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Saluki
dog breed
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are a
Saluki owner,
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Egypt
as a hunting dog. |
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Life expectancy |
12
- 14 Years |
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Color |
White,
cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle, silver grizzle, deer grizzle,
tri-color (white, black and tan), and variations of these colors. |
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Coat type |
Smooth,
silky in texture. |
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Exercise needs |
Needs
the opportunity to run free in open ground and long daily walks.
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Temperament |
The Saluki are active, gentle, affectionate and loyal. He loves
to be the center of attention. Puppies need to be socialized
from a very young age as the breed is generally aloof or shy
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Good with children |
Good
with children. Gets along with dogs, but mortal enemy to cats
and chickens. |
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Grooming needs |
Carefully comb or brush the coat with a firm bristle brush,
over brushing will cause his hairs to break. Shampoo only when
necessary. Saluki are minimal shedding dogs. |
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Average size (inches) |
23
- 28
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May
be considerably smaller
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Average weight (lbs) |
45
- 60
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45
- 60
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Health issues |
Prone to cancer, genetic eye
diseases and sunburns especially on the nose. |
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Living conditions |
Room to roam,
a very high fenced yard (exceptional jumping skills). |
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Dog
breed description
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The dogs of the Pharaohs,
the Saluki is a slim, high-stepping, elegant dog who was used in Arabia
for hunting of gazelles and other game with falcons. He is also known
as the Gazelle Hound, Arabian Hound, Eastern Greyhound and the Persian
Greyhound, he can have running bursts of up to 40 mph with exceptional
endurance. An aloof, cautious dog, he is strongly committed to his family.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The Saluki is an excellent
hunter, and it is a sheer delight to watch this dog as it runs with
effortless grace.
The Saluki originated in the Middle East.
Named after the ancient city of Saluki, he was traditionally thought
of as the "sacred gift of Allah"
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