#05 – Saluki
Classified by the AKC as a hound canine, the Saluki is one of the best examples of hunters that can track down and chase its prey at a long drawn-out hunting expedition. Not surprisingly, it has been a stalwart assistant of warrior kings in the classical period – from Egyptian pharaohs of 7,000 B.C. to Alexander the Great.
The Saluki is characterized by its slim body, long legs, and an angular snout sharply protruding between large droopy ears. One may think of it as the canine counterpart of a typical NBA superstar as far as physique is concerned.
In terms of temperament, the Saluki possesses a milder and dignified disposition. As a pet owner, you will seriously require high fences when owning this dog breed.
It makes excellent escape artists and it is agile enough to out-jump low-level obstacles. This dog also grows restless (if not destructive) without toys to mentally stimulate it.
- Estimated Price: from $2,500 to $5,000
- Average Lifespan: 10 to 17 years
- Average Weight: 40 to 65 lbs (male and female)
- Average Height: 23 to 28 inches (male) 21 to 23 inches (female)
- AKC Popularity Rank: 125th
