Saluki

FCI 269 . Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds.

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The Saluki, commonly known as "Royal Dog of Egypt", It is perhaps the oldest known breed of domesticated dog and the oldest of the Sighthounds, It is believed descended from wolves in the wilderness of Ara. The Bedouins hold them in high esteem and use them for hunting gazelles and as pets..

As in the case of some other breeds in United States, including the Basenji and the Portuguese Podengo, the current Saluki population is descended from a small number of the first dogs to be introduced to the country since the 19th century.

But, the original dogs imported to the United States.UU. they came through the Middle East, a wide geographical area, unlike most other castes who come from very small areas, so the Saluki have the largest genetic base among thoroughbreds.

Recently, the AKC (American Kennel Club) It has allowed the third generation of the Saluki's COO (country of origin) to be placed after the inspections of judges, so the genetic code base of the breed continues to increase further as more dogs are imported.

The Saluki is graphically described in the Egyptian tombs of 2100 to. C. and it is estimated that his body was often mummified like the bodies of the Pharaohs. Many of the early stone inscriptions represent the House of the young King Tutankhamon with his pair of Saluki real. Les has also be linked with other Pharaohs as King Antef.

Numerous remains of specimens have been found in the ancient tombs of the upper Nile region. The Saluki It has historically served as collector, a quick dog. Saluki dogs slept with their owners in tents to protect themselves from the heat of the day and the cold at night and since the desert tribes were nomads, the habitat of Saluki spanned the entire region from the Caspian Sea to the Sahara.

Rates varied, course, something in this widely scattered area, especially in the size and the color of his cloak. The Saluki was first brought to England in 1840 and known as the Persian Greyhound. There was never a true interest in raising it, until that Florence Amherst imported the first Saluki Arab in 1895 from Prince Abdulla's kennels in Transjordan.

In Persian Gulf countries, the Saluki is known as Tazi (the Gallop).

It is a square with a thin head, the skull is wider than the snout, almond-shaped and dark eyes, hanging ears, the neck is long and without belfos.

The chest is moderately wide deep, the body is a square but it gives an appearance of elongated with oblique and muscular backs, tail of low inclusion with a curve at the tip.

The hair changes according to the variety, in the Saluki long hair is smooth, silky and Wicks on extremities. In the variety of short hair Saluki, lacks Wicks, is the only difference.

The average lifespan of a Saluki is of, approximately, 14 years.

The Saluki he is a reserved dog with strangers, but is neither nervous nor aggressive. Worthy, intelligent and independent.

It has a great capacity for learning, instinct for protection, Guard instinct, herding instinct, hunting instinct, certain level of aggressiveness, a tendency to bark, but it adapts very well to living with other dogs and living with children.

It is a dog that requires activity, need space to feel free and plenty of exercise (If possible, more than 2 hours a day).

In his land of origin a dog Saluki cannot be sold. May only be offered as a gift to a close friend or highly respected guest, as a sign of admiration.

In Europe it is used exclusively as a companion and exhibition dog.. Y, copies of this canine breed tend to be high-cost.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Saluki" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 269
• Group 10: Sighthounds
• Section 1: Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds. Without working trial. .

Federations:

• FCI – Group 10: Section 1: Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds ⓘ
• AKC (Hound) ⓘ
• ANKC Group 4 (Hounds) ⓘ
• CKC Group 2 – Hounds ⓘ
• ​KC ⓘ
• NZKC (Hounds) ⓘ
• UKC Sighthounds & Pariahs ⓘ

Egypt

25.10.2000

Use:

Hunting sighthound, race and hunt.

General appearance:

The general appearance of this breed should give the impression of grace and symmetry and of great speed and endurance., combined strength and activity.
Short Hair Variety: the points must be the same with the exception of the mantle, which has no fringes.

important proportions:
The length of the body (from the tip of the shoulder to the tip of the buttock) It is approximately equal to the height at the withers, despite the dog generally giving the impression of being longer than it actually is.

Reserved with strangers, but is neither nervous nor aggressive. Worthy, intelligent and independent.

Head:

Long and thin, as a whole showing nobility.

• Skull: Moderately wide between ears, You must not be depressed Center.
• Depression links (Stop): Not steep.

facial region:

• Truffle: black or brown (liver).
• Jaw/Teeth: Jaws and teeth are strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite.
• Eyes: Dark hazelnut and bright color, long and oval, but not prominent. The expression must be dignified and gracious, with a faithful and distant look.
• Ears: Long and covered with long, silky hair, set high, Mobile, hanging close to the skull.

Neck:

Long, curved and well muscled.

Body:

• Back: Moderately wide.
• Pork loin: Well muscled and slightly arched.
• Rump: The bones of the hip are well apart.
• Breast : Deep, long, moderately thin. It should not show any ribs or flat abarriladas.
• bottom line: Retracting well.

Tail:

Long, implementation low and cover naturally on a curve, with good pen on the ventral side with long, silky hair, It should not be matoso. In adults it should not be carried over the line of the back except when playing. The tip must reach at least the tip of the Hock.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS

• Shoulder: With good inclination, good muscular without being heavy in appearance.
• Arm: Approximately of the same length as the scapula and a good angle with the.
• Forearm: Long and straight from the elbow to the Carpus.
• Metacarpus: Strong and flexible, slightly angled.
• Previous feet: Feet of moderate length, long, well arched toes, they should not be opened, but at the same time they cannot be cat feet; together they must be strong and flexible, pen between the fingers.

LATER MEMBERS: Strong, showing power to gallop and jump.

• Leg: Well developed.
• Knee: Moderately marked.
• Hocks: close to the ground.
• Hind Feet: Similar to the previous.

Movement:

Soft, fluid and effortless trot. Light and off showing scope and propulsion, without lifting your hands (Hackney action) and without heavily walk (pounding).

Mantle

HAIR: Soft with a silky, soft texture, fringes on legs and back of thighs, adults may also present fringes in the throat, Puppies can have woolly hair on the thighs and shoulders. The variety of short hair is not uneven.

COLOR: Any color or combination of colors is permitted. The tabby color is undesirable.

Size and weight:

• Height to the cross: Average between 58 – 71 cm.. (23 – 28 inches), females are proportionately smaller.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.

• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles., fully descended into the scrotum.

TRADUCCIà“N: Federation Canófila Mexicana, A.C. (MVZ. Mauricio Martinez) and updated by Jorge Nallem.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Gazelle hound, Arabian hound, Persian greyhound, Royal Dog of Egypt, Tazi (English).
2. Lévrier persan (French).
3. Persischer Windhund (German).
4. (em árabe: سلوقي) (Portuguese).
5. Galgo Persa, Perro real de Egipto, Tazi (español).