Плодоро́дный полуме́сяц — условное название региона на Ближнем Востоке. Название является переводом английского термина «Fertile Crescent», введённого в научный оборот американским археологом Дж. Г. Брэстедом в его книге «Древние тексты Египта» в. Википедия
When did the Saluki originate?
The Saluki's ancestors were historically bred in the Fertile Crescent, where agriculture originated. Images of running dogs with long, narrow bodies adorn pottery found in Susa, southwest Iran that dates back to 6,000 years ago, despite the depictions bearing erect, pointed ears.
Are Salukis Egyptian?
The Saluki is sometimes referred to as the royal dog of Egypt. Egyptian nobility considered the breed to be a valuable and honored companion, and they were known to mummify the dogs in the fashion of the Egyptian Pharaohs. The remains of dogs have been found in the tombs of the upper Nile.
Where does the name Saluki come from?
Salukis were the only dogs permitted to sleep inside the tents. The breed may take its name from the ancient city of Saluk, in Yemen, or perhaps from the city of Seleukia in Syria. Another theory suggests that the name is a transliteration of the Arabic word for hound.
Are Salukis related to wolves?
Salukis originally are a Middle Eastern dog and are one of the oldest dog breeds out there, going back to 10,000 BC. The breed is genetically very close to wolves.
