Saluki Breed description: Character & Co

What are the typical character traits of the Saluki?

Before you bring a Saluki to your home, make sure that you can offer them species-appropriate keeping conditions. Short rounds around the block are by far not enough for this active breed. It is considered a long-distance runner among the dogs, one that used to accompany their owners on hour-long horse rides. It is best to ask in your home town where the nearest dog track is.

Here your darling can use up its energy. When you are out in the wild, however, it is better to keep them on a leash: they are constantly watching over their surroundings and will be over the hills as soon as they spot game. With a species-appropriate Saluki training you can control it to a large extent, but you can't put your hand in the fire for it in areas rich in game. If the Saluki is used to full capacity, it is a pleasant roommate at home, who likes to cuddle with its owner. It is reserved towards strangers, also noisy children are regarded with suspicion.

What are typical diseases of Salukis?

Before you take your Saluki to the racetrack or take them outdoors for other activities, you should not feed them for at least two hours. The breed tends to

• develop dangerous stomach-torsions, which are caused by great effort when the gastrointestinal tract is full.
• Sometimes digestive problems result from too much stress for the sensitive animal.
• Although the breed is generally considered to be healthy, isolated cases of epilepsy occur.
• Also sudden heart death has been observed.

What has to be considered in regards to Saluki breeding?

As there are only a few Saluki breeders in Europe, among them also in Austria, you might have to wait longer for a Saluki puppy to become available. If you should look around in neighbouring countries, don't be deceived by the entry "Saluki Munich", because this is a restaurant. It is also important to know that puppies of this breed are considerably more expensive than other dogs. If an older animal is also an option for you, save a Saluki in need. This way you save money and offer a four-legged friend from bad keeping a new home.