Saluki

Saluki comes from Fertile Crescent, it is Hound dog.


The Saluki, also known as the Persian Greyhound, is a standardised breed developed from sighthounds – dogs that hunt primarily by sight rather than scent – that was once used by nomadic tribes to run down game animals. The dog was originally bred in the Fertile Crescent.

Breed Overview

Type:

Hound Dogs

Origin:

Fertile Crescent

Weight:

About 35.0 to 70.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 23.0 to 28.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 12.0 to 14.0 (years)

Fur Color:

White, Cream, Fawn, Red, Grizzle/Tan, Black/Tan, and Tri-color (white, black and tan)

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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