13 Adorable Tall Skinny Dog Breeds That Make Amazing Pets

Greyhound

Greyhounds have an aerodynamic body that makes them perfect for sprints. Their smooth and short coat makes them moderate shedders.

Afghan Hound

Afghan Hounds are one of the big fluffy dog breeds that can be amazing family pets with proper care and socialization.

Pharaoh Hound

Pharaoh Hounds are muscular, elegant, and completely aerodynamic. Their fine coat is smooth and short, with few grooming problems.

Ibizan Hound

Ibizan Hounds are magnificent, affectionate, and one of the fastest dog breeds, most enduring, and resilient breeds too.

Borzoi

The Borzoi has a unique thick coat of medium length that is both silky and curly. They come in many coat color variations.

Azawakh

Azawakhs do not bark a lot. They are protective and quite reserved to strangers, making them excellent watchdogs.

Kanni

This tall skinny dog breed is very loyal and protective of its family. Kannis are excellent guard dogs and watchdogs.

Saluki

Salukis are very affectionate and loyal to their owners, but they are not good watchdogs. They are very outgoing pups!

Whippet

Whippets are very affectionate, doing great with other dogs and with young children. They are possibly the fastest dog breed in the world!

Sloughi

These interesting and lean-looking dogs were used as hunting and watchdogs. They are muscular, loyal, and noble-looking.

Doberman Pinscher

The Doberman Pinscher is a muscular dog with an elegant appearance. Their coat is a smooth, silky, and short coat, usually coming in black and tan color.

Vizsla

Vizslas are affectionate and excellent with young children, and you won’t have problems introducing your Vizsla pooch to other dogs either!

Weimaraner

Weimaraners are tall and muscular dogs that are excellent with young children and all family members in general, showing affection to all.