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India.com
07-05-2025
- General
- India.com
Speed Demons: 8 Dogs Born To Run And Explore
Muskan Kalra May 07, 2025 Known as the 'royal dog of Egypt,' Salukis are incredibly fast and enduring, able to run up to 42 mph across long distances. The fastest dog breed, capable of reaching speeds up to 45 mph. Bred for racing, they're sleek, agile, and surprisingly gentle. A smaller cousin of the Greyhound, Whippets can hit speeds around 35 mph. They're quick sprinters and love short bursts of high-speed play. A favorite for police and military work, these dogs are fast (up to 30 mph), highly trainable, and built for endurance and high-intensity tasks. Energetic and fast (up to 40 mph), Vizslas thrive in active households and love running, hiking, and retrieving. Small but mighty, they can run up to 25 mph. Their boundless energy and fearless nature make them great for fast-paced activities. While not the fastest in straight sprints (around 30 mph), their agility, stamina, and intelligence make them ideal for action-packed adventures. Muscular and fast (30–35 mph), Dobermans are not only great guardians but also excel in obedience and agility sports. Read Next Story
Gulf Insider
03-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Ancient Saluki Is Fast, Fierce and Worth up to BD20,000
Salmon-fed, desert-hardened — and worth up to BD20,000. This is the story of Bahrain's prized Arabian Saluki, a desert hunting dog with DNA that traces back more than 7,000 years — to the age of Sumerian statues. Recent genetic testing confirms that Bahrain's Saluki is not only one of the oldest dog lines in the world, but also possibly the purest. Its lineage is tied to the Arabian Peninsula, with carvings from the ancient Sumerian Empire showing slim, long-tailed dogs strikingly similar to today's Salukis. The Bahraini strain stands out — not just for its elegance, but for its endurance. It's fast. It runs far. And it doesn't stop. With a heart larger than most other breeds, this dog can sustain long, high-speed chases across open desert. Mohammed Almas, a veteran breeder, says the Saluki has stayed true to its roots. 'No cross-breeding,' he says. 'It's long-limbed. Its bone structure is built for distance.' It takes about four years for a Saluki to reach full maturity, but they age gracefully. A nineyear-old in good shape can still compete — and some live beyond 20. Physically, the dog is defined by its sleek design: a long muzzle, flowing tail, lean frame, and sharp features. Its vision and sense of smell make it an exceptional tracker and hunting partner. In Bahrain, many owners feed their Salukis a diet of salmon to boost strength and stamina. Care isn't cheap — Almas estimates the monthly cost per dog, including food and medicine, is at least BD250. Still, demand is growing. Breeders across the Gulf are drawn to Bahrain's desert-adapted strain for its resilience, intelligence, and a b i l i t y t o perform in harsh conditions. 'The difference between this and the European type,' Almas explains, 'is in the bones, the lungs, the heat resistance. This one is made for the wild.' Puppies start at BD1,000, while trained adults can fetch between BD5,000 and BD20,000 — especially if used for coursing hares or gazelles. But this dog is more than a runner. It tracks. It remembers. And above all, it stays loyal. Almas says the Saluki is woven into Bahrain's cultural heritage. 'It's part of our story,' he says. 'It knows the land. It can pick up a scent from afar. It watches. It waits. And when it runs — it flies.'
Daily Tribune
03-05-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Ancient Saluki is fast, fierce and worth up to BD20,000
Salmon-fed, desert-hardened — and worth up to BD20,000. This is the story of Bahrain's prized Arabian Saluki, a desert hunting dog with DNA that traces back more than 7,000 years — to the age of Sumerian statues. Recent genetic testing confirms that Bahrain's Saluki is not only one of the oldest dog lines in the world, but also possibly the purest. Its lineage is tied to the Arabian Peninsula, with carvings from the ancient Sumerian Empire showing slim, long-tailed dogs strikingly similar to today's Salukis. The Bahraini strain stands out — not just for its elegance, but for its endurance. It's fast. It runs far. And it doesn't stop. With a heart larger than most other breeds, this dog can sustain long, high-speed chases across open desert. Mohammed Almas, a veteran breeder, says the Saluki has stayed true to its roots. 'No cross-breeding,' he says. 'It's long-limbed. Its bone structure is built for distance.' It takes about four years for a Saluki to reach full maturity, but they age gracefully. A nineyear-old in good shape can still compete — and some live beyond 20. Physically, the dog is defined by its sleek design: a long muzzle, flowing tail, lean frame, and sharp features. Its vision and sense of smell make it an exceptional tracker and hunting partner. In Bahrain, many owners feed their Salukis a diet of salmon to boost strength and stamina. Care isn't cheap — Almas estimates the monthly cost per dog, including food and medicine, is at least BD250. Still, demand is growing. Breeders across the Gulf are drawn to Bahrain's desert-adapted strain for its resilience, intelligence, and a b i l i t y t o perform in harsh conditions. 'The difference between this and the European type,' Almas explains, 'is in the bones, the lungs, the heat resistance. This one is made for the wild.' Puppies start at BD1,000, while trained adults can fetch between BD5,000 and BD20,000 — especially if used for coursing hares or gazelles. But this dog is more than a runner. It tracks. It remembers. And above all, it stays loyal. Almas says the Saluki is woven into Bahrain's cultural heritage. 'It's part of our story,' he says. 'It knows the land. It can pick up a scent from afar. It watches. It waits. And when it runs — it flies.'
USA Today
20-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa basketball linked to another Missouri Valley Conference standout
Iowa basketball linked to another Missouri Valley Conference standout According to The Portal Report, Iowa basketball is among the group of schools that have been in contact with Southern Illinois transfer guard Kennard Davis Jr. Iowa joins a list of schools that also features Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Arizona State, Virginia Tech, Miami and LSU. Davis has already visited Ohio State and LSU. A 6-foot-6, 215 pound guard, Davis averaged 16.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range. Davis is a player that first-year Iowa head men's basketball coach Ben McCollum knows well. McCollum saw Davis and the Salukis twice last season. Drake won both contests, but Davis poured in 22 points on an 8-for-13 shooting performance in the two teams' first meeting on Feb. 1. Davis knocked down 4-of-6 from beyond the arc in that first meeting. Then, Davis scored 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting in the second meeting between the two squads last season on March 7 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Davis played in 64 games and started 41 over his two seasons with the Salukis. The St. Louis, Mo., native is ranked as a four-star transfer portal prospect per both 247Sports and On3. 247Sports ranks Davis as the nation's No. 54 transfer and as the No. 11 small forward in the transfer portal. Here's a look at Davis' highlights: Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bears, Salukis split extra long double header
CARBONDALE, Ill–The Missouri State Bears and Southern Illinois Salukis split Monday's double header. The Bears won the opener 9-5 in ten innings while the Salukis took the nightcap 8-7 in nine innings. Missouri State won the series two games to one to stay in first place in the Valley. In game one, it's 2-0 Salukis when Nick Rodriguez takes this deep to right center, over the boards and gone, a solo shot it's 2-1. It was 4-4 in the seventh, when Rodriguez takes this over the wall at the same place, another solo shot, it's 5-4 Bears. It was 5-5 in the tenth when Rodriguez would do it again, a single to left center, Logan Dunn scores and Caden Bogenpohl beats the throw home, 7-5 Bears. Nick Rodriguez was 3-for-4 with two homers and five RBI. The Bears win game one 9-5 in ten. And in the nightcap the Salukis scored four in the bottom of the seventh to send it into extra innings and went onto win 8-7. Rodriguez hit a homer in the nightcap in a losing effort. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
