Country of Origin: Middle East
Date of Origin: Antiquity
First use: Gazelle hunting
Use today: Companion, hare coursing
Life span: 12 years
Other names: Arabian Hound, Gazelle Hound, Persian Greyhound
Weight range: 31-55 lbs (14-25 kg)
Height range: 22-28 in (58-71 cm)
Appearance: Ears have very long hair, deep chest built for stamina, leg muscles less developed than a Greyhound's, hazel or brown eyes are deep-set and small, straight bones covered by thin skin, comes in a variety of colors.
Good with children, good for urban living, thrives in warm weather, exercise is needed.
History: The Saluki, which closely resembles dogs depicted on the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, was the hunting companion of nomadic Bedouin tribesmen. It is possible that the Saluki has been selectively bred for longer than any other breed of dog.
