Dog · FCI Group 10: Sighthounds

Saluki

Large, 25–40 kg Lifespan 12–14 years Heat-hardy
Saluki
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Friendly with kidsGood
Other petsGood
Approach to strangersReserved
Energy levelHigh
Food habit & dietLean high-protein diet, 2 meals a day. Naturally slim, so monitor body condition rather than the scale.
Suitable climate · UAE noteBred for desert heat and copes better than most breeds, but still needs shade, water and AC in July and August.
Heat tolerance 5/5
OriginMiddle East
Average lifespan12–14 years
Origin & historyOne of the oldest known breeds, kept by Bedouin to hunt gazelle and hare. Prized across the Gulf and still raced and shown in the UAE. Needs a securely fenced area to run.
Grooming & careLow: weekly brush with a rubber mitt.

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