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Saluki Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Saluki
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Also Called: Gazelle Hound, Persian Greyhound
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Height: The Saluki is about 22-28 inches tall.
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Weight: The Saluki weighs between 44-66 lbs.
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Colors: The Saluki can be white, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle and tan, tricolor (white, black and tan) and black and tan.
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Physical Appearance: The Saluki gives an impression of grace and symmetry. This dog has great speed and endurance coupled with strength and activity to enable it to kill gazelles over deep sand or rocky mountains. The expression should be dignified and gentle with deep, faithful, far-seeing eyes.
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Temperament/Personality: The Saluki is very attached to his owner, he is an affectionate dog who thrives in families where he gets all of the attention. Food with children. Great hunting dog. Will try to kill cats and chickens.
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Care: The Saluki needs it's coat brushed with a firm bristle brush, over brushing will cause the hairs to break. Shampoo only when necessary. Saluki are minimal shedding dogs.
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Health Concerns/Problems: Some Saluki dogs have the following breed related health problems: Eye Disorders, Heart Disease, Hemangiosarcoma, and Hypothyroidism.
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Training: Saluki puppies need to be socialized from a very young age as this breed is generally aloof or shy.
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Activity: The Saluki is an active breed who likes the outdoors. The Saluki should never be left off a leash or let to roam outside of a fenced yard.
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Life Span: The Saluki lives an average life of 12-14 years.
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Litter Size: The Saluki has an average litter of 5-7 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Saluki originated in Egypt.
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Brief History: The Saluki, royal dog of Egypt, is perhaps the oldest known breed of domesticated dog, identified by some historians as ""a distinct breed and type as long ago as 329 B.C. when Alexander the Great invaded India."" The Arabs were the first to breed the Saluki, but they date back to the time of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. Named after the ancient city of Saluki, they were traditionally thought of as the ""sacred gift of Allah"". Salukis were widespread and appeared in Egypt where they were held in such great esteem that its body was often mummified like the bodies of the Pharaohs themselves. Today numerous specimens have been found in tombs in the upper Nile region.
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