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All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Saluki

They are 58–71 centimetres (23–28 in) and 13–30 kilograms (29–66 lb) in weight. The overall appearance of the Saluki is one of grace and symmetry. Salukis are "sight" hounds which means they sight the quarry, run it down, catch and retrieve/dispatch it. There are two coat types evident in the Saluki gene pool: smooth and feathered. In both varieties males may range from 23 to 28 inches at the top of the shoulder with females measuring somewhat smaller.

Saluki Training

The Saluki is moderately easy to train. He learns new commands at the average rate. He is neither difficult nor easy to train.

Saluki Shedding

The Saluki sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.

Saluki Grooming

The medium-length coat of the Saluki only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds you may find yourself brushing him once or twice a week to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)