the sport; How the sport is conducted; Historical background of the coursing dogs.

The article offers information on the Silken Windhound. Borzoi breeder Francie Stull created this breed in 1987 using the Stillwater Kristull Peacock and Windsprite Autumnal Xenon breeds. In 1999, the International Silken Windhound Society (ISWS) was charteted. Particular focus is given to the registration requirement of the ISWS, along with the annual Silkenfest. It notes that the Silken Windhound can act as sofa companion and speed merchant with its eager-to-please attitude and intelligence.

The article offers information on the dog breed, Cirneco dell'Etna. The association of the breed's history with the undersized Pharaoh hound is explored. The introduction and popularity of the breed in Italy from the 1930s to the 1950 is discussed. It traces the introduction of the breed to the U.S. in the early 1990s. A discussion on the physical features and hunting skills is detailed.

The article discusses the importance of lure coursing for dogs to allow them to express their chasing instincts without killing other animals. It explains why game coursing and dog racing acquired a negative stigma. It describes the lure-coursing trials from the American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA). It provides a guide for sighthound owners on letting their pets learn lure coursing. It discusses how dogs are judged in lure coursing.

The author proposes a matrix or template for the essential characteristics of sighthounds that can be used for judging the dog breeds. She shares her experience in memorizing all the specific characteristics of each standard when she first learned to judge dogs other than those of her own breed which is a Whippet. According to the author she studies the characteristics of each breed by using several strategies including watching how various experts selected the dogs in large entries.

The article considers using a martingale collar for sighthound dog breeds.