Chapter 1
Born of the desert
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Chapter 2
Guardians of the cold and wind
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Chapter 3
Built for pure speed
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Chapter 4
From royal courts to modern companions
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Thousands of years of sighthounds
Ch 2 · Guardians of the cold and wind
torito Ancient Sighthound Hunters
Through deserts ancient, time unwound, (They hunt by sight, oh-oh!) The oldest guardians on the ground, (With speed and light, yeah!)
Glossary
rose ear (noun)
A unique dog ear that folds back and downward, exposing the inner canal and looking somewhat like a folded rose petal. This aerodynamic shape is perfect for sighthounds, helping them run at lightning speeds while keeping chilly winds out of their ears.
A unique dog ear that folds back and downward, exposing the inner canal and looking somewhat like a folded rose petal. This aerodynamic shape is perfect for sighthounds, helping them run at lightning speeds while keeping chilly winds out of their ears.
Fun Fact
Mountain paws: Afghan Hounds have unusually large, wide paws that help them grip steep, rocky cliffs.
Quiz
In what year did Roman writers first record the existence of giant Irish Wolfhound sighthounds?
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Which Central Asian sighthound breed is historically associated with the nomadic hunters of Kyrgyzstan?
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Why did the original Irish Wolfhound sighthound breed nearly go extinct in the 18th century?
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Which sighthound breed developed a long, silky coat to survive the freezing mountain altitudes of Central Asia?
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Which historic trade route helped spread sighthound breeds across Central and East Asia?
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Which animal did Russian nobles traditionally hunt using packs of Borzoi sighthounds?