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I decided to do a sighthound tutorial to help people get a little variety into their repitoir since I've noticed that most canine artists draw wolves, huskys, etc.Some basic tips. Feel free to ask any questions. If you would like to see something added feel free to request it.
MEGA-EDIT!!!
Alright, so, this tutorial is now, new and improved! Way better then the last one. I completely re-vamped the thing, adding new, better pictures and better, more accurate information. Hope you guys enjoy the changes because you'll never see the original again.
Images used, in order of appearance (all are from Flickr.com and Wikimedia Commons):
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Breeds appearing in tutorial [images used]:
Afghan Hound [2], Greyhound [4], Italian Greyhound [2], Irish Wolfhound [3], Whippet [3], Borzoi [2], Pharaoh Hound [2], Basenji [2], Azawakh [3], Saluki [3]
Sources for "interesting facts" and other information: Various (several books, AKC.org, breeders' websites, dogbreedinfo.com)
Contributors:
~Queen-of-Greyhounds , ~demonpuppy
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I was looking for better references and this is fantastic and SOSOSOSOSO useful! Thank you!!!
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It's about time someone did this!
Great information and wonderful work
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Excellent tutorial. It's rather frustrating that a lot of canine art you see, even when it's not meant to be a wolfish breed, still manages to look that way. Especially molossers. I like this a lot.
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Thanks for doing this! Sighthouds are my favourite type of dog, plus my fursona is based off a pharoah hound, so this will help a lot!
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Gorgeous tutorial, it's a great separation from all the generic, rainbow-colored wolves and huskies I've seen floating about DA. Personally, I love sighthounds...gorgeous dogs.
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Not to be too nitpicky (okay, yeah, it's nitpicky, so sue me), but some of your dog terms are a little wacky. The '
A couple of suggestions: use a side view to illustrate slenderness, so the depth of brisket and tuck are clearly seen, and add a section on heads. I see a lot of sighthound illos with way too much stop (the bit at eye level where the muzzle ends and the forehead begins.) Sighthounds typically have very little stop and some have very distinctive head shapes, like Borzoi and Afghans. Don't forget the short-haired saddle Afghans have on the back.
Otherwise, quite nifty! Good job.
Jess
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Just so you know, I am doing a new and improved version of this, with more accurate terms and better visuals. I made this version when I was 17, young, and inexperienced. I'm 20 now and know better. Thank you for your suggestions. ^.^
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Thanks! 
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Oh, wow, thank you! I've been meaning to expand my breeds away from wolves and towards other canines, and this will be a big help!
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Great tutorial here! Perhaps it will help me draw Affies better, eh?
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This is just wonderful! Sighthounds just happen to be my favorite group... Right after herding dogs. In fact, I was going to adopt a retired racer (Greyhound) before we got my GSD with a horrible temperament... This reminds me, I need to go finish up a grey pic.
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Cool, they're my favorites. ^.^ I would love to own a retired racer, but I can't until I have my own place (which might take a while 'cause I'm living at home while I go to college). Yeah, some GSDs can have serious temperment problems, though that's true of most breeds. My Lab's breeder is a registered vet tech and refuses to ever own a GSD because they have a bad tendency to be fear biters, which can be very dangerous if it gets hurt and you don't have a muzzle handy. They are gorgeous dogs, though.
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Heh, we're lucky that my GSD, Jayda, has a vet that owns a Belgian Malanois with temperament problems, so he understands how to handle Jayda. We have to keep her muzzled at the vet now, but she's actually getting more socialized... Even though she's AKC registered, I believe we got ger from a back-yard-breeder. I won't list the reasons, because they go on and on...
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One thing I must say is sighthounds are fun to draw. XD
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Fantastic idea for presenting the information Basi, well done!
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Thankyou. ^.^ I just hope it helps any who want to use it.
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I might make a sight hound character don't worry...it's not going to be blue....
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Pshh, you can make it blue if you want, just not the same blue as Payna. ^.^
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I'm a dog trainer, working up to having my own kennel, grooming, and training facility (someday I hope) This is a really awesome tutorial. I've never worked with a sighthound before, I don't even know anyone who owns one. But this is nice to read not just for those who want to draw sighthounds but also for those who want to learn as much as they can about dogs of all kinds. This is awesome! Great job.
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Thankyou. ^.^ I'm glad you found it so useful. I only intended it for drawing tips, so it's nice to hear that it has more uses.
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That's spiffy. And a nice thing to do for people who are not familiar with the SH breeds. I think it looks good. *shrugs* but if you want something to add, you could do a thing on their feet. Most have tight cat feet, unlike regular dogs that have flat feet. You could also do a demo on how they run in a triple-suspension gallop for people who want to draw them running. Most dogs run like horses, and I've seen some pretty strange drawings of greyhounds running like regular dogs.
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I'm glad you have your approval, QG. Thankyou for your suggestions, I'm working on adding them right now.
I hate to correct you, but I believe more have hare feet. Hare feet allow for more contact with the ground, which would be appropriate for sprinters. Cat feet are usually in breeds that need greater endurance such as the Akita and Doberman Pinscher as the feet require less energy to keep them going because of the smaller bone structure.
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Yes you are right! A Greyhound has what is called a "hareβs foot" and they do look like long jackrabbit feet. But their toes are curled up tight in what is called a "catβs foot" which is perfect for running over hard ground. If they had flat feet that were spread out, their paws would be killing them by the end of a hunt. At least that's what my "Sighthounds Afield" book tells me. So yea, I wasn't very clear on that, sorry. 
And if you get the chance PLEASE DO read "Sighthounds Afield" [link] It's full of amazing sighthound info. It's like an orgasm for your brain! I recommend it to all hound nuts. :3
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Ah, I see now.
*paws screen* Oh, man do I want that book...All I need is the money. >.<
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You are lucky it went down in price! I paid $50 for my copy last year. X( But yea, if you can get it then great! It has no colored pictures, but it does have b/w photographs and funny cartoons. It is big and fat too. All the info you will ever need!
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Really? o.O I'll talk to my mom about getting it. I would be great for future reference. ^.^
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AHH! xD I was actually going to make one of these since people seemed to be having issues whenever they drew Della or Swift for trades. Anyway, Basi, you rock. I shall be directing traffic to this now.
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I'm glad you approve, Swift! I would really appreciate it if you would look over it and suggest anything you think is missing. I swear something is, but I don't know what. >.<
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Oops. I know I should have said "double" when I said "triple-suspension." That was a dumb mistake. Sorry ^__^* But whippets can run in a triple-suspension gallop. I don't think any other sighthound can though.
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That's alright. We all make mistakes.
Wow, that's cool. I've never seen that before. Maybe I need to find someone who owns a Whippet...
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There's something about it that's missing, though. I don't know what it is, that's the problem. >.<
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