Answer: No! The Saluki is not considered to be a hypoallergenic breed, although these pooches only shed in a limited manner and that too on an occasional basis as well. They may not be hypoallergenic, but still, this is a good breed for those people who don’t want to deal with a lot of dog hair in their homes.
Answer: Generally, the Saluki is believed to be a good breed for the kids. These canines have a calm and gentle personality and they mostly remain fairly cordial with children of all ages. But these dogs aren’t very playful in nature, hence if someone is looking to raise a canine that can also act as a playmate for their child, then Saluki is probably not the right breed for them.
Answer: Properly trained and well-socialized Saluki are known to get along just fine with other canines. These pooches don’t face a lot of problems while they are mixing with other dogs. They remain gentle and kind to other canines and thus are considered to be a fine option for those people who want to raise two canines in their homes at the same time.
Answer: Some Salukis do have the habit of chasing down smaller household pets such as cats, hence it is very important to properly train these canines and introduce them to a lot of different animals at a young age so that they become more sociable in nature when they grow up. Without proper guidance, Salukis can be fairly aggressive towards other smaller animals like cats.
Answer: No! Salukis are not known for their guarding capabilities. These canines don’t have the required amount of aggression and protective instincts that are necessary to be a decent guard dog.
Answer: Yes! Salukis are pretty decent apartment dogs. These canines mostly remain very relaxed, inactive and calm inside their homes and they are known to adjust to the apartment lifestyle fairly quickly.
Answer: The Salukis are minimal shedders. They only shed their fur on very rare occasions and whenever they do shed their hair, it is in an extremely limited manner.
Answer: No! A Saluki is not a very good option for a novice or first-time owner. This canine requires the guidance of an experienced and skilled owner so as to become more sociable and open in nature. Also, training a Saluki is not a very easy task for a new or first-time owner as it requires a lot of patience and tolerance that mostly an experienced canine owner possesses. Hence, this breed is not highly recommended to first-time owners.
Answer: No! The Saluki is a very calm and composed breed that doesn’t like to vocalize all that much. These pooches are known to very rarely bark, mostly when they want their owner’s attention, but apart from this, they don’t use their voice a lot.
Answer: A Saluki has a fair amount of exercising and work needs which are important for them to remain fit, healthy and contented. These pooches should be taken to long walking or running sessions in a properly fenced area so that they can freely move and enjoy themselves. Some form of exercise and movement can also be given to them during the training sessions. Just remember, these canines don’t do that well if they are not getting the required amount of exercise on a regular basis and they can easily become very restless and bored because of it.
Answer: Leaving a Saluki alone for a few hours is fine as these dogs do enjoy some alone time. But if you are thinking about leaving this pooch all alone in the house for extended periods of time on a regular basis, then this is not the right breed for you. These canines will become highly sad, frustrated and bored if left all alone for a long time and this can lead to the development of various bad habits in these canines like incessant barking, furniture chewing et cetera. Hence, it is highly recommended not to leave these pooches alone in the house for long periods of time on a regular basis.
Answer: Salukis are a bit independent and stubborn in nature and training them can be a little difficult for most people out there. But if an experienced owner is involved in the process who knows to properly handle and train a canine that can very easily get distracted and is a bit self-assured in nature, then the training process can go a lot smoother and nicer. Saluki owners should always remain extremely patient with their dogs while training them as their training process can easily take a lot of time to complete.
Answer: Salukis have minimal grooming requirements. The long-coated Salukis should be brushed twice every week so as to avoid any tangling or matting issues. The smooth-coated ones, on the other hand, are only needed to be brushed just once every week. Salukis bathing needs are very low as well and occasional baths (once a month) are more than enough for them to remain neat and clean. Their nails should be trimmed on a regular basis as overly long nails can cause a lot of pain to them especially while running. And finally, their teeth should also be brushed regularly so as to maintain proper dental hygiene.
Answer: Salukis have a very good tolerance to heat and high temperatures. They can comfortably thrive in fairly hot and summery areas and they don’t require the protection of their owners like some other breeds do.
Answer: Saluki has a subpar tolerance to cold. This pooch is not made for highly chilly and low-temperature regions and thus it is not a very good breed for those people who want to raise a canine in a cold and snowy area.
Answer: Yes! Salukis are immensely intelligent canines that have great thinking and learning skills. These dogs’ decision-making and problem-solving abilities are also quite decent.
Answer: Salukis are known to remain highly reserved and quiet around strangers. These pooches are not very expressive in nature and they like to remain very calm and unanimated whenever they are around someone new. And because of this, many people believe that Salukis are highly aloof and stand-offish in nature.
Answer: No! Salukis are not known to drool a lot. They only drool after eating or drinking something, but apart from this, these pooches don’t slobber at all.
Answer: It mostly depends on person to person; some people consider this breed fairly priced while others think they are highly expensive. Their maintenance needs are quite moderate as well. While they do need a lot of exercise and training to remain fit and to become more sociable in nature, respectively, their grooming needs are not that high and neither are their feeding needs. Hence, the answer to the question, whether Saluki is a high-maintenance breed or not also varies from one individual to another. Some find these canines quite manageable while others believe they are exceptionally high-maintenance.
Answer: Salukis have a subpar availability in India. They are available in some of the bigger cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi et cetera, but when it comes to the several lesser-known regions of India, their availability is still pretty low.
Answer: The average price of a Saluki puppy in India is around ₹30,000 to ₹40,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Saluki puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Salukis are not natural swimmers, but they can be taught to swim in shallow waters if they seem comfortable and happy around water. But if they are hesitant to go in a pool or they are not enjoying themselves when they are taken to a beach, then swimming might be not an ideal activity for them.
Answer: Salukis are mostly found in the following colors that are listed below:
Answer: Saluki is a fairly healthy breed that has a decent lifespan of about 12-14 years. Some of these pooches might even longer than 14 years of age if they are consistently given proper care, nutrition, and exercise.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the Salukis are Arrhythmia, Osteosarcoma, Lymphoma, Gastric Torsion, Epilepsy, Dermatitis, and Thyroid disease.