Are Salukis easy to train?

Salukis have very low trainability. They are known for being gentle, dignified, independent. They require an experienced handler who understands independent breeds.

Are Salukis good with children?

Salukis have moderate compatibility with children. As with any breed, supervision and proper introductions are recommended.

How much exercise does a Saluki need?

Salukis have high energy levels. 1-2 hours daily. Needs opportunities for full-speed running in secure areas. Coursing (chasing a fake rabbit round a field) is ideal.

How long do Salukis live?

The average lifespan of a Saluki is 10-17 years with proper care, nutrition, and regular veterinary check-ups.

Hound group · Middle East

Saluki

Also called Persian Greyhound, Gazelle Hound, Royal Dog of Egypt.

What makes them remarkable

Bedouin hunters prized this desert sighthound for pursuing fast-moving gazelles.

Gentle
Dignified
Independent
Reserved
Devoted

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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
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Possibly the most independent dog breed. They were bred to hunt alone and make their own decisions.
Gentle and Dignified
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, one step at a time.

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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. Coursing (chasing a fake rabbit round a field) 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.