One of the really fun things about photographing agility, is that I have had the opportunity to capture a large variety of breeds over the years.
This wonderful saluki strides across the dogwalk with the great elegance that is inherent in the breed. These hounds are built for speed and run with a grace that is amazing to behold.
Saluki are a breed that you don’t see that often, even though it is a very old breed. The breed dates back about 6,000 years from the Fertile Crescent. Salukis and greyhounds can be seen depicted on the walls of the tombs of ancient Egypt. According to legend, the saluki was introduced to Europe by returning crusaders.
This dog was the favorite of kings across the ages, showing up in portraits over more 1,000s of years.
Hope you enjoy this image of a wonderful dog!
Technical Details
Shot with a Canon EOS 1D Mk III with an EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. Exposure settings were 1/400 second at f/6.3 and 400 ISO.
Great shot! If I can find it I’ll post a picture of my cocker (at age 2) who decided she had enough agility for the day at the top of the “A Frame” and simply splatted with her head and front legs on one side and her back legs extended from her body on the other. It is hilarious.
Thank you!
I’d love to see that as it does indeed sound incredibly funny!
nice capture
Thank you!!
Great shot.
Thank you!
First time i hear about the salukis, no idea of them is nice to get to know the races, in my country i see a lot of dogs but also full street mixes, called the pure criollo. Do you have some criollos doing well educated performances.
Glad to hear that you’re enjoying this series. Yes, there will be mixed breed or mutts, as we call them, in future episodes. Have a great day!