Body

Question 1

Back level, moderate length, well muscled, the back falling slightly away to the stern. Loin straight, broad and rather short. Hip-bones rather prominent and wide apart. A fair spring of ribs and good depth of chest.

Answer 1

Afghan

Question 2

Chest, ribs of narrow oval cut, great depth of brisket, reaching to elbows, giving great heart and lung room, especially in mature dogs. Breastbone slightly pronounced with adequate width between elbows, and abdomen very tucked up. Back rather bony, muscular and free from any cavity, rising in a graceful curve with well balanced fallaway. Highest point of curve is situated over last rib. Curve is more pronounced in dogs than bitches. Loins broad and very powerful with plenty of muscular development. Fallaway long and well muscled. Width between hip bones at least 8 cm (3 ins.).

Answer 2

Borzoi

Question 3

Body and general formation that of a greyhound of larger size and bone. Chest deep rather than broad, not too narrow and flat-sided. Loin well arched and drooping to tail. Flat topline undesirable.

Answer 3

Deerhound

Question 4

Chest deep and capacious, providing adequate heart room. Ribs deep, well sprung and carried well back. Flanks well cut up. Back rather long, broad and square. Loin powerful, slightly arched.

Answer 4

Greyhound

Question 5

Long, well ribbed up.
Back: Rather long than short.
Loins: Slightly arched.
Croup: Great breadth across hips.
Chest: Very deep, moderately broad, breast wide.
Ribs: Well sprung.
Belly: Well drawn up.

Answer 5

Irish Wolfhound

Question 6

Back fairly broad, muscles slightly arched over the loin.

Answer 6

Saluki

Question 7

Chest very deep with plenty of heart room. Well filled in front. Brisket deep. Broad, well muscled back, firm, somewhat long, showing graceful arch over the loin but not humped. Ribs well sprung. Loin giving the impression of strength and power. Definite tuck up.

Answer 7

Whippet