Hound group · Middle East
Saluki
Also called Persian Greyhound, Gazelle Hound, Royal Dog of Egypt.
Large dog, high energy, thinks hard before doing anything you ask.
- Gentle
- Dignified
- Independent
- Reserved
- Devoted
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 18 to 29 kg40 to 65 lb
- Lives
- 10 to 17 years
- Energy
- High
- Trains
- Very Low
- Barks
- Very Low
Training
Training a Saluki
Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.
Extremely Independent
Start here
Possibly the most independent dog breed. They were bred to hunt alone and make their own decisions.
Positive Methods Essential
Deeply sensitive and proud, Salukis shut down with harsh treatment. Patience and gentleness are required.
Never Reliable Off-Lead
Once a Saluki sees prey, nothing will stop them. They can reach 40+ mph and cover miles before stopping.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Saluki and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.
Gets on with
- ChildrenModerate
- Other dogsModerate
- StrangersLow
- CatsVery Low
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Needs opportunities for full-speed running in secure areas. Lure coursing is ideal.
- Grooming
- Low to moderate. Weekly brushing, feathered variety needs more attention.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Smooth, Feathered, SilkyWhite, Cream, Fawn, Golden, Red, Grizzle, Black and Tan, Tricolour
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Heart Problems
Moderate
Various cardiac conditions can occur
Hypothyroidism
Mild
Can affect metabolism; manageable with medication
Hemangiosarcoma
Severe
Cancer of blood vessel walls can occur
Where they come from
History
One of the oldest dog breeds, depicted in Egyptian tombs from 2100 BC. Prized by nomadic Bedouin tribes for hunting gazelle. The only dog breed considered clean by Muslims.
