Saluki is not a dog name, but the name of a race that comes from Africa. In our country this breed is not very well known, but in its place of origin this dog is highly appreciated, especially because it is an ancient breed, one of the oldest known that has been domesticated, and the oldest of the sighthounds.
These dogs have been bred in the Fertile Crescent, the place where agriculture originated. It is the Bedouins who most esteem this breed, and they have them as companion dogs and for hunting, given their speed and agility. They are dogs that are also independent, so they will require a dose of patience when training them.
The Saluki is also known as the royal dog of egypt, since there are still inscriptions in Egyptian tombs that show these dogs. It is believed that the dogs were also mummified together with their owner to accompany him in eternal life, hence the name. In fact he is related to King Tutankhamun, of whom there are inscriptions with his two Salukis.
This breed has a slim appearance, like all the dogs of the sighthound family, and are used to hunt chasing their prey on flat and wide terrain. In addition, these Saluki have two types of coat, one smooth and short, and the other with slightly longer hair on the legs and on the curved tail typical of the breed.
These dogs are nice dogs and they serve as companion dogs, however some character traits must be taken into account. They are independent and we will have to do our part to make them obedient dogs. In addition, they have large doses of energy that must be channeled so that they do not become aggressive behaviors, so the dog must do a lot of sports every day. It is not a dog that we can keep locked up at home.