Lowest Tolerance - Italian Greyhound – Very small with a very thin coat; loses body heat quickly. - Whippet – Light build and short coat; chills easily in cool or damp weather. - Greyhound – Very low body fat and thin skin; needs warmth in most cold conditions. Low–Moderate - Saluki – Slight feathering offers minimal protection; still a warm-climate breed. - Chart Polski – More robust frame and slightly denser coat than many sighthounds, but still lean and not suited for long cold exposure. Moderate - Borzoi – Longer coat provides reasonable insulation, though still sensitive to very cold or wet weather. - Irish Wolfhound – Large size helps a bit, but low body fat keeps cold tolerance moderate. - Scottish Deerhound – Rough, wiry coat offers decent protection, but still not a true cold-climate dog. Highest Tolerance (for a sighthound) - Afghan Hound – Thick, long coat offers the most insulation in the group; still not a true arctic breed but handles cold best among sighthounds. Source: Greyhound & Whippet Trust — “About Sighthounds”

I see a lot of people getting frustrated because they can’t understand why their new sighthound can’t leave the cat alone, or why their dog seems hyperactive or frustrated. Experienced owners like you could share some tips here to help these “noodle dogs” start off strong.

My noodle makes me happy and makes me smile all the time! 😊 Here, he doesn’t like the wet sand — instead of playing, he’s trying to clean his paws 😄