Yes, the Italian Greyhound is closely related to the Saluki.
No, they're two separate sighthound breeds.
Yes, the Saluki dog breed is closely related to the Sloughi.
Yes, the Saluki dog breed is closely related to the Azawakh.
No, the Saluki dog breed is closely related to the Chart Polski.
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It is also called a Persian Greyhound.
no! it is a COMPLETELY diffrent breed! It's actually closely related to greyhounds.
whippets, and saluki, and english lapshund
There is only one breed called Greyhound. However, there are multiple breeds that are also known as a type of Greyhound -- for example, the Saluki is also known as the Persian Greyhound. Italian Greyhounds are another breed that looks similar to a Greyhound but smaller, though they are not considered sighthounds and are instead a toy breed.
It is also called a Persian Greyhound.
Tied for Third!! After the Greyhound, Saluki, and Tied with the Aussie
No, Cleopatra could not possibly have a greyhound, because the greyhound as we know it, originated with the Celts. The hounds shown on many Egyptian tombs are believed to be Saluki, originating in ancient Persia. There is also another breed of dog popular in ancient Egypt called today a Pharaoh Hound. This and the Saluki may be the same.