I know this is gonna be a HUGE ask but does anyone in the NOVA area own a dog called a Saluki? I went to college where a Saluki was the mascot and so I name all the teams I coach the Salukis. Our baseball season will be wrapping up soon and would love to have the kids take a picture with an actual Saluki. I of course would be willing to pay for your time.
Hi all, I'm growing curious about the saluki breed and considering it in a few years down the line. I own a senior greyhound, this would be after I give him a wonderful life, and have had greyhounds all my life. However, most of them were when I was a kid or still living at home, I now own my own house with a modest garden and I want more of a challenge with my next dog. Whilst I love greyhounds, and will own another in the future, I would like a dog that I can do longer walks with and take places they can run.
I'd most likely adopt a young adult or, if I got the chance, an older puppy. So questions:
- How often do they need to run? I have a greyhound gallop near me I could take them to on weekends
- How different are they from greyhounds?
- any specific health issues I would need to watch out for or keep on top of?
Just over a week ago, my 9 month pup was purchased (saved?) from travellers. I was mislead and didn’t know her origin or condition until it was too late. She’s lived outside, had to scavenge for food from bins and discarded food wrappers and is subsequently significantly underweight and underdeveloped.
Over the week I’ve calmed her desperation for food completely and the change in her appearance is obvious. Plus we’ve bonded well and she’s the most affectionate dog you could imagine.
However she’s terrified to pee/poo outside. Although my enclosed parking spot feels more safe to do her business (sometimes) and is praised with treats when she does!
Futhermore it’s hit/miss whether she’ll attempt to bolt at the sight of other dogs approaching. She’s increasingly attempting to run away from any sight of dogs or humans. And she‘s increasingly rejecting being on a lead/collar/harness. She may jump out of her skin until she’s free and has run loose on my local roads a dozen times. Thankfully I live in a quiet housing estate and able to calmly catch her.
But I feel exhausted and overwhelmed. We just returned home after she got loose outside my home, twice, and I feel like I’m ruining any progress previously made. I’m currently hiding in bed after having a daft cry. I did so well for my previous dog but I wasn’t prepared for such a wild neurotic pup. And Id therefore be very grateful for any and all possible advice please. Thank you in advance for your help.