How Much Exercise Does a Saluki Dog Need?

Thinking to get a Saluki and want to know how much exercise does a Saluki Dog need?

According to a prominent dog association, Saluki Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of dog breeds that require daily exercise.


Saluki Exercise Needs

Saluki Exercise Needs

    Salukis need plenty of exercise, but allowing one to run freely may mean that it will go on the hunt and never return. If chasing something, this dog will ignore its owner's calls. A good way to burn off a Saluki's energy is to go bike riding as it trots along beside you.

    Top 5 Laziest Dog Breeds

    When most people think about pet dogs, they think of happy, jumping bundles of fur. There are a lot of breeds of dogs out there, and different of them do require a good amount of exercise.

    They need a large backyard to run about in all day so that they can use up all that pent-up energy. Nevertheless, there are other breeds that are on the opposite end of the spectrum. If you do not have enough time or energy to play with your pet for several hours a day, then there are certain breeds best for your way of living.

    Here are several dog breeds that prefer napping over running.

    1. Chow Chow - They often tend to be relatively aloof, but their independent nature means it will not mind when you commit for work in the morning. They can get over 70 pounds in weight, but they make good snuggle friends.

    2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Bred primarily as a lapdog and companion, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel succeeds at its original job. The breed is soft, affectionate and would much prefer to be inside next to you than doing any sort of vigorous activity.

    3. Basset Hound - They are very lazy dogs that are soft and loving towards their loved ones. Although they require small exercise, potential owners should be prepared for a lot of drool.

    4. Shih Tzu - Shih Tzus usually tend to not be specifically keen on going outdoors. Many times, they will get plenty of exercise simply walking around the apartment all day.

    5. Boston Terrier - Their weight often maxes out at 25 pounds, so even if you are constrained to a studio apartment, this pooch will not mind. Boston Terriers are pretty non-active. One walk a day is all you need to make sure these dogs get a good workout.

How Much Exercise Does a Saluki Dog Need?

Saluki Information

The Saluki has a general greyhound-like build and should combine grace, symmetry, great speed and endurance. Likwise, it should have the strength to enable it to kill gazelle or other quarry over deep sand or rocky mountains. Its expression should be dignified and gentle, with deep, faithful, far-seeing eyes. Its movement is light. The coat is smooth and silky; the feathered variety has long hair on its ears, tail, between its toes and sometimes on the backs of its legs; the smooth variety has no long feathering. This breed has a wide range of equally acceptable types, reflecting the wide area over which it was developed.

The Saluki tends to be aloof and reserved with strangers. It is extremely devoted to its own family, but it is not particularly demonstrative. The Saluki is very gentle with children, but it may not be playful enough to satisfy most of them. Extremely sensitive, it does not take to rough-and-tumble play or deal well with harsh corrections. Some Salukis can be shy. This breed is very quiet and sedate indoors, seeking out a soft, warm spot. Outside, it runs in great circles at tremendous speeds and will chase any small running animals or fast-moving objects. It may not come when called.

What to do if you lose your Saluki

If your Saluki Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Phone the local vets to see if someone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Saluki

If you find a Saluki Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.