Saluki Puppies

Saluki make excellent hunting hounds but can be difficult to train. They are not recommended for first-time dog owners. They don't like rough games but do enjoy soft toys.

This breed doesn't have too many health issues but have been known to be susceptible to hypothyroidism, cardiomyopathy, and hemangiosarcoma. It's good practice to give a Saluki a cardiac exam and thyroid evaluation to be safe. Because this breed is so thin, Salukis also tend to be sensitive or have a reaction to barbiturate anesthesia.

These dogs need lots of exercise so walks and/or a fenced-in backyard will do Salukis nicely. Salukis are intelligent and providing them with a job will stimulate their minds. Training them in canine sports can also stimulate them, but requires patient and persistent training.

Salukis need to be brushed a minimum of once a week. These dogs tend to keep themselves very clean and only need bathed on an as-needed basis. Depending on the Saluki's trim, it may need extra grooming on its ears and tail if the hair is longer there.

Salukis shed very lightly and don't cause a mess of loose hair. While these dogs are light shedders, they are not considered to be hypoallergenic and may not be a good fit for households with allergies.

The Saluki have long and narrow heads with large eyes, characteristic of sighthounds. Their deep chest and long legs make them super fast for chasing down rabbits and other game. Their coat comes in two varieties, smoothed and feathered. Saluki colors include white, cream, fawn, red, grizzle/tan, black/tan, and white, black and tan.

The Samoyed breed was once the dog of the Siberian Samoyede people. The Samoyede lived as nomads, traveling from place to place with the help of their dogs, who pulled their sleds. These working dogs are the ancestors of the Samoyed we know today. During the late 1800s, the Samoyed ventured out of Siberia and began pulling sleds on polar expeditions. It was around this time that the breed appeared in England. In 1906, the first Samoyed came to the United States, but it wasn't until after World War II that the breed's popularity really took off. Today, the Samoyed is moderately popular in the United States and can be seen in many dog shows across the country.