Saluki Dog
INTRODUCTION
Saluki Dogs are Gentle, Dignified, and Independent-Minded dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 124. This is the oldest domesticated dog breed. These dogs were used by the Arabs to hunt gazelles also the coat comes in 2 different types feathered and smooth. This dog is built like an athlete and love’s a good chase and is highly affectionate towards its owner also loves to be the center of attention in its human family. Saluki Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 43).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Aloof, Quiet, Intelligent, Reserved
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Fertile Crescent
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Saluki is one of the oldest known breeds of dog
2- The Saluki is sometimes referred to as the royal dog of Egypt
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Saluki Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
white, cream, fawn, red, grizzle/tan, black/tan, and tri-color (white, black and tan)
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 66 - 97cm (26 - 38in)
Height: 61 - 89cm (24 - 35in) -
TAIL
The long tail is set on low and is carried naturally in a curve. It reaches at least to the hock. It is well feathered with long, silky hair on the underside; not bushy. In adults, the tail is not carried above the line of the back, except in play
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WEIGHT
18 - 27 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 4 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Greyhound dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1927
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ORIGIN
Fertile Crescent
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Don't like humans and tending to be aloof, or even shy, with strangers
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
