The first desert Salukis in Finland were imported from Israel in February 2000.After that, more have been imported from countries such as Syria, Oman, Qatar, Turkey. In addition to their countries of birth, they have for example Iranian, Moroccan, Bahraini, and Saudi Arabian "Bedouin Saluki" dogs in their background.
Where did Salukis come from?
Плодородный полумесяцСалюки / Происхождение
When did Salukis originate?
Research has shown that the saluki probably emerged as breed in ancient Mesopotamia, now modern Iraq, in the fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Artworks showing dogs that closely resemble the modern breed have been discovered going back at least 6,000 years.
Is Saluki a desert dog?
Bedouin's Best Friend. Ever since its domestication more than 5,000 years ago, the Saluki dog has been a companion to desert people in the Arabian Peninsula.
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.
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