Origin and use: From the Islamic sheiks of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia Minor comes the “noble one”. Used with falcons to hunt gazelle, fox and hare in the desert.
Height: dog 58 to 71 cm, bitch at least 56 cm
Weight: 14 to 25 kg
Temperament: dignified, intelligent, gentle, trustworthy with children, good watch-dog.
Useful information: Accustomed to the heat and open spaces of the desert the Saluki nevertheless adjusts well to life as a house-dog but it must have the opportunity to run freely. The feathering on the ears, tail, legs and thighs is untangled with a fine-tooth comb, a soft brush is needed for the rest of the body.

Breed clubs:
Rainbow Saluki Club of Gauteng. PO Box 6487, Birchleigh, 1621
Secretary Tel. 011 782 7993 a/h

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Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.