ASFA Eligible Breeds

Steeped in the traditions, politics and intrigues of the royal courts of the ancient world, sighthounds have always been admired by royalty for their beauty, speed, endurance, agility, efficiency, and dignity.

These breeds are among the oldest known dog breeds, many changed little in form from the times of the Pharaohs, Tsars, Lairds, Sheiks, Kings and Queens of Europe, Africa and Asia. Owning a sighthound is like owning a small piece of that history.

PROVISIONAL BREEDS are eligible to run in Open, Field Champion and Veteran Stakes. Points and placements are awarded but no title certificates are issued until the breed is fully recognized by the ASFA. These hounds are NOT eligible for the Best in Field or Best in Event runs.

Breed Status Registry / Standard
Afghan Hound Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Azawakh Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Basenji Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Borzoi Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Chart Polski Provisional FCI / UKC
Cirneco dell'Etna Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Galgo EspaƱol Provisional FCI / UKC
Greyhound Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Ibizan Hound Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Irish Wolfhound Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Italian Greyhound Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Magyar Agar Provisional FCI / UKC
Peruvian Inca Orchid Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Pharaoh Hound Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Portuguese Podengo Provisional FCI / UKC
Rhodesian Ridgeback Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Saluki Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Scottish Deerhound Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Silken Windhound Recognized UKC
Sloughi Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC
Whippet Recognized AKC / FCI / UKC

Don't See Your Breed?

All dogs love to run! The ASFA Lure Chasing Instinct (LCI) program is open to all other breeds and mixed breeds. Come experience the thrill of the chase, earn qualifying scores, and work towards official titles!