Saluki

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Size: Medium
Other Names: Persian Greyhound, Gazelle Hound, Royal Dog of Egypt, Tazi
Country of Origin: Middle East
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Hound
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Hounds
United Kennel Club (UKC): Sighthound & Pariah
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Hounds
The Kennel Club (KC): Hound
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Hound
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Hound

The overall appearance of the Saluki is one of grace and symmetry.

A lean sighthound who is quiet and clean indoors and can live in an apartment if given safe gallops; feathering needs modest brushing and his house voice is soft.

Widely admired for its beauty, speed and endurance, the Saluki is a sighthound and historically traveled throughout the Middle East with nomadic desert tribes over an area stretching from the Sahara to the Caspian Sea. The Saluki is perhaps the oldest known breed of domesticated dog; its history can be traced back thousands of years. Salukis are "sight" hounds which means they sight the quarry, run it down, catch and retrieve/dispatch it.

Height: Male: 23-28 inches; Female: slightly smaller
Weight: 40–65 pounds
Color: Any color or combination of colors, except brindle
Coat: Smooth (short coat over the entire body) or feathered (long hair on the ears, backs of the legs and tail); hair can be of varying lengths and sparseness
Lifespan: 12–14 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

Salukis can get along well with children, and can become protective, but the family must respect the dog’s need for quiet and peaceful time alone to rest. They are usually quiet, and do not bark unless there is a reason. A Saluki will "sing" (a high-pitched howl, with oscillating volume) when they feel something is wrong, or when a member of the family is away for a long period of time. There are Salukis that have been taught to "sing" on cue. Even though Salukis have a strong prey drive, this does not mean they cannot get along with smaller dogs, cats, or other small pets. Training and understanding of the individual Saluki come into play when integrating a household of mixed species.

Training

The Saluki learns quickly but can get bored with repetition, so training sessions should be short and varied. Sensitive and intelligent, the Saluki should never be trained using force or hard-handed methods.

Care and grooming

Salukis need regular exercise, like all dogs. Salukis should not be allowed off leash, as they can have a strong prey drive. A fence meant to keep the Saluki enclosed should be at least five feet tall, as a Saluki can very easily jump anything lower than that.

Shedding

Low on Smooth coats; low to moderate on Feathered coats.

Health

Salukis are generally hardy sighthounds. Heart disease and sensitivity to anesthesia can occur; use sighthound-aware veterinary protocols.

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