Saluki info wanted

Ack · 08-31-2005, 09:09 AM

Does anybody here have one?

GreenleafGreyhound · 08-31-2005, 10:05 PM

No, but I can attempt to answer your questions. Do you have any specific questions in mind? If so, post away.

willowmum · 09-01-2005, 02:33 AM

Currently got the most gorgeous young saluki as a foster! What can we help you with?

Ack · 09-01-2005, 11:03 AM

I know each dog is different, but in general, How is their temperament? Do they get along with other dogs? Kids? How active are they? DO they have any special quirks we should look out for?

jcsperson · 09-01-2005, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ack

I know each dog is different, but in general, How is their temperament? Do they get along with other dogs? Kids? How active are they? DO they have any special quirks we should look out for?

I'm a greyhound person as well---my Saluki experience is limited to seeing them at shows and lure coursing. I love the look of the breed. I like my greyhounds long-backed and refined like Salukis.

I find them a little distant with strangers, but tolerant of activity around them. Unlike my curious Greyhounds, however, tolerance doesn't always equate to interest. Personally, I'm put off by the fact that the breed seems uninterested in strangers, unlike my almost Lab-like (by comparison) Greys. Though I understand that their personalities with their owners is much different than with strangers, I can't say I really admire the breed all that much. Among the sighthounds, I rate them behind the Greyhound, Whippet, Deerhound and Wolfhound in desirability as a pet based on temperament.

GreenleafGreyhound · 09-01-2005, 07:58 PM

I agree with Jcsperson. Salukis are still quite "primitive" in terms of temperament. They aren't necessarily lovey-dovey, but they hold deep respect for their owner and caretaker. They're quite aloof with strangers, but generally are not watch dog material, although, like you mentioned, it does vary from dog to dog. Think of Salukis like you would of a cat. It takes firm, gentle loving to earn their respect, but once you have it, their love for you runs true and deep. I'm not sure how they tolerate other dogs, so I can't help you there. With kids, I always say, If the child are respectful of the dog, the dog is respectful of the child. Salukis are not like Labs or Goldens where they show their affection towards children by licking and clambering over them for a scratch on the head. Instead, Salukis enjoy calm, respectful older children. They enjoy being petted, but they don't wish to be hovered over. In terms of activeness, I've always been told that Salukis are more active than Greyhounds. I've been told their energy level is similar to that of a Pharoah, which, by the way, is quite high. They need a nice, fenced area to romp in and daily jogs/walks. As for special quirks, I don't share my home with one, so I'll let Willowmum answer that one.

willowmum · 09-02-2005, 03:48 AM

Generally Ive found salukis more outgoing and friendly than greyhounds but each dog should be taken on its own merits. Agree with greenleaf in most of what she says. Their recall is not always the best as with most sighthounds and they do have more energy than greys. From what Ive observed most saluki get on fine with other dogs and kids, however they can be rather bouncy and mouthy when young but then that can be said about most dogs.

A really good website where there's lots of saluki owners is

http://s3.invisionfree.com/Salukis_and_Co

get on there and you'll get all the answers you want.

I maybe a fool according to some but these people really know thier saluki's.

absalukis · 09-21-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ack

Does anybody here have one?

have had salukis for many years..good info on stola.org the saluki rescue group.

08-31-2005, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ack Saint Lover Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Charlotte , NC Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Saluki info wanted Does anybody here have one?

08-31-2005, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
GreenleafGreyhound Good Dog - Greyt Peke Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 736 Rep Power: 104	No, but I can attempt to answer your questions. Do you have any specific questions in mind? If so, post away.
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09-01-2005, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
GreenleafGreyhound Good Dog - Greyt Peke Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 736 Rep Power: 104	I agree with Jcsperson. Salukis are still quite "primitive" in terms of temperament. They aren't necessarily lovey-dovey, but they hold deep respect for their owner and caretaker. They're quite aloof with strangers, but generally are not watch dog material, although, like you mentioned, it does vary from dog to dog. Think of Salukis like you would of a cat. It takes firm, gentle loving to earn their respect, but once you have it, their love for you runs true and deep. I'm not sure how they tolerate other dogs, so I can't help you there. With kids, I always say, If the child are respectful of the dog, the dog is respectful of the child. Salukis are not like Labs or Goldens where they show their affection towards children by licking and clambering over them for a scratch on the head. Instead, Salukis enjoy calm, respectful older children. They enjoy being petted, but they don't wish to be hovered over. In terms of activeness, I've always been told that Salukis are more active than Greyhounds. I've been told their energy level is similar to that of a Pharoah, which, by the way, is quite high. They need a nice, fenced area to romp in and daily jogs/walks. As for special quirks, I don't share my home with one, so I'll let Willowmum answer that one.
	__________________ ~~Amazing Greys Retired Racers~~ [size=3][color=#0F2085] size]

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09-01-2005, 02:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
willowmum loopy lurchers Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: uk Posts: 54 Rep Power: 76	Currently got the most gorgeous young saluki as a foster! What can we help you with?

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Ack Saint Lover Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Charlotte , NC Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	I know each dog is different, but in general, How is their temperament? Do they get along with other dogs? Kids? How active are they? DO they have any special quirks we should look out for?

09-02-2005, 03:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
willowmum loopy lurchers Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: uk Posts: 54 Rep Power: 76	Generally Ive found salukis more outgoing and friendly than greyhounds but each dog should be taken on its own merits. Agree with greenleaf in most of what she says. Their recall is not always the best as with most sighthounds and they do have more energy than greys. From what Ive observed most saluki get on fine with other dogs and kids, however they can be rather bouncy and mouthy when young but then that can be said about most dogs. A really good website where there's lots of saluki owners is http://s3.invisionfree.com/Salukis_and_Co get on there and you'll get all the answers you want. I maybe a fool according to some but these people really know thier saluki's.

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