Saluki Dog Breed

The Arabs consider the saluki dog breed a gift from Allah and a breed apart from all others. While regular dogs are held as impure creatures, the saluki is allowed in the home and tent and held in high consideration.

The genealogy of these hound dogs is learned by heart and passed on from generation to generation like that of Arab horses.

It’s a very ancient breed that after a thousands of years keeps hunting and gracing with its elegance our homes and sofas.

The saluki was bred to hunt independently and their beautiful fringed ears can turn quite deaf when it comes to obey an uninteresting command.

Every effort is compensated though when this hound dog is allowed to do what it was bred for, hunting.

The grace, strength and endurance of these hounds is legendary and to see one in action is amazing.

Click on the arrow of the video below to see two salukis playing freely.




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