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The Question
Public Question Asked by Rob Lemke about Dubai
Saluki hounds - why do so many Emiratis like them?
Answers (3)
The Best Answer
Answered by Irfan Rabbani , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Saluki is perhaps the oldest known breed of domesticated dog . ... Salukis are "sight" hounds which means they sight the quarry, run it,
Answered by a Localyte , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Emiraties like them because they are the best bread of dogs for the traditional Emirati whether plowing there crops, managing there fields or cultivating there lands........ also this bread of dogs are easily adaptabble to the UAE weather!
Answered by Mohammad Faraz , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
actually its a bad thing to keep dogs at home in muslim homes but saluki is one dog which is loved by emaratis because
1. its a good hunting dog
2. it survives the harsh weather
