Greyhound
The Greyhound has a long and lustrous history, spanning back almost a thousand years. Most of society today equates this breed with the racetrack. Greyhounds are incredibly laid back and prefer to lie in front of a cozy fire rather than do anything else… unless a furry animal scurries across their line of vision, then you’ll see just how fast their high prey drive can make a Greyhound run.
5. Saluki— This beautiful and aloof breed has been clocked running up to 40 mph. Those speeds worked well when Salukis were expected to chase down gazelles two hundred years ago. Today, the modern Saluki enjoys a quieter life chasing squirrels and rabbits.
9. English Springer Spaniel— Some English Springer Spaniel enthusiasts believe this breed to be the original and best dog for hunting. This dog was bred to flush out quarry, and the instinct is still high to rush forward and scare small animals from their hiding places.
Some dogs love to run, others like to retrieve, and some can’t stop themselves from chasing anything that moves! Those pups most likely have a high prey drive.
6. Pharaoh Hound— Believed to have originated around 3000 BC, the Pharaoh Hound was used to hunt and chase small game. Today, this hound is laid back and content to hang with their human, but still has a strong instinct to hunt squirrels, rabbits and other critters.
4. Greyhound— The Greyhound has a long and lustrous history, spanning back almost a thousand years. With all the jobs they have been given, most of society today equates this breed with the racetrack. Greyhounds are incredibly laid back and prefer to lie in front of a cozy fire rather than do anything else… unless a furry animal scurries across their line of vision, then you’ll see just how fast a Greyhound can run.
Channeling High Predatory Drive in Dogs
If dogs receive a high when they stalk, pounce and chase, you may struggle in getting your dogs attention. The good news is that there are several strategies that you can use to provide an outlet for that high predatory drive.
You can try to recreate part of that same high by getting your dog focused on toys. A ball or a Frisbee may mimic the erratic movements of prey.
The best part is that, unlike prey, the dog will be actually more successful in catching these items so it also helps release frustration that may build-up when the dog is unable to catch prey.
A game of tug may also be a good way to release the need to catch, grab and bite. Many dogs who excel in the canine sports of disc dog, fly ball, agility, coursing and nose work are dogs with high predatory drive.
Top 10 Difficult Dog Breeds – High Prey Drive – TopTenz
Adrienne is a certified dog trainer and former veterinarian assistant who partners with some of the best veterinarians worldwide.
So your dog has a very high level of prey drive. If so, you may be wondering why he is so oblivious to anything around him when he spots some type of prey. Forget about calling him, forget about shaking a bag full of his kibble, forget about dangling a slice of baloney by his nose. He is just totally absorbed by his favorite activity: that is, stalking, pouncing and chasing.
You may be green with envy when you notice how your neighbors dog cares less about squirrels and how easily and readily he comes when he is called, while your dog is just in trance when he spots any sort of movement through tall grass. What gives? First and foremost, lets take a closer look into the definition of prey drive.