Saluki

Hound Group

Saluki lying down on white background

Height at Shoulders

23-28 in

Weight

40-65 lbs

Life Expectancy

10-17 yrs

History

The Saluki is one of the most ancient dog breeds and is believed to have originated in the Fertile Crescent about 6-7,000 years ago. Depictions of Saluki-like dogs are seen on pottery from Susa in ancient Mesopotamia and drawings of Salukis can be found in Ancient Egyptian tombs from 2134 B.C. onward. The regal-looking breed has been a popular sighthound amongst royalty for thousands of years.

Breed Characteristics

While not all Salukis share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.

Intelligence

Affection Towards Family

Friendliness Towards Strangers

Friendliness Towards Other Dogs

Exercise Needs

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Energy Level

Sensitivity

Noise Level

Prey Drive

Shedding

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Intelligence

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Affection Towards Family

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Friendliness Towards Strangers


Friendliness Towards Other Dogs

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Exercise Needs

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Energy Level

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Sensitivity


Noise Level

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Prey Drive


Shedding

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Common Traits

Independent, gentle, and devoted to their family

Loving but not overly demonstrative or affectionate

Aloof towards strangers and can become shy and skittish if not sufficiently socialized

Known to "counter surf", or steal food off the counter

Will chase anything that moves- and can hit speeds of almost 35 mph. Will also run straight through electric underground fences and have been known to take down deer, goats, etc.

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