All 10 long-haired greyhound breeds | With pictures [2024] –

Most greyhound breeds have very short fur. However, the following 10 greyhounds are naturally long-haired breeds:

#1 Afghan Hound
#2 Borzoi
#3 Deerhound
#4 Taigan
#5 Irish Wolfhound
#6 Central Asian Tazi
#7 Silken Windhound
#8 Podengo Português
#9 Saluki
#10 Longhaired Whippet

Incidentally, long fur is not an indication of how much the dog sheds. However, long hair is more visible on the ground.

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#1 Afghan Hound

With a speed of 64 km/h, the Afghan Hound is one of the fastest dog breeds in the world. It is therefore very often used for hunting.

In addition, they are also the greyhound breed with the longest hair. He is also considered very cheerful, loyal, independent, silly and lives up to 15 years. [1]

This breed is even better known among scientists. Because they were the first to successfully clone a dog. However, they are considered difficult to train.

The long-haired greyhounds also have a strong hunting instinct, need a lot of exercise and shed a lot. This breed is therefore not recommended for first-time owners and beginners. [2]

Fun fact: Amateur hairdressers are more common among the owners of these dogs. The Afghan Hounds' fur is ideal for getting a haircut.

#2 Borzoi

The Borzoi originally comes from Russia and is known for several things. On the one hand, the breed has the longest snout in the world with a length of up to 31 cm.

On the other hand, greyhounds also have very long hair with a special characteristic. Because their fur not only keeps them warm in winter, but also keeps them cool in summer.

Compared to other dogs, they also take a long time to mature. On the other hand, they bark very little and are considered calm, gentle and trusting. [3]

However, their hunting instinct is very strong. They literally run after everything that moves. In addition, the long-haired greyhounds are considered less trainable. [4]

Fun fact: In general, this breed is considered to be very calm. However, if they hear a melody, they like to wail along. This also explains why the rock band “Pink Floyd” even recorded a song with a borzoi.

#3 Deerhound

The Deerhound comes from Scotland and was previously primarily used to hunt deer. And this despite the fact that it is one of the slowest greyhounds at around 45 km/h.

This breed is particularly strong and weighs up to 50 kg. Compared to other dogs, they also have relatively long hair that stands in all directions. [5]

Incidentally, these four-legged friends are more suited to rural life with wide meadows. They also make good family dogs. However, they are less suitable for small children.

The hunting instinct of these long-haired greyhounds is so strong that not even an electric fence can stop them. A small child could therefore be knocked over. [6]

Fun fact: In 2020, a video went viral on Instagram in which a deerhound strutted around the house in colorful shoes.

#4 Taigan

The Taigan has its origins in Kyrgyzstan. He also enjoys the reputation of being very trainable and of not shedding much despite his long hair.

On the other hand, the greyhounds bark quite a lot, need a lot of exercise and have a strong hunting instinct. In their homeland, they still serve primarily as hunting dogs to this day.

And mostly for foxes and wolves. The dogs are not only very fast at around 60 km/h, but also have excellent vision and a good nose.

Compared to other long-haired greyhounds, they also do particularly well at heights. They are considered very calm, independent, reserved and intelligent. [7]

Fun fact: Taigans are one of the few hunting dogs that can hunt in cooperation with a bird of prey.

#5 Irish Wolfhound

The Irish wolfhound got its name because it was used in its native Ireland primarily to protect and hunt wolves. [8]

The greyhounds are also closely related to the Scottish deerhound. This also explains his long hair and the average life expectancy of only 6-8 years.

With a body weight of up to 70 kg, the four-legged friends are also one of the heaviest dog breeds in the world. When standing, they are often more than 2 meters high.

Due to their size, the long-haired greyhounds are also not suitable for apartments. They are also considered fearless, calm and very loyal. [9]

Fun fact: Among dogs, the Irish wolfhound is the “mayfly” par excellence. Some of the colossi die from natural causes at the age of 5.

#6 Central Asian Tazi

The Central Asian Tazi comes from Kazakhstan, where it is primarily used as a hunting dog. With a whopping 64 km/h top speed, it is also suitable for wolf hunting.

However, there are currently fewer than 300 greyhounds of this breed worldwide. Despite their long hair, the animals have not yet been recognized by any major dog association.

In addition, the four-legged friends are considered very loving, playful and reserved towards strangers. Since they are very active, they are not suitable for apartments.

These long-haired greyhounds live up to 14 years and are said to be among the oldest dog breeds in the world. Incidentally, they only bark very rarely. [10]

Fun fact: Due to its rarity, this breed comes at a price. To be more precise, you could buy around 47 horses in Kazakhstan for the same price.

#7 Silken Windhound

The Silken Windhound is the second fastest dog breed in the world with a whopping 64 km/h. This also explains why the four-legged friends originally served primarily as hunting dogs.

The breed has its origins in the USA. In Germany these animals are mostly known as “silk greyhounds”. Because her long hair is said to be as soft as silk.

Their trusting, playful and loyal nature makes them ideal family dogs. They also get along very well with children.

In addition, the long-haired greyhounds are easy to train, are considered easy to care for and have a very close relationship with their master. [11]

Fun fact: In dogs, size usually correlates strongly negatively with life expectancy – but not so with this breed. There are several reports of Silken Windhounds living up to 20 years old.

#8 Podengo Português

Compared to previous breeds, the Podengo Português' status as a «greyhound» is controversial. Because their way of hunting misses the definition of a greyhound.

The reason? Sighthound breeds typically hunt primarily through their vision and speed. However, this breed also uses its nose. [12]

In addition, this breed comes with both short and long hair. They are also considered very friendly, active, sociable and easy to train. [13]

To this day, they primarily serve as hunting dogs. However, they are also suitable for families and get along well with children. In addition, the long-haired greyhounds can live up to 17 years.

Fun fact: These dogs come in 3 different sizes and each with two different coat lengths. In total there are 6 different subspecies of this breed.

#9 Saluki

The Saluki originally comes from the Middle East. According to excavations, it is also said to be the world's oldest dog breed at around 9,000 years old. [14]

At 69 km/h they are the second fastest greyhounds in the world. These dogs usually only have long hair on their heads and tails.

Their calm, gentle and reserved nature also makes them ideal family dogs. However, children under 6 years of age should be supervised.

The reason? They tolerate awkward behavior differently from person to person. In addition, the long-haired greyhounds need a lot of exercise and are easy to train. [15]

Fun fact: When choosing a dog bed, be prepared for particularly stubborn and picky dogs. In addition to being extra cozy, it should also match the color and be warm.

#10 Longhaired Whippet

Interestingly, the Longhaired Whippet comes from the USA. The “normal” Whippet, on the other hand, has its origins in England and does not have long hair.

To this day, these greyhounds are often used for hunting. On the one hand because they are very fast and on the other hand because they can accelerate particularly quickly.

In addition, the four-legged friends are considered active, gentle, playful and trusting. They therefore also make good family dogs. However, they are too friendly as guard dogs. [16]

Indoors, these long-haired greyhounds are complete couch potatoes and prefer to sleep the entire day. They are also considered to be easy to train.

Fun fact: This breed has been compared to bodybuilders in magazines. The reason? Due to a rare genetic defect, some specimens become naturally extremely muscular.