 Meek, affectionate, aristocratic, yet deadly on the chase, it's a polite hound that comes alive in the presence of prey; clean, gentle, elegant in form and movement, very intelligent, it's never vulgar or overwhelming in gestures.Slightly reserved with strangers, it's naturally inquisitive and tolerant.The Cretan Hound lives happily together with other domestic animals but will ruthlessly chase the neighbor's cat.