Found in Eastern art dating as far back as 1100 BC, the Tibetan Spaniel was prized as a pet and companion in Tibetan monasteries, Peterson said. Referred to as “little lions” by their masters, the breed would act as a lookout of the monastery and would make its inhabitants aware of any trouble. Small, active and alert, the body of the Tibetan Spaniel is low to the ground and is only slightly longer than its tail. Intelligent and outgoing, Tibetan Spaniels thrive on human companionship and love playing games with their families.
Recognized by its long, low body and “scimitar” tail, which looks like a curved sword, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier also has a fluffy head of hair. First recorded as a breed around 1700, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier has been popular with both wealthy and middle class Europeans throughout its history. Known for its skill of catching otters and badgers, the Dandie Dinmont is intelligent, independent and confident despite its small size. The coat of the breed is medium in length and is a mix of wire and soft hair that should be groomed regularly.
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Low-set, strong and well built, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a shorter body and tail than the Cardigan Corgi and, while its legs are short, they’re known for being lighter boned than the Cardigans. It’s said that the breed comes from the same family that includes the Keeshond, Pomeranian, Samoyed and Chow Chow and its direct ancestors were brought into Europe as early as 1107, according to Peterson. An agreeable house pet, the Pembroke Corgi also excels in many dog sports including conformation, herding and obedience.
Originally developed in France as a trailer and hunter of small game, the Basset Hound was popular in Europe during the reign of Napoléon Bonaparte. The breed was brought to the United States as a gift to George Washington to use in his hunting expeditions. Recognizable by its big, heavy body, short legs, long ears and droopy eyes, the Basset Hound maintains its strong hunting instinct today. If given the opportunity, Peterson says, the breed will chase or follow a scent willingly. Gentle and generally good with children and other pets, the Basset Hound is known to howl and bark frequently.
Nonetheless, the Doberman can be a gentle and caring dog, which means it can make a decent addition to your family. As long as you treat this dog well, this pup will become a loving pet.
Are you looking for a new dog to become part of your family? Do you love the idea of a big, tall dog to play with and wrestle with? Yet, if you don’t like the idea of a lot of fur hanging off your pup, then you might want to consider getting a more tall and skinny dog.
Furthermore, this dog has a thin brown coat, amber-colored eyes, and a strong sense of smell. You’ll need to take this dog for a run every day, as it needs at least 15 minutes of running daily. However, the most interesting feature of this dog is its ability to blush!
Out of all tall skinny dog breeds, the Greyhound is often the first one that comes to mind. This canine can be as tall as two feet and six inches in height and usually has only about 13 percent body fat.
The Saluki breed is incredibly fast, and usually, these dogs are remarkably skinny. The Saluki weighs anywhere from 35 to 70 pounds and stands at a maximum of 28 inches in height.
But I didn’t include the greyhound on my list because I wanted to explore some lesser known breeds and describe them to you.
But before I start to describe the breeds in my selection, I want to chat about whether long legs and long bodies serve any real function or whether it is just about how each breed looks?
Let’s find out as in my next section I chat about the reason why length is so important to some dog breeds.
If that is the case, I have picked seven different breeds, many of whom are very similar to Greyhounds.
Are you looking for your next dog or are you a closet Greyhound fan who is just fascinated by dogs that have long legs and long bodies?
7 Dogs With Long Bodies and Long Legs | DogVela
Are you looking for your next dog or are you a closet Greyhound fan who is just fascinated by dogs that have long legs and long bodies?
If that is the case, I have picked seven different breeds, many of whom are very similar to Greyhounds.
But I didn’t include the greyhound on my list because I wanted to explore some lesser known breeds and describe them to you.
But before I start to describe the breeds in my selection, I want to chat about whether long legs and long bodies serve any real function or whether it is just about how each breed looks?
Let’s find out as in my next section I chat about the reason why length is so important to some dog breeds.