The Australian Staghound is a hybrid of the Greyhound and the Scottish Deerhound dogs that were brought to Australia by European settlers. They were used for hunting in Australia dating back to the late 18th century but have not been recognized as a distinct breed. The Australian Staghound is a distant cousin of the American Staghound with a distinct bloodline that's native to Australia. Staghounds are bred specifically for coursing or hunting by sight.