Editing Saluki (section)

==Health==
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 13.3 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for [[Mongrel|crossbreeds]].<ref>{{cite journal | last=McMillan | first=Kirsten M. | last2=Bielby | first2=Jon | last3=Williams | first3=Carys L. | last4=Upjohn | first4=Melissa M. | last5=Casey | first5=Rachel A. | last6=Christley | first6=Robert M. | title=Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death | journal=Scientific Reports | publisher=Springer Science and Business Media LLC | volume=14 | issue=1 | date=2024-02-01 | issn=2045-2322 | doi=10.1038/s41598-023-50458-w | page=| pmc=10834484 }}</ref>

In a 2006 breed-specific survey conducted by The Kennel Club and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Scientific Committee, responses highlighted several health issues. The primary cause of death identified was cancer, being responsible for 35.6% of deaths, with the most common forms being [[Liver cancer in cats and dogs|liver cancer]] or [[Lymphoma in animals|lymphoma]]. The second most common cause was related to cardiac conditions, including heart failure and unspecified heart defects. [[Cardiomyopathy]], [[heart murmur]], and other cardiac issues were present in 17.2% of responses while [[Dermatology|dermatolic]] conditions such as [[dermatitis]] or [[alopecia]] were reported by 10.8% of responses.<ref name="kennelsurvey"/> Old age is listed as the third most frequent cause of death.<ref name="kennelsurvey">{{cite web |title=Summary Results of the Purebred Dog Health Survey for the Saluki Breed |url= http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/download/1619/hssaluki.pdf |publisher=The Kennel Club |access-date=7 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110810142403/http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/download/1619/hssaluki.pdf |archive-date=10 August 2011}}</ref>

[[Hip dysplasia (canine)|Hip dysplasia]] is uncommon in Salukis, with the breed ranking joint lowest in a survey by the [[British Veterinary Association]] in 2003. The breed scored an average of 5 points, with a score of 0 being low, while 106 is high.<ref>{{cite web |title=Breed Average Hip Scores |url= http://www.vetrica.com/care/dog/hdscore.shtml |work=British Veterinary Association |publisher=Vetrica |access-date=7 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111228022950/http://www.vetrica.com/care/dog/hdscore.shtml |archive-date=28 December 2011}}</ref>

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