Saluki
Saluki
- Sizelarge
- Weight15.9–29.5 kg
- Lives12–14 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★
Character
Saluki temperament
A large dog from the hound group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energymarathoner
- Affection with familyglued to you
- With kidsmiddle of the road
- With other dogsmiddle of the road
- With strangersmiddle of the road
- Playfulnessmiddle of the road
- Guarding instinctnot a guardian
- Adaptabilitymiddle of the road
- Trainabilitymiddle of the road
- Barkingmiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
- Prey driveno data yet
Distinguishing features
Saluki characteristics
- Ears
- largas
- Height
- 58–71 cm
- Weight
- 15.9–29.5 kg
- Muzzle
- long
- Coat
- silky, smooth
- Coat length
- short
- Colors
- white, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle and tan, tricolor, black and tan
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Sheddingbarely sheds
- Coat carea brush a month
Life expectancy
How long does a Saluki live?
12–14 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a Saluki
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
Affiliate links: it costs you the same. How they work (in Spanish)
AI image: the real product may vary KONG Classic
The classic that survives teenage-Labrador jaws. Stuff it with frozen treats and you just bought an hour of peace.
AI image: the real product may vary Chuckit! Ultra Ball
A ball that bounces evenly, floats and doesn't fall apart on day three. If your dog lives for the ball, this is THE ball.
AI image: the real product may vary Level-2 treat-dispensing puzzle
For the dog that's bored of everything: let it earn the kibble by thinking. Start at level 2; level 1 they solve in their sleep.
AI image: the real product may vary Front-clip (no-pull) harness
If the walk looks like water skiing, the chest clip redirects without hurting. It doesn't replace training, but it gives you control while training arrives.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the Saluki
How big does a Saluki get?
An adult Saluki stands 58–71 cm at the withers and weighs 15.9–29.5 kg.
Does the Saluki need a lot of exercise?
The Saluki scores 4 out of 5 on “Energy”: marathoner. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the Saluki good with kids?
The Saluki scores 3 out of 5 on “With kids”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the Saluki get along with other dogs?
The Saluki scores 3 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the Saluki easy to train?
The Saluki scores 3 out of 5 on “Trainability”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the Saluki bark a lot?
The Saluki scores 3 out of 5 on “Barking”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the Saluki a good guard dog?
The Saluki scores 1 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: not a guardian. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the Saluki shed a lot?
The Saluki scores 2 out of 5 on “Shedding”: barely sheds. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Can a Saluki live in an apartment?
The Saluki scores 3 out of 5 on “Adaptability”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “needs its space and routine” and 5 is “settles anywhere”. An apartment is fine, being shut in is not: every dog needs to get out every day.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.
Data on this page: 3 reference sources, including the AKC. See sources (in Spanish)