Dog Breeds
Saluki
The Saluki is one of the oldest domesticated breeds known for its speed and elegance.
Dog Breeds
Saluki
The Saluki is one of the oldest domesticated breeds known for its speed and elegance.
Dog Breeds
Saluki
The Saluki is one of the oldest domesticated breeds known for its speed and elegance.
Dog Breeds
Saluki
The Saluki is one of the oldest domesticated breeds known for its speed and elegance.
Other Names
Persian Greyhound, Arabian Hound, Gazelle Hound, Royal Dog of Egypt
Other Names
Persian Greyhound, Arabian Hound, Gazelle Hound, Royal Dog of Egypt
Other Names
Persian Greyhound, Arabian Hound, Gazelle Hound, Royal Dog of Egypt
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Country of Origin
Fertile Crescent (parts of Egypt, Iraq, and Iran)
Country of Origin
Fertile Crescent (parts of Egypt, Iraq, and Iran)
Country of Origin
Fertile Crescent (parts of Egypt, Iraq, and Iran)
Popularity in the UAE
Common and popular
Popularity in the UAE
Common and popular
Popularity in the UAE
Common and popular
Primary Use
Hunting dog, companion dog, racing dog
Primary Use
Hunting dog, companion dog, racing dog
Primary Use
Hunting dog, companion dog, racing dog
Saluki
Saluki
Saluki
Breed History
The Saluki was a quick and agile hunter used to catch gazelles and hares. It was even part of several works of art, such as artifacts and pottery. Unlike other dog breeds, the Salukis were considered sacred, with some mummified along with their owners in ancient Egypt.
Over time, their agility and endurance made them valuable not just for hunting but also in modern canine sports. Despite their long history, the breed's graceful appearance and agile movements made it one of the most unique breeds in the world.
The Saluki was a quick and agile hunter used to catch gazelles and hares. It was even part of several works of art, such as artifacts and pottery. Unlike other dog breeds, the Salukis were considered sacred, with some mummified along with their owners in ancient Egypt.
Over time, their agility and endurance made them valuable not just for hunting but also in modern canine sports. Despite their long history, the breed's graceful appearance and agile movements made it one of the most unique breeds in the world.
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Health and Medical Concerns
Cancerology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology & Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Reproduction
Hemangiosarcoma
Hemangiosarcomas are aggressive and often go undetected until they reach an advanced stage. The heart, spleen, and liver are the most commonly affected.
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is caused by the abnormal growth of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Symptoms include lameness, swelling, and lethargy.
Cancerology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology & Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Reproduction
Hemangiosarcoma
Hemangiosarcomas are aggressive and often go undetected until they reach an advanced stage. The heart, spleen, and liver are the most commonly affected.
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is caused by the abnormal growth of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Symptoms include lameness, swelling, and lethargy.
Health and Medical Concerns
Cancerology
Cancerology
Cancerology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Dermatology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Hematology & Immune System
Hematology & Immune System
Hematology & Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Neurology
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Pulmonology
Pulmonology
Reproduction
Reproduction
Reproduction
Temperament and Common Traits
Personality
Salukis are gentle and reserved but deeply loyal to their families. They are highly intelligent and independent.
Salukis are gentle and reserved but deeply loyal to their families. They are highly intelligent and independent.
Distinct Habits
They rarely bark but will quietly observe their surroundings. They have a strong prey drive, meaning they will chase small animals if not properly trained or leashed. Salukis love resting on elevated surfaces, such as sofas and beds.
They rarely bark but will quietly observe their surroundings. They have a strong prey drive, meaning they will chase small animals if not properly trained or leashed. Salukis love resting on elevated surfaces, such as sofas and beds.
Suitability for Work
Their speed and stamina make them excellent for lure coursing and hunting, where they can showcase their natural agility. Their gentle demeanor also allows them to work as therapy dogs.
Their speed and stamina make them excellent for lure coursing and hunting, where they can showcase their natural agility. Their gentle demeanor also allows them to work as therapy dogs.
Lifespan
Salukis generally live between 12 to 14 years.
Their lifespan can be as short as 10 years to aa long as 17 years with good health.
Their lifespan can be as short as 10 years to aa long as 17 years with good health.
Training and Care
Trainability
Salukis are intelligent but independent, meaning they respond best to positive reinforcement and short, engaging training sessions. However, they can grow bored with repetitive commands.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Trainability
Salukis are intelligent but independent, meaning they respond best to positive reinforcement and short, engaging training sessions. However, they can grow bored with repetitive commands.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Trainability
Salukis are intelligent but independent, meaning they respond best to positive reinforcement and short, engaging training sessions. However, they can grow bored with repetitive commands.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Trainability
Salukis are intelligent but independent, meaning they respond best to positive reinforcement and short, engaging training sessions. However, they can grow bored with repetitive commands.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Salukis can adapt to hot climates thanks to their thin coat and desert origins. However, they are still vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
Precautions
As a safety precaution, they should be walked early in the morning or late in the evening. Constant access to fresh water, shaded areas, and paw protection equipment can help.
