Saluki, << suh LOO kee, >> also called gazelle hound, is believed to be the oldest purebred dog. It was developed in the Middle East about 5000 B.C. One of the swiftest dogs, the Saluki was once teamed with hawks for hunting gazelles. The hawk struck the prey, and the Saluki held it down until the hunters arrived.
The Saluki has a smooth, soft coat, with fringes of long hairs on its ears, legs, and thighs. It is 23 to 28 inches (58 to 71 centimeters) high at the shoulder and weighs about 60 pounds (27 kilograms).
