All About The Saluki Dog Breed
In this article you will learn about the Saluki dog breed. You will learn their description, care, temperament, and training needs. You will also find information regarding grooming and their origins.
The Saluki dog breed is one of the oldest hound dogs to exist. This dog breed originated in the Middle East. They were honoured by the Egyptian Nobility and valuable companions. The Saluki is a very tall, but thin dog. They usually weight about 35 to 65 pounds. The Saluki height is usually 17 to 23 inches. Typically the Saluki is going to be white, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle, black and tan, or tri coloured. You will find the Saluki has a very short coat that allows for minimal shedding. The ears are usually floppy. Typically the Saluki has a thin, but long muzzle. You will also find they have a relatively long tail that is feathered with their fur and about the longest fur they have on their bodies.
The Saluki is a member of the hound group meaning they have been used for hunting and sighting. They were not used for scenting though as their noses are not as good as other dog breeds. These dogs offer an intelligence and inventiveness that other dogs usually don’t. They are going to be quiet, and happy pets. You will also find they are very agile. Despite the hunting instincts they have, the Saluki is full of happiness, curiosity, and loyalty. You will find the Saluki offers a great deal in the way of a companion. They tend to attach themselves to one person in a family over others, but they still enjoy the attention of the entire family. You will find that they need respect so they deal better with older more respectful children. They are going to be very protective of any children. You will also find that strangers can be an issue. They tend to be aloof and most often don’t get along with other pets. Typical behaviour will have them depressed and deeply hurt if they have been left alone for too long. They need to have a family that can be available most of the day. They also don’t like being outside, but inside with the activity.
Training is very important at an early age. They need to have obedience and socialization training. The socialization training can help them react better to strangers. You will find that during training you can find some issues. They have deep instincts regarding hunting and will tend to follow these. You are best to try consistent, firm, and gentle training. They need love over harshness. Training should also be kept short and varied to keep their interest up.
The Saluki does really well in a small home or apartment because they prefer to be inside with the family. They do need to have plenty of exercise though. You should make sure that you offer plenty of room to run, and get that exercise if you do live in an apartment. While they do really well they still need to have lots of land to play on. So it could be the best to have a rural home or something near the woods. They definitely like the hunt. You will also find that when the Saluki is up to full speed at 50 mph they will not respond to their master.
For the care of these dogs you will find that their coat is very easy to care for. They tend to need a brushing and combing about once a week to remove any dead or loose hair. You will also find that they can be a little particular in what they eat. If they don’t like it they won’t eat it. It is best to offer small portions throughout the day rather than a bowl. This way you can monitor their eating habits more closely. The Saluki does have a few ailments they are more prone to such as an allergy to anesthetic, bloating, hip dysplasia, skin problems, and cataracts.
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Gerry Ronson is an author on dog content for a website selling dog collars, he has been working with animals for around twenty years and now offers a range of products for training, caring for and playing with dogs. Gerry also has regular appearences on television in the United Kingdom, where he is highly regarded as a foremost expert on dogs.
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