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The Saluki ( Arabic: سلوقي) is a standardised breed developed from sighthounds – dogs that hunt primarily by sight rather than strong scent – that was once used by nomadic tribes to run down game animals. [ 2] The dog was originally bred in the Fertile Crescent. [ 1] The modern breed is typically deep-chested and long-legged, [ 2] and ...
The Sloughi is a primitive hunting breed that bonds extremely closely with its owner or family from an early age. They are unlikely to be exceedingly shy or aggressive. A well bred and well socialized Sloughi is a stable, attentive, and exceedingly loving family member. [ 13][ 6] The American Sloughi Association standard states that, “The ...
According to BigThink, over 40% of the world’s dog breeds come from the United Kingdom, France and Germany. It states: "Great Britain and France are the ground zero of dog fancying, with 57 registered breeds each. Germany is not far behind, with 47 breeds. These three countries alone represent more than 40% of all dog breeds recognized by the ...
A Wikipedia category page for surnames of Arabic origin.
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10. Catahoula Leopard Dog. This breed is thought to be one of the first dogs bred in the U.S. and confirmed to be the first Louisiana-bred dog. Named after the Choctaw word for “sacred lake ...
The Akbash is a flock guardian dog, providing protection from predators to shepherds and to their sheep; it does not have any herding ability. [ 1]: 7 It is a large and powerful dog: [ 11]: 406 mean body weight is approximately 45 kg, and mean height at the withers just over 75 cm.[ 1]: 6. The coat may be either long or of medium length; it is ...
Canaan Dog. The Canaan Dog is a "wild type" dog in appearance. It is a medium-sized square built dog, with a wedge-shaped head, erect and low set ears with a broad base and rounded tips. Its outer coat is dense, harsh and straight of short to medium-length. The undercoat should be close and profuse according to season.