The origins of the name of the breed is not clear. The Saluki has also been called the gazelle hound, Arabian hound, and the Persian greyhound. One suggested .
Where does the surname originate from?
Surnames may derive from an occupation, a place, a nickname or a relationship with a father (such as Johnson, meaning 'son of John'). Investigating the origins of one's own surname is often a natural diversion for family historians. For a one-name study, however, the surname takes over.
Is the Saluki 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).
Where does a Saluki come from?
Плодородный полумесяцСалюки / Происхождение
