Longdog

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longdog
A Longdog that is a cross between a Saluki and a Greyhound
Classification and breed standards
Not recognized by any major kennel club

A longdog is a crossbreed between two or more sighthound breeds.

The Longdog differs from the Lurcher in that there is no cross to a working or terrier breed. The Longdog is an attempt to create a better game coursing dog, and is not expected to have the working qualities of a good Lurcher, although a few come close. Common longdog crosses are Saluki crossed with Greyhound, Deerhound crossed with Greyhound, and Whippet crossed with Greyhound. These dogs are generally bred for some of the same purposes as the Lurcher, but usually have more speed as opposed to the generally greater endurance and trainability of the Lurcher.

The Saluki x Greyhound is especially prized as a hare coursing dog in the UK, and more recently in the US on jackrabbits (typically Black-tailed Jackrabbit and White-tailed Jackrabbit). The best have near the endurance and heat resistance of the Saluki, and near the acceleration and drive of the Greyhound.

The Deerhound x Greyhound is considered a top fox and deer sighthound in the UK with good endurance and weather resistance. In the US, it appears to have been the foundation of the American Staghound (coyote sighthound).

The Whippet x Greyhound is prized for its compactness, acceleration, agility, tenacity, heat resistance, and fast recovery. Depending on the individual dog, can be successfully used on all UK game but excels at lamping rabbits, and generally a decent hare courser.