iDog Breed Number: CB209
Original: Fertile Crescent
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; Salukis are swift, agile runners who love a good chase— fenced-in running room is a must
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Infrequent
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Independent
Height: 58.4-71.1 cm (male), considerably smaller (female)
Weight: 18.1-29.5 kg
Life Expectancy: 10-17 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Saluki
from AKC
Other Name: Persian Greyhound;Tazi
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| colour dilution alopecia | have an increased incidence | ||
| Follicular dysplasias | have an increased incidence | ||
| Glaucoma | ADAMTS10 NEB ADAMTS17 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Lysosomal storage diseases | may be inherited | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)