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Saluki Puppies for Sale
Saluki
(Gazelle Hound) (Arabian Hound) (Persian Greyhound)
(Tanji) (Persian
Sighthound)
This is Am.Can.& Aust.Ch Afking-Baghdad's
Charaz Raja. Photo Courtesy of The Baghdad Home Page.
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Pronunciation |
Sa-LOO-key |
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Description |
The appearance of the
Saluki is one of total grace and balance. They have an unusual gait when they
are at top speed: all four of their legs are in the air at the same time. It has
a slim, greyhound-like body with long silky feathering on the ears and tail.
There is also a rarer smooth variety with no feathering. The Smooth coat is
generally a bit coarser than the feathered variety's silky coat. The coat comes
in black & tan, fawn, white, cream, gold and red, as well as various
combinations of these. Salukis with a patch of white in the middle of the
forehead are thought by Bedouin tribes to have "the kiss of Allah" and
is regarded as special. The head is narrow and well-proportioned, tapering
gradually toward the nose. The ears are long and hanging. It has sturdy jaws and
large skinny eyes that are either light or dark brown with a sweet, dignified
expression. The Saluki's neck is elegant and flexible. Its body is very
elongated, with oblique muscular shoulders. The feet are thickly haired between
the toes for protection from rough terrain. |
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Temperament |
The Saluki
are even-tempered and sensitive. Gentle, affectionate, but not
demonstrative. This loyal dog may become attached to one person. Good with
gentle older children. They are too slim for roughhousing. The breed can't take
harsh discipline. They must be trained with calm, gentle, but firm,
consistency. Sensitive and friendly, but can be somewhat aloof, even with his
family. They are fairly submissive by nature to people and dogs and are easily
distracted. Be sure you remain the dog's pack leader so the dog feels secure with his surroundings. Dogs want nothing more than to know what is expected of them and the Saluki is no exception. The Saluki do
well with other Salukis. They are a pleasant and calm companion and make a good
watchdog. Though not aggressive with people, the Saluki's natural instinct is to
chase and kill non-canine animals. This is a proper function and this trait
should not be discouraged within the breed. They may need obedience training to
keep their deep-rooted hunting instincts under control, however with few
exceptions it has proven impossible to train these dogs not to hunt at
all. As a result, many pets such as birds, guinea pigs and rabbits are not
recommended for Saluki owners. They can be good with cats if the cat is left to
its own instinctive abilities. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 23-28 inches (58-71cm.)
Weight: 29-66 pounds (13-30kg.) |
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Health Problems |
The Saluki is
prone to some genetic eye diseases and cancer. They can get sunburn especially
on the nose. |
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Living Conditions |
The Saluki is not
recommended for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do
best with acreage. This breed should sleep indoors. Warm temperatures are most
comfortable, but very hot weather can be uncomfortable. |
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Exercise |
The Saluki is a natural
athlete that needs a lot of exercise, including a daily, long, brisk
walk or run. They are happiest when running,
however many are lost or killed when they are allowed to get free. This very
independent dog can never be off its lead except in an isolated, scouted area.
These dogs hunt on sight. They will pay no attention to their handler's calls if
they are chasing something. In some countries they are not permitted to be left
off of their lead at all. Saluki run at top speeds of 40 mph (55km./h) or more
with their feet barely touching the ground. These top speeds are reached in
short spurts, but they also have exceptional endurance. They are not great for
jogging because they will run faster than humans. An excellent way to exercise
them is to trot them alongside your bike. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
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Grooming
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This odor-free dog's coat
is easy to groom. Just occasionally brush and comb, especially on the
longer-haired parts of the dog. The ears should be checked regularly to make
sure they are clean. The Saluki is an average shedder. |
| Origin |
The royal dog of Egypt,
the Saluki may be as old as the oldest known civilization. They were named
after the Arabian city "Saluki" in the Middle East, which is now
vanished beneath the sands. Their bodies were often found mummified like
the bodies of the Pharaohs themselves, and their pictures appear in ancient
Egyptian tombs dating from 2100 BC. This breed is thought of by the Muslims as a
sacred gift of Allah, so these dogs were never sold but only offered as gift of
friendship or homage. The Saluki is also known as the Gazelle Hound, Arabian
Hound, or Persian Greyhound, and as its appearance suggests, it is probably
quite closely related to another ancient breed: the Afghan Hound. It is
native to the area from eastern Turkestan to Turkey. The Saluki is a brilliant
desert sight hunter capable of incredible speed and agility over rough terrain.
The Saluki was used to course gazelle, the fastest of the antelopes. They have
also been used to hunt fox, jackal, and hare. In the West, this breed is
primarily a companion pet and show dog, although they have also been successful
as racing dogs. |
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Group |
Southern, AKC Hound |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB,
CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Photo Courtesy of THE TWO SALUKI'S.
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Photo Courtesy of THE TWO SALUKI'S.
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Photo Courtesy of THE TWO SALUKI'S.
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