Плодоро́дный полуме́сяц — условное название региона на Ближнем Востоке, в котором в зимние месяцы наблюдается повышенное количество осадков. Название является переводом английского термина «Fertile Crescent», введённого в научный оборот. 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.
What is a Saluki mixed with?
The Saluki Greyhound is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Greyhound and the Saluki. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed.
When was the Saluki first bred?
The Saluki was first introduced into Britain in the late nineteenth century, usually by Arabists, diplomats or high-ranking army officers, who had received them as gifts from sheikhs. Interest in the breed was also stimulated after World War One when servicemen brought back specimens from the Middle East.
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