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Saluki
The Saluki is one of the oldest breeds of domesticated dog. Although the Saluki looks fragile, the breed was originally bred for hunting. The Saluki is a popular breed of show dog.
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Salukis and greyhounds fall under the category of "Sighthound" meaning they were bred to hunt using their sight, rather than scent. Both breeds top out at 40-45 miles per hour. The difference is that the saluki can hold these speeds for miles, as opposed to the greyhound, who is a sprinter. THey greyhound will do 40-45 mph for a much shorter distance, because they lack the endurance. So they are equally as fast, but the saluki will run it for longer.
A saluki is which type of animal?
The Salukis is a breed of sight hound. They have long slender face similar to a greyhound. One of their most striking features is the long feathering on their hanging ears and tail. Their sleek athletic bodies make them look almost delicate. They are one of the oldest domesticated dog breeds.
Is the Saluki dog breed closely related to the Silken Windhound?
No, they're two separate sighthound breeds.
Is the Saluki used as a guide dog?
Salukis are usually never used a guide dog, their body shape is not correct for it. The typical guide dog breeds are labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, german shepherds, and poodles. Salukis can be trained to be other kinds of service dogs besides guide dogs.
Approximately, three ft tall to just below your waist and 80 lbs. They are almost greyhound thin.
Can you keep a saluki in a house?
Yes, you can since it is a dog breed. But they do have a medium amount of stamina, which means a lot of Salukis like to go outside. If you observe the Salukis behavior, you'll find a Saluki who loves the indoors!
Where can you find a saluki puppy?
What you have to do is go to a dog show and go to the saluki section, Find a nice looking person, preferably who owns salukis, and make freinds, soon if you know them well enough they will tell you about the other people in the saluki croud and who is planning a litter, find them and make freinds and they will let you buy a puppy. PS. if you are not trusted and known they probably won't sell you a pedigree puppy. So make freinds! bcecome an 'insider'!
A quick search online shows they are a quite expensive dog. Looks like prices vary somewhat but I'd put the 'average' as about $1500. I found them as low as $600, as high as $2500.
Are Saluki dogs a good choice for people with allergies?
A Saluki Dog is a good choice for people with allergies. This breed of dog does suffer from allergies themselves.
