Temperament
Gentle, Dignified, Independent, Sensitive.
Health problems to know about
- Bloat (GDV)
- Heart disease (mitral and tricuspid valve)
- Anaesthetic sensitivity
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Degenerative myelopathy
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Daily walks on lead plus regular safe off-lead sprints in a fenced area. Brush weekly, more during the moult. Tell your vet it's a sighthound before any anaesthetic.
A good fit for
Calm adult homes, people who want a quiet companion, and owners with a securely fenced space.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with cats or small pets (unless raised with them), owners who need reliable recall, busy toddler households.
Sources
Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.
