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Salukis are an ancient breed of hunting dog who love to chase anything that moves. They are proud and elegant but not overly affectionate or outgoing. Salukis do love their families, though, and are a great choice for someone looking for an independent dog. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-65 pounds and stand 23-28 inches tall.

Salukis are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Salukis can live in all types of housing situations, as long as they are allowed to live indoors with their family, but they are not suited to life as an outdoor dog. Children and Salukis get along alright, but these dogs are not overly playful and won’t make a great companion or friend for children who want a typical dog experience. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Salukis love to run, which translates into them being excellent competitors in the doggie sport of lure coursing. They enjoy going out for a walk with you, but ultimately, when a Saluki is ready to play, they want to run. The best thing you can do with a Saluki is to take them to a safe place where you can let them off-leash, and allow them to run around until they tire themselves out. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Salukis have two different styles of coats: smooth and feathered. Smooth coats are easy to take care of and only require a weekly brushing, while the feathered coat requires that you run a brush through the feathered areas around the ears, tail, legs, and feet a few times a week to keep prevent tangles and get rid of anything caught up in their longer fur. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Salukis are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Salukis can live in all types of housing situations, as long as they are allowed to live indoors with their family, but they are not suited to life as an outdoor dog. Neighborhood cats who stroll through a Saluki's backyard will learn quickly to avoid that part of town. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.