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Saluki
IntermediateOne of the oldest dog breeds, an elegant sighthound. Noble appearance with deep affection for their owner.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜26℃
Lifespan
10-17 years
Size
18-30kg
Diet
Dry food, quality protein sources
About
The Saluki or Arabian hound or Persian hound is a standardised breed developed from sighthounds – dogs that hunt primarily by sight rather than strong scent – that was once used by nomadic tribes to run down game animals. The dog was originally bred in the Fertile Crescent. The modern breed is typically deep-chested and long-legged, and similar dogs appear in medieval and ancient art. The breed is most closely related to the Afghan hound, a basal breed that predates the emergence of modern breeds in the 19th century, and the Saluki has been purebred both in the Middle East, including by royalty, since at least that era, and in the West since the 1840s, though as a free-breeding landrace, similar dogs are common as feral animals in the Middle East. A related standardised breed is the north African Sloughi. The saluki is one possible explanation for the mythical Set animal.
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Basic Info
Lifespan
10-17 years
Size
18-30kg
Temperature
15〜26℃
Diet
Dry food, quality protein sources
Care Guide
Temperament
Noble, calm, loyal to owner
Exercise
60+ minutes daily, needs sprinting opportunities
References & Sources
Taxonomy & Authority
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