Sight hounds have an entirely different “kill bite” than other dogs.
While “normal” dogs go right for the under-throat, sight hounds use a top-of-the-neck/spine bite.
[much like a big cat does]
They were created to hunt and that’s how they kill.
[ironically, they’re not “fighters” at all but they are very efficient killers]
My Dobermann was “raised” by 4 Ibizan Hounds and 1 Portuguese Podengo Medio and he has learned their technique very well.
I don’t even think he knows the “normal” way.
Kudos to the Wolfhound.
In my experience, dobbies seem to come in two flavors: inbred stupid (and mean) or very bright. Sounds like you got the second - in spades!
Oh, and I forgot:
“Kudos to the Wolfhound.”
Thanks. That’s what I thought at the time, too!