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Non-sporting Breeds
Saluki
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Pedigree Points
Recognized: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: Dog: 23-28 in (58.5-71cm) Bitch: smaller
Weight:
Coat: Smooth and silky in texture
Color: White, cream, fawn, golden red, grizzle, silver grizzle, deer grizzle, tricolor (white, black, and tan), or variations of these colors
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The Saluki is an ancient breed whose likeness appears
on the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. It takes its name
either from the ancient city of Saluk in the Yemen or
the town of Seleukia in the ancient Hellenic empire in
Syria. It is also known as the Gazelle Hound, the Arab
Gazelle Hound, the Eastern Greyhound, and the
Persian Greyhound. The Saluki is esteemed by the
Arabs, including the nomadic Bedouin, who prize
it for its ability to keep pace with fleet-footed Arab
horses and, paired with a falcon, to hunt gazelle.
This elegant, if somewhat aloof, breed is loyal and
affectionate, and is sought both as a pet and show
dog. It requires plenty of exercise, and care should
be taken in the countryside that its hunting instincts
are kept under control. The Saluki's coat should be
groomed daily, using a soft brush and a hound glove. |
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