Hunting and Racing The speed and stamina of Saluki dogs makes them excellent hunting dogs and exciting animals for racing. Hunting dogs are often used as part of falconry hunting.
Are Salukis racing dogs?
Saluki Racing at the Falconry Festival Traditionally, they were used for hunting gazelles, hares, foxes and jackals, and today that tradition is mimicked in dog racing. They have been recorded to run as fast as 68 km/h, making them one of the world's fastest dogs on longer distances.
Are Salukis good for running?
As the second fastest dog in the world, the Saluki is the kind of running partner with a need for speed. They can move up to 42 miles per hour, which leaves even the fastest Olympic sprinters in the dust. They're considered medium-sized dogs best know for the graceful way they move and their skill as a sighthound.
What are Salukis used for?
These dogs were bred to chase prey over long and difficult ground, so they are not as fragile as they look. Salukis can run 30-35 miles per hour, and some breeders say Salukis can run almost 50 miles per hour, which explains why Arab tribesmen used them for hunting gazelle.
Are Salukis the fastest dog?
While the Greyhound is credited as being the fastest dog breed up to distances of around 800 metres (2,600 ft), the Saluki is thought to be faster over longer distances. In 1996, The Guinness Book of Records listed a Saluki as being the fastest dog, capable of reaching a speed of 68.8 km/h (42.8 mph).