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Salukis can adapt to hot climates thanks to their thin coat and desert origins. However, they are still vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
Precautions
As a safety precaution, they should be walked early in the morning or late in the evening. Constant access to fresh water, shaded areas, and paw protection equipment can help.
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Salukis can adapt to hot climates thanks to their thin coat and desert origins. However, they are still vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
Precautions
As a safety precaution, they should be walked early in the morning or late in the evening. Constant access to fresh water, shaded areas, and paw protection equipment can help.
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Salukis can adapt to hot climates thanks to their thin coat and desert origins. However, they are still vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
Precautions
As a safety precaution, they should be walked early in the morning or late in the evening. Constant access to fresh water, shaded areas, and paw protection equipment can help.
Diet & Nutrition
Dietary Needs
They require a high-protein diet to maintain their lean muscle mass and energy levels. They benefit from easily digestible, nutrient-dense food rather than excessive fillers or carbohydrates.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Dietary Needs
They require a high-protein diet to maintain their lean muscle mass and energy levels. They benefit from easily digestible, nutrient-dense food rather than excessive fillers or carbohydrates.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Dietary Needs
They require a high-protein diet to maintain their lean muscle mass and energy levels. They benefit from easily digestible, nutrient-dense food rather than excessive fillers or carbohydrates.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Dietary Needs
They require a high-protein diet to maintain their lean muscle mass and energy levels. They benefit from easily digestible, nutrient-dense food rather than excessive fillers or carbohydrates.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Suitability as a Pet
Ideal Owners
Salukis are best suited for active individuals or families who can provide daily exercise, mental stimulation, and unique training needs.
Salukis are best suited for active individuals or families who can provide daily exercise, mental stimulation, and unique training needs.
These dogs are gentle with children. They can get along with other dogs but not other pets like rabbits or cats due to their hunting instincts.
These dogs are gentle with children. They can get along with other dogs but not other pets like rabbits or cats due to their hunting instincts.
Compatibility with Children & Pets
First-Time Owner Friendly
Salukis are not ideal for first-time dog owners because they require patience, consistent training, and high maintenance.
Salukis are not ideal for first-time dog owners because they require patience, consistent training, and high maintenance.
Physical Characteristics
Head
The Saluki has a long, narrow head and a refined, tapering muzzle. The nose is black or liver-colored.
The Saluki has a long, narrow head and a refined, tapering muzzle. The nose is black or liver-colored.
Eyes
They have large, oval-shaped eyes that give a distinctive, intelligent expression. Their eye color ranges from dark brown to hazel.
They have large, oval-shaped eyes that give a distinctive, intelligent expression. Their eye color ranges from dark brown to hazel.
Ears
Salukis have long, feathered ears that hang close to the head. The silky, flowing hair on their ears adds to their graceful appearance.
Salukis have long, feathered ears that hang close to the head. The silky, flowing hair on their ears adds to their graceful appearance.
Body
These dogs have a slender, athletic body built for speed and endurance. They have a deep chest as well as a narrow waist and tucked-up abdomen.
These dogs have a slender, athletic body built for speed and endurance. They have a deep chest as well as a narrow waist and tucked-up abdomen.
Limbs
They have long, straight legs with elongated and well-arched feet.
They have long, straight legs with elongated and well-arched feet.
Tail
The tail is long, curved, and carried low with silky feathering on the underside.
The tail is long, curved, and carried low with silky feathering on the underside.
Coat
Salukis have a short, smooth coat with longer fur on the ears, tail, and legs in most varieties. Coat colors include cream, fawn, red, black & tan, grizzle, and tricolor.
Salukis have a short, smooth coat with longer fur on the ears, tail, and legs in most varieties. Coat colors include cream, fawn, red, black & tan, grizzle, and tricolor.
Size
Male Salukis are 58-71 cm (23-28 inches) tall, while females are 56-68 cm (22-27 inches) tall.
Male Salukis are 58-71 cm (23-28 inches) tall, while females are 56-68 cm (22-27 inches) tall.
Weight
Males weigh 20-30 kg (40-65 lb), while females weigh 16-20 kg (35-45 lb).
Males weigh 20-30 kg (40-65 lb), while females weigh 16-20 kg (35-45 lb).
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