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Houndlarge🌍 Middle Eastcoursing and hunting hound
Saluki
Reserved, gentle, independent, fast
Popularity
641
Ancient desert sighthound; aloof but devoted, needs sprint space.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
smooth, soft silky coat with slight feathering
Colors
cream, fawn, grizzle, black and tan, various
Male height
23–28 in
Female height
21–26 in
Male weight
65–70 lb
Female weight
40–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
2
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
5
Barking
1
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
