SALUKI

History - The saluki was used to hunt gazelles in ancient Egypt over 5,000 years ago and may be the oldest breed known to humans.

Temperament - Salukis, superb sight hounds, are quiet, gentle dogs that exhibit a catlike aloofness. They are not demonstrative or playful, but if they are left alone for long periods without human companionship, they will become destructive.  Often reserved and timid with strangers, they are usually tolerant of gentle children over eight years old, but they should not be left unsupervised with younger children.  Their great speed and endurance can get them into trouble if allowed off their leash in unsecured areas, as they may not be able to resist chasing cats or other small animals.  They do get along with other dogs. Salukis do best in suburban or country settings.  City noise and activity may make these sensitive dogs nervous.

Upkeep - There are two varieties of salukis, one has slight feathering on the legs, back of the thights, and ears; the other has no feathering.  The coat on both is smooth, soft, and silky and comes in white, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle, tan, tricolor. They should be brushed once a week.  They require a lot of daily exercise or become destructive.  They should be kept on a leash when walking.

Size - height 21-28 inches, weight 40-60 pounds.

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WYSIWYG Hounds
  Sue Smith
  6927 Jurupa Road
  Riverside, California 92509
  (909) 685-6350
  e-mail: suesmith@pacbell.net

  Sprinagar Salukis Reg.
  Los Angeles, California
  (213) 225-8741

  Kyzyl Kum
  Brian & Wendy Duggan
  Turlock, California
  (209) 632-0701 or fax: (209) 632-0770
  e-mail: kyzylkum@jps.net

  Aarakis
  Mrs. Linda Scanlon
  7 Hilltop Drive
  Wilbraham, Massachusetts 01095-1742
  (413) 596-8572
  e-mail: aarakis@aol.com

  Rataki Salukis
  Lorraine W. Trenholm
  Box 241
  Dennis, Massachusetts 02638
  (508) 385-9936

  Sur-Ra
  Arlene Harris
  Rt 1, Box 59
  Wade, North Carolina 28395
  (910) 323-1367

  Starlite Kennels
  Tina J. Turley
  7138 Ridge Rd
  Butler Pennsylvania
  USA 16001
  e-mail: turleytj@nauticom.net

  Eclipse Salukis
  Charles & Elizabeth (Hoffman) Hook
  RR 2 - Box 709
  Liverpool, Pennsylvania
  USA 17045
  717-444-3540 or 717-444-2144
  e-mail: eclipse@tricountyi.net

  Kahtahdin
  Janis M. Copenhaver
  RD 3, Box 60A
  Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania 15851
  (814) 427-2802 or (814) 849-3038 days

  Elektra Gazelle Hounds
  South Carolina
  (803) 438-0787

  Hidasar Salukis
  Terri Fortner-Locke
  1006 Black Haw
  Houston, Texas 77079
  (281) 752-7433
  e-mail: saluki@swbell.net

  Bev Whiteman
  2704 Ave G
  Bay City, Texas 77414
  (409) 245-1867 or (409) 245-9963
  e-mail: pdmoe@sat.net

  CANADA

  Azad
  Janice Preiss
  Box 324
  Beeton, Ontario
  Canada L0G 1A0
  (905) 729-3198

  Ingrid Romanowski
  Salukis Firuza
  42 Burnet St
  Oakville, Ontario
  Canada L6K 1B7
  (905) 845-5672

  Lorrequer Salukis
  Lin Jenkins
  5315 Pearl Rd
  L'Orignal, Ontario
  Canada K0B 1K0
  (613) 678-5522

  Windstorm Reg'd
  Randy & Starr White
  60 Gill Cove
  Cambridge, Ontario
  Canada N3E 1A1
  (519) 658-6336

  Iroki
  Roberta Pattison
  Box 217
  Delisle, Saskatchewan
  Canada S0L 0P0
  (306) 493-8252
 

 AUSTRALIA

  Sahrarih
  Miss Dawn Corker
  Lot 24 Coventry Rd
  Kudla, South Australia
  Australia 5115
  tel: 08 8254 9443 fax: 08 8284 5005
  e-mail: rrsaluki@camtech.net.au

  Yasbiq
  Carolyn & Josie Potts
  RSD 4022
  Gawler River, South Australia
  Australia 5118
  Tel: -8-85243024 or fax: 61-8-83403479
  e-mail: yasbiq@Bigpond.com