Dogs
of the Pharaohs, the Saluki is a slim, high-stepping, elegant dog who was
used in Arabia for hunting gazelles and other game with falcons. They are
also known as the Gazelle Hound, Arabian Hound, Eastern Greyhound and the
Persian Greyhound. Salukis can have running bursts of up to 40 mph with exceptional
endurance. They are equipped with long, lean bodies and an especially long
tail. Their tail reaches the ground, and long, silky fur is prominent on the
not only the tail but also the ears. they are such lean dogs that their ribs
can be seen even when perfectly healthy. In their native country, their ears
were often cropped in order to prevent flies and disease from gathering. Salukis
are an aloof, cautious dog, but they are strongly committed to their family.
They are quite sensitive, so a harsh voice or heavy hand in training is unnecessary.
It has been said that one will never get their Saluki to always be
obedient, but they can be moderately obedient if trained. They have a high
prey drive and training should occur when they are puppies to ensure they
do not run off on their own hunting escapades. Salukis are intelligent, alert, and calm. They are rather mild mannered, and behave much like cats inside
the house: clean, quiet, and accepting attention when they want it. They love
to be with family and are quite affectionate.
