saluki
/səˈluːki
/noun (plural salukis)
A tall, swift, slender dog of a silky-coated breed with large drooping ears and fringed feet.Nicky and Graham Hill, from Wiltshire, were accompanied by two of their salukis - sleek hunting animals bred in the Middle East for thousands of years....
- For thousands of years nomadic tribes of the Middle East have bred a hunting hound called the saluki. The slender, silky coated canine is known for its hardiness, stamina, intelligence, and speed.
- Firuza Salukis are exceptional show and sporting hounds and wonderful companions.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Arabic salūqī.