ADDITIONAL SALUKI PICTURES
Family: Hound
Breed Group: Southern, AKC Hound
Origin: Middle East
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Hunting
Used today: Companion, lure coursing
Other Name(s): Gazelle Hound, Arabian Hound, Persian Greyhound
History of the Breed: The Saluki is considered the oldest known breed of domesticated dog. This breed dates back to
Alexander the Great and ancient Egypt. The breed was used by Arabs for hunting and it was quick enough to take down gazelles.
Salukis were brought to England in the mid 19th century and were known as Persian Greyhounds. The breed became recognized when the
Hon. Florence Amherst imported the first Arabian Saluki in 1895 from the kennels of Prince Abdulla in Transjordania. The English found
these dogs to excel at coursing hares.
The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1927
General Appearance: Resembles a Greyhound but with feathering on the ears, legs, and tail. The head is long and narrow and moderately
wide between the ears. The nose is black or liver. The long ears are covered with long silky hair hanging close to the skull.
The eyes are large dark and oval. The chest is deep and moderately narrow. The back is broad with the muscles slightly arched over the loin.
The tail is long, set low and carried in a curve and is well feathered on the underside.
The coat is smooth and of a soft silky texture.
Height & Weight:
Height 22-28 Inches
Weight 35-65 Pounds
Coat: Smooth and of a soft silky texture, slight feathering on the legs, feathering at the back of the thighs and sometimes with slight
woolly feathering on the thigh and shoulder.
Color: White, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle and tan, tricolor, and black and tan.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: Sensitive and intelligent.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, caution should be taken around small pets as these dogs are sighthounds.
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: von Willebrand's disease, bloat, cancer
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 116
First Registered by the AKC: 1929
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Saluki Club of America
Saluki Club of Canada
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