The Saluki or Persian hound (Persian:سگ تازی، Arabic: سلوقي) is a standardised breed developed from sighthounds – dogs that hunt primarily by sight rather than strong scent – that was once used by nomadic tribes to run down game animals. [2] The dog was …

Jan 10, 2017 · Saluki racing takes place across the region and involves big prizes. The race gives owners of purebred Salukis the chance to test the abilities of their dogs in a traditional, natural desert setting, although the race in 2016 was on the Sweihan camel race track, and the “prey” during training sessions was a stuffed gazelle.

With long legs, a lean body, and sometimes feathered ears, the Arabian Saluki is not only considered a canine beauty, but also a skillful hunter.…READ MORE :...

Jan 4, 2025 · Spectators were visibly thrilled to follow the qualifying rounds of the Saluki Race Championship on Saturday evening at Sabkha Marmi in the Sealine Area, as part of the ongoing 16th Qatar...

Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Maktoum breeds and trains Salukis for races where prize money can range from Dh5,000 to more than Dh100,000 in cash or a luxury ca...

Fast and clever, the Saluki has been a hunting and guard dog for desert people in the Arabian Peninsula for 5,000 years. The Saluki speed is actually legendary. At a flat-out run, this dog can...

The IAASC is world's first Arabic purebred Saluki registry and serves as the governing body for Saluki sports in the Kingdom. The center's activities include dog shows and racing, with plans to introduce other exciting sports like agility, obedience, rally, tracking, earthdog, and herding trials.

Feb 15, 2025 · The qualifiers for the 15th edition of the International Saluki Race Championship, organised by the Al Gannas Qatari society, took place Saturday evening with three preliminary rounds at Sbkhat...

Mar 31, 2013 · Used by Bedouins for thousands of years as hunting hounds, salukis would act as companions for the desert dwellers and track down food. But with the region's rapid development, the need for hunting dogs was lessened, which is how …

Jun 11, 2012 · Contrary to popular belief that Arabs do not love dogs, many in the Gulf region, including Qatar, have long bred Saluki dogs, also known as the Persian greyhounds. The …