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# The Saluki: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Ancient, elegant and enduring sighthound, the Saluki combines reserve, speed and finesse.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €900 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 17](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=saluki)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Limited
Strengths and weaknesses
- Speed and endurance: The Saluki excels in running and chasing activities thanks to its sighthound physique.
- Calm at home: When it has had enough exercise, it knows how to be calm and discreet on a daily basis.
- Moderate grooming: Its coat requires few constraints apart from regular brushing and attention to the feathering.
- High exercise needs: Simple short walks are not enough to balance this dog designed to run.
- Delicate recall: Its chasing instinct and speed require real training work from the youngest age.
- Reserved with strangers: Its dignified, not very demonstrative temperament can make it seem distant in certain situations.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: The Saluki is well suited to people who can provide long outings and real physical exercise.
- Sighthound enthusiasts: Its independence, refinement and sensitivity appeal to households that already know the temperament of racing dogs.
- Calm environment: It appreciates calm households where it can recover peacefully between its periods of activity.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: Without sufficient activity, the Saluki risks boredom and behavioral imbalances.
- Households looking for a guard dog: The breed does not have strong natural predispositions for defense or deterrence.
- Unavailable owners: This dog needs time, training, and a consistent framework to live well on a daily basis.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
63 cmSaluki
- Height at the withers
- 54–71 cm
- Weight
- 13–25 kg
- Coat
- Short, smooth and silky
- FCI group
- 10
- Origin
- Middle East
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Saluki in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Bred for several thousand years by the Arab tribes of the Middle East, the Saluki was used for hunting over vast territories and for the pursuit of game by sight. Individuals were then introduced into Europe, where a first official standard in the English language was established in 1923. The FCI definitively recognized the breed in 1966. Today, the Saluki remains appreciated for its nobility, its speed and its sporting abilities, notably in lure coursing.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Saluki is a harmonious, slender and distinguished dog, built for speed and endurance. Its head is long and narrow, its neck supple and muscular, its chest high and deep, and its underline clearly tucked up. Its coat is smooth, soft and silky, often with long feathering on the back of the limbs, the tail and sometimes the throat, although there is also a smooth-coated variety without feathering. All colors are accepted except brindle.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Saluki is a dignified, calm and intelligent dog, very attached to its home without being exuberant. It often appears reserved with strangers and has no marked natural aptitudes for guarding. Originally a hunting and racing dog, it retains a true independence of mind and a well-present chasing instinct.
Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, the Saluki is rather calm at home if its needs are met, but it needs long outings and real opportunities to run to stay balanced. Brief walks are not enough for it. Without suitable physical exercise, it can get bored and develop undesirable behaviors. It appreciates calm environments and owners able to channel its energy regularly.
Training
## Training and socialization
Training the Saluki requires gentleness, consistency and patience. Recall must be worked on very early, because its speed and chasing instinct can lead it to move away quickly. It responds better to a respectful approach, positive reinforcement and short but regular sessions than to any form of coercion.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Saluki
The Saluki remains a relatively niche breed, which can influence its price depending on the availability of litters, the quality of the bloodlines and the seriousness of the breeding. The acquisition budget must always be put into perspective with maintenance and health expenses over the long term.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/saluki/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Saluki is generally robust and has overall solid health. The breed is not among those most burdened with hereditary predispositions, but some individuals may develop cardiac conditions, endocrine disorders or certain cancers. Its particular sensitivity to anesthesia and to certain medications deserves specific vigilance.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/saluki/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Saluki needs a balanced, digestible diet adapted to its age, its size and above all to its level of exercise. Like many sighthounds, it benefits from a good-quality ration capable of supporting its muscle mass without promoting unnecessary excesses.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/saluki/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Saluki is often considered one of the oldest breeds of domestic dogs. Also called the Persian Greyhound, it long accompanied the peoples of the Middle East for hunting in open terrain. Its refined silhouette and its performance in running still make it today a very appreciated dog in the disciplines of lure coursing.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Saluki
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Saluki live in an apartment?
Yes, but only if its needs for running and long outings are truly met every day. Without sufficient exercise, apartment living quickly becomes unsuitable for it.
### Is the Saluki easy to train?
Its training is not the most difficult, but it requires finesse, consistency, and very good recall work. The Saluki does not tolerate harshness well and responds better to a positive method.
### Does the Saluki shed a lot?
Its shedding generally remains moderate. Brushing once or twice a week is often enough, with more attention on the feathering during shedding periods.
## Find a Saluki breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Saluki breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Saluki breeders in Brittany5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/brittany) [Saluki breeders in Normandy3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/normandy) [Saluki breeders in Grand Est3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/grand-est)
### Saluki breeders by country
[30 breeders of Saluki in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/germany) [17 breeders of Saluki in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki) [13 breeders of Saluki in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/italy) [3 breeders of Saluki in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/austria) [1 breeder of Saluki in Czechia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/czechia) [1 breeder of Saluki in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/denmark) [1 breeder of Saluki in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/spain) [1 breeder of Saluki in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki/switzerland)
[All breeders of Saluki in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki)
## Ready to welcome a Saluki?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-saluki)
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