1. Saluki
Salukis bear a similar shape and stature to the Greyhound, but they have a more furred, soft and wispy coat that only adds to their beauty. Like greyhounds, they are fast but still graceful.
2. Maltese
These little dogs look very graceful and cute with their ridiculously soft, white and fluffy coats. They look even more elegant when their coat grows longer and reaches the floor.
3. Rhodesian Ridgeback
The gorgeous Ridgeback features a powerful body that aids in hunting. They maintain a certain grace with the ridge on their back adding to their unique beauty.
4. Pharaoh Hound
This ancient sighthound features a beautiful red coat and large upright angular ears. Standing tall with their large ears and red coat, the Pharaoh Hound maintains the elegance that other hounds have.
5. Shih Tzu
The adorable Shih Tzu was the favorite dog breed of ancient Chinese royals. These little dogs look so elegant, with their coats grown out and brushed, they seem to float across the floor.
6. Weimaraner
This strong and sturdy breed has a steel blue coat that shines. Emphasized by his graceful movement, the Weimaraner is one of the most elegant and wonderful breeds to watch.
7. Irish Setter
Irish Setters have a gorgeous glossy coat and strong stature. The deep red of his long, flowing coat makes him absolutely stunning, and his graceful movement only amplifies his elegant looks.
8. Papillon
Papillons are named for their butterfly-shaped ears and graceful fur. These dogs are companionable, active, brave and keenly intelligent.
9. Doberman
This revered and popular dog breed boasts a deep chest and shiny coat, along with swift, graceful movement. Dobermans are powerful and protective guard dogs but they hold themselves with grace and sophistication.
10. Poodle
Fluffy poodles are famous for their loving nature, trainable intelligence and good sense of humor. Once they get the standard haircut, they just look spectacular.
11. Great Dane
This giant and noble breed sport naturally drooped ears, a long, skinny tail and a huge body. Great Danes are sweet and affectionate pets. They have graceful movement and are gentle with children.
12. Border Collie
Known as “Scotch sheep dogs,” Border Collies are extremely active and energetic. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be elegant. They are actually very talented dogs who can move with grace.
13. Greyhound
These sighthounds feature short, close to the skin fur, a sleek lanky body with a narrow chest and long legs. Greyhounds are some of the fastest dogs around, yet remain graceful even through their work. They were built to be elegant.
14. Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland sheepdogs have long and beautiful hair. Bred from the shetland islands, these dogs are active, smart and energetic.
15. Afghan Hound
This acknowledged most elegant dog breed has a long, beautiful and amazing silky coat that flows gently while walking. Their fur alone makes them look graceful. Moreover, they also walk gently on the lead and are very docile.
