The Saluki is a member of the Hound Group and is known as a sighthound. Sighthounds rely on their eyesight, rather than their noses, to find prey and then use their tremendous speed for the chase and capture. 9 апр. 2019 г.
Is Saluki a good family dog?
The saluki is decidedly a one-family dog, tending to be aloof, or even shy, with strangers. This is a devoted, but not particularly demonstrative, breed that will relish sitting by your side, not on your lap. Salukis are quiet at home, extremely gentle with children, and good with other dogs.
What is the difference between a Greyhound and a Saluki?
While the Saluki will not usually do well in an apartment, the Greyhound can adapt to life in a small space. This is because, while he is an incredibly fast animal, he spends the vast majority of his time laying on the sofa and it doesn't matter what size room that sofa is in. He is also known for being a silent dog.
Can Salukis be aggressive?
Generally quiet but alert, he's a good watchdog, but not a guard dog. Salukis are fearless in the hunt but otherwise unaggressive.
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.
