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Sighthounds or gazehounds, the swift and athletic canines renowned for hunting by sight rather than scent, make up a unique subset of the world’s dog breeds. Often, newcomers to the world of sighthounds find themselves bewildered by the complex running rules, policies, and procedures set out by various organizations. To address this, Como published a helpful flyer in 1994, aimed at explaining these differences.
As interest grew, this flyer evolved into a brochure, which eventually, in 1996, transformed into a comprehensive “how-to” guidebook titled, “So, You Want to Run Your Sighthound”. This handbook later led to a revised and expanded edition, “Sighthounds Afield: The Complete Guide to Sighthound Breeds and Amateur Performance Events (with a Comprehensive Chapter on Adopted Ex-Racing Greyhounds)”.
“Sighthounds Afield” offers a wealth of new photographs, original cartoons, and illustrations, and delves deeply into essential topics. It covers diet and conditioning, training for field and track, and provides an overview of all amateur performance events, equipping readers with strategies to maximize their success. The book also outlines the basic running procedures, including point requirements and titles, for field, track, and open field hunts.
In addition to this, the book features advice on veterinary care, guidance on where to find quality equipment, a comprehensive library section, and pages of valuable resources. The author also explores the rich, centuries-old history of sighthounds, with over 40 breeds examined in detail through photographs and text.
With a dedicated chapter on ex-racing Greyhounds, “Sighthounds Afield” is a truly comprehensive guide. If you can’t find it in this book, it’s likely not to be found. It positions everything you need to know about these unique breeds – and how to derive the most enjoyment from them – right at your fingertips.