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- Weight: 29-66 pounds
- Demeanor: Sensitive and friendly, yet somewhat aloof, even towards his
family
- Color: black and tan, fawn, white, cream, gold and red, as well as
various combinations of these.
- Energy Level: Salukis are extremely active and need long walks everyday
- Life expectancy: about 10-12 years
- Grooming: They only need a brush out every week and combing, paying
attention to long haired areas.
- Origin: The Saluki was used to course gazelle. He has also been used to
hunt fox, jackal and hare. In the West, this breed is primarily a companion, pet and show
dog, although he has also been successful as a racing dog.
- Other Names: Gazelle Hound, Arabian Hound,
and Persian Greyhound
 Meet author Caroline Coile Ph.D. who says:
I have 13 dogs, all salukis and all house dogs. Sometimes I think they will drive
me insane, but I would also go insane without them. They include Best in Show and #1
ranked show and obedience dogs (well, I guess I did get some of them to mind me once in
awhile) as well as those who will never see a show ring or win anything except my heart.
They would be very upset if I didn't include their names here, so here goes: Hypatia,
Sissy, Dixie, Savannah, Wolfman, Stinky, Jeepers, Junior. Beanie, Kitty, Omen, Minka, and
Isis. My "kennel" name, Baha, is named after my very first saluki.
See her interview here on Pet Corner
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