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Saluki

Hound Group

Saluki dog, photographed by SALUKIWORLD
SALUKIWORLD · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

The Saluki is in the AKC's Hound Group. It comes from Middle East, Fertile Crescent. Adults weigh 20–30 kg. It stands 58–71 cm tall. It typically lives 10–17 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Saluki is a graceful and elegant breed, originating in the Middle East. They are a sight hound, and have a long, sleek coat in a variety of colors. They are highly intelligent, and have an independent nature. They are a fast breed, and have a long stride, and can be used for racing and coursing. They are loyal and devoted to their family, and make good companions.

Group
Hound Group
Origin
Middle East, Fertile Crescent
Coat
short smooth · white, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle and tan, tricolor (white, black and tan), and black and tan
Also known as
Arabian Hound, Persian Greyhound, Gazelle Hound, and Royal Dog of Egypt
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
58f9eb88-7288-42a5-b34a-5b5192eaac17

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Saluki. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com royalkennelclub.com dogsplanet.com hillspet.com en.wikipedia.org

Saluki FAQ

How long does a Saluki live?
The Saluki has a life span of 10–17 years.
How big does a Saluki get?
Adults weigh 20–30 kg. Height ranges from 58–71 cm.
Is the Saluki hypoallergenic?
No, the Saluki is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Saluki in?
The Saluki is in the AKC's Hound Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/58f9eb88-7288-42a5-b34a-5b5192eaac17. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/58f9eb88-7288-42a5-b34a-5b5192eaac17"
Response 
{
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    "id": "58f9eb88-7288-42a5-b34a-5b5192eaac17",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Saluki",
      "description": "The Saluki is a graceful and elegant breed, originating in the Middle East. They are a sight hound, and have a long, sleek coat in a variety of colors. They are highly intelligent, and have an independent nature. They are a fast breed, and have a long stride, and can be used for racing and coursing. They are loyal and devoted to their family, and make good companions.",
      "life": {
        "max": 17,
        "min": 10
      },
      "male_weight": {
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        "min": 20
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 30,
        "min": 20
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 71,
        "min": 58
      },
      "female_height": {},
      "origin": {
        "region": "Fertile Crescent",
        "country": "Middle East"
      },
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        "type": "smooth",
        "colors": [
          "white",
          "cream",
          "fawn",
          "golden",
          "red",
          "grizzle and tan",
          "tricolor (white, black and tan)",
          "black and tan"
        ],
        "length": "short"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 4,
        "barking": 2,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 2,
        "shedding": 2,
        "temperament": [
          "dignified",
          "gentle",
          "independent",
          "reserved with strangers",
          "intelligent",
          "aloof"
        ],
        "trainability": 2,
        "good_with_dogs": 4,
        "exercise_minutes": 60,
        "apartment_friendly": 2,
        "good_with_children": 3,
        "good_with_strangers": 2
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Arabian Hound",
        "Persian Greyhound",
        "Gazelle Hound",
        "Royal Dog of Egypt"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC"
      ],
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          "url": "https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Saluki.pdf",
          "title": "Official AKC Saluki Breed Standard"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Breed Standards: Saluki | United Kennel Club (UKC)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.royalkennelclub.com/breed-standards/hound/saluki/",
          "title": "Saluki | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.dogsplanet.com/en/breeds/saluki/",
          "title": "Saluki: All about this breed - DogsPlanet.com (FCI-derived)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/dog-breeds/saluki",
          "title": "Saluki Dog Breed Guide | Hill's Pet US"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluki",
          "title": "Saluki - Wikipedia"
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    "relationships": {
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  }
}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/58f9eb88-7288-42a5-b34a-5b5192eaac17/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.