Running Miles: Salukis are sprinters rather than long-distance runners, but they can run with you for two to three miles if they are healthy and fully grown.
Are Salukis good running dogs?
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.
How much exercise should a Saluki get?
Exercise requirements: Salukis need over 2 hours of exercise daily. Salukis do have a strong chase instinct, so be aware of this if they are around other pets at home and when out and about.
Do Salukis like to run?
Salukis love to run and need regular daily exercise. They must be kept on leash whenever they're not in a securely fenced area. They have a strong prey drive and will pursue anything furry and in motion, heedless of their owner's commands.
Is a Saluki faster than a Greyhound?
A feather-footed cousin of the Greyhound, the Saluki has been clocked at nearly 43 mph, a speed recorded in the 1996 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. It may be that over distances of more than half a mile, the Saluki is faster than the Greyhound.
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