Cold Tolerance in Sighthounds (Lowest → Highest) Do you agree with this list?
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”