Dog Breed Video: Saluki

John and Lisa Hudson have had Salukis for 34 years.
In this video, we find out about the history of the breed and about their personality. We also learn about the practicalities of living with a Saluki.

[XanthusBarnabas]

I know I'm a few years behind, but thanks for the upload. You described my Saluki "Cactus Jack the Desert Dog" to a "T" (he was born on a cactus farm in Damascus and was a gift); I had him in Syria and Saudi Arabia. I trained him well (started the day he was weaned), he worked off hand/arm signals and he could see a gecko from a 100 meters away and run it down, but he never killed anything he tracked down; I once clocked him at 41 mph with my jeep in the Jordanian desert; we would run together around the "DQ" in Riyadh (about 10k) in 48C heat, I would exhaust a camelback hydration bladder and he would take a few laps from his water bowl, then go over and sit on the sofa, as if it was nothing...lol He was either going Mach4 or crashing out on the sofa, very affectionate, loved to touch you, intelligent. I love what you said about how they look back at you and then look off at the horizon and decide to "play" elsewhere - that was Cactus Jack, even with the training; extremely independent, but affectionate with me, I loved that about him; same with the eating, I would leave his food out, and he seldom touched it. I do miss that guy...it was honour having him as a buddy...

[michelejp]

What's an amazing, informative video. I rescued an abandoned Saluki, a year ago - he was tied up in a field and was exhausted and emaciated. He is the most handsome dog I've ever seen in my life and a real gentle and obedient young man. He is frightened of other dogs but lives quite happily with my Lurcher and Bull Whippet. My only regret is I don't have a field to exercise him, but he's happy and safe and I can't imagine life without him.

[skiiddy]

We’ve rescued them for 10 years. We have one rescue left and acquired our first puppy just over three years ago. Absolutely love them.

[francescagray]

We have 2 whippets and got a saluki pup last year he is now 13 months and there love each other and get along great we love this breed ❤

[Prioryeye]

A brilliant film about salukis. My saluki is 2 and such a lovely dog. I've watched this video over and over, it's the best one on salukis as pets xx

[clarissanielsen]

An absolutely charming portrait of my favorite breed which has owned my heart for over 32 years—the Saluki. Britons, John and Lisa Hudson, give an honest and candid account of this companion breed and hunting machine, both the easy as well as the challenging parts, that will assist a well-intentioned pet-seeker in determining if a Saluki is right or wrong for them.

[ssmouse]

So gorgeous. I had an afghan, oh how I loved her. Took her to the park everyday, sometimes twice in one day. Also years later I had an italian greyhound. He was wonderful. I 've never seen a saluki in person but I would love to. I am too old now to own a saluki but I wish I would have. They are so cool. Thanks for this video. I loved it. 😎

[crystalbluewire]

The ticking on the ears, tail, and feet of your Salukis is remarkable. Also I favor the nose, or bridge of it rather. It appears that you have taken great lengths to maintain this glorious creature. My respect to you.

[drpk]

You can see a saluki is perfect for where it comes from.
Loves running, loves his owner and is loyal. Is a hunter and a great personality to be with. Exactly things Arabs love.
Truly a Nobel dog

[lisay]

Lovely video. Just adopted my 3rd rescue saluki. Could never be without one now. They are a breed apart from any other dog I’ve had! You have to alter your pre-conceived ideas of how a dog should be, how to train etc, to have a happy saluki. Knowledge & research is a must. They don’t fit in with the norm!
Also, you put their aloofness into such better words.. they just don’t care about strangers!

[sfjessy]

Thank you! I’ve had five salukis and can’t wait for my next once I’m no longer a city dweller.

[sunshine]

They are the softest babies you ever laid your hands on. Just look at the silent smiles of the humans!!!! Love sight hounds!!!

[mdmkfbg]

This video shows the difference between a show saluki which tend to be bigger, and the working/sporting saluki which is slender and adheres closer to the breed look and function. I am getting my first sporting saluki in 2024 and we will do some confirmation on the side but it will be harder because many judges aren't familiar with what working and sporting saluki's look like versus the confirmation lines they see all the time.

[carollxo]

I used to have a beautiful fawn SALUKI. Chatham-Rameses the 3rd.♡ passed away at 13yrs old. Thinking of getting another one now. Any great connections in Canada for rescuing a young Saluki? Thx :)

[tonymcginley]

best i have ever owned pure saluki had a real charecter to him, exellent vid mate

[davidbeavan]

Lovely presentation. I have a 4 year old rescued Saluki, needs experienced handling! Amazing animals.

[richardm]

THIS WAS WONDERFUL, I LOVE SIGHT HOUNDS AS A GROUP, I HAD AN ITALIAN GREYHOUND FOR 17 YEARS HE WAS A BELOVED COMPANION AND I FELL BLESSED TO HAVE HAD HIM IN MY LIFE, THE SALUKI ARE TRULY BEAUTIFUL ALL THE PERSONALITY ASPECTS YOU DESCRIBED ARE ONES I LIKE ABOUT THE SIGHT HOUNDS, THANK YOU FOR SHAREING

[katharinatrub]

It is about the 3th time I watch your video, still love to hear you talk about them. My self having had 2 Salukis (Bro-and-Sis) who died last year, I would always love to have some more...

[CoinCentrado]

You can't just have one, you could for a while if you go out biking often, but the reality is that this dog needs to hang out with its own breed to be the healthiest. Once you meet a Saluki that decided to love you then you know that you need to preserve this dog's nature, which includes running off-leash and hanging out with its own. When I grow up I hope me and my wife and are like this couple, haha, just spend our retirement admiring the most beautiful things in the world such as this hound.

[rrussell]

I'm a Saluki myself. Southern Illinois University, 1988. Go Dogs!