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History

The Saluki may well be the oldest breed of dog domesticated by early man, the hunter

In size and appearance the Saluki is unchanged from the earliest records found in caves, which pre-date by some 4000 years the popularity this breed enjoyed under the pharaohs.

Camel trains from Egypt carried Saluki to all parts of the ancient world along the silk Road

In different lands the Saluki became the forerunner of all the greyhound type breeds to hunt by sighting and pursuing game.

The Saluki is still unsurpassed for his combination of Speed and endurance and is still used as food providers by Nomadic tribes from Morocco to Asia Minor

Name
The origin of the modern name Saluki is unclear, But one suggestion comes from an early Arabic poem "Kings from Saluki", once a town in Southern Arabia.


Standard
The Modern description was first registered by the Saluki or Gazelle Hound club in England in 1923> Although these words have now been expanded, the description is of the same ancient breed handed down by those most skilful of breeders, The Arabs - to whom the saluki was never a dog (Unclean) but a precious and noble gift bestowed by Allah.


Appearance

A Medium Sized Moderate dog, built for extreme speed and endurance. There are smooth-coated and feathered varieties, the latter with Silky feathers mainly on the ears and tail.
Colour may be any single colour or a combination of colours. Size varies considerable between 23 and 28 inches

Behaviour

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