Saluki: The Graceful and Ancient Hunting Hound

The Saluki is an ancient and elegant sighthound breed known for its incredible speed, graceful appearance, and gentle temperament. Originally developed in the Middle East for hunting gazelle and other swift game across vast desert terrain, the Saluki combines endurance and athleticism with a quiet and sensitive personality that forms deep bonds with its family. These intelligent and independent dogs thrive with owners who can provide regular exercise, secure outdoor space, and gentle but consistent training, as Salukis are natural runners with strong instincts to chase moving objects. While affectionate and loyal with their people, the breed is often reserved with strangers and prefers a calm home environment where its sensitive nature is respected. With their slender athletic build, flowing coat, and dignified personality, the Saluki is best suited for active owners seeking a graceful and devoted companion dog.

⭐ 3 Things You May Not Know About the Saluki

The Saluki is one of the oldest known dog breeds and appears in ancient Middle Eastern art and artifacts dating back thousands of years.
Salukis were highly prized by nomadic tribes and were often treated with great respect, sometimes even sleeping inside tents with their owners.
The breed is capable of incredible speed and endurance while hunting and can run long distances across desert terrain with remarkable efficiency.

Overview

AKC Height: 23–28 inches
AKC Weight: 40–65 pounds
Colors: Cream, Fawn, Red, Black & Tan, Tricolor, White
Life Expectancy: 12–14 years
Group: Hound Group

🐾 Quick Facts About the Saluki

Energy Level: High — Salukis are athletic sighthounds that need regular exercise and opportunities to run safely.
Grooming Needs: Low — Their silky coat is relatively easy to maintain with occasional brushing.
Good With Kids: Yes — Salukis are generally gentle, affectionate, and calm with respectful families and children.
Trainability: Moderate — Intelligent but independent, they respond best to patient and positive training methods.
Barking Level: Low — Salukis are usually quiet and reserved indoors.

History & Origin

The Saluki originated in the Middle East and is considered one of the oldest domesticated dog breeds in history. Ancient artwork, carvings, and archaeological discoveries from regions such as Egypt, Persia, and Mesopotamia depict graceful sighthounds remarkably similar to modern Salukis dating back thousands of years.

Nomadic tribes throughout the Middle East highly valued Salukis for their speed, endurance, and exceptional hunting ability. These elegant dogs were used primarily to hunt fast game such as gazelles, hares, and other desert animals across vast open landscapes. Unlike scent hounds that follow trails primarily by smell, Salukis hunt mainly by sight, using incredible vision and athleticism to pursue prey over long distances.

The breed developed a lean muscular body, deep chest, and long legs perfectly suited for speed and endurance in hot desert climates. Its smooth or feathered coat provided protection while remaining light enough for efficient movement in warm environments.

Salukis held a special cultural status among many Middle Eastern peoples and were often treated with extraordinary respect. Unlike many other dogs of the region, Salukis were frequently welcomed into family tents and closely bonded with their owners because of their value as hunting companions.

Modern Salukis still retain many characteristics shaped by centuries of desert hunting work. Their intelligence, athleticism, grace, and strong prey drive reflect generations of selective breeding for survival and efficiency in demanding environments. Beneath the breed’s elegant appearance and gentle demeanor remains one of the world’s oldest and most refined hunting dogs deeply connected to the history and traditions of the Middle East.

Breed Traits & Personality

The Saluki is a graceful ancient sighthound known for its slender athletic build, silky feathering, and remarkable speed and endurance. Often referred to as the “Royal Dog of Egypt,” the breed was historically used throughout the Middle East for hunting swift game across desert terrain. The Saluki combines elegance, agility, intelligence, and stamina with one of the oldest and most refined appearances in the canine world.

The breed possesses a lean muscular frame with fine-to-moderate bone structure, deep chest, narrow waist, long graceful neck, and powerful hindquarters designed for speed, endurance, and efficient movement over long distances. The Saluki should appear elegant, balanced, and naturally athletic without becoming fragile or coarse.

One of the breed’s most recognizable features is its smooth refined outline combined with silky feathering on the ears, tail, and legs in the feathered variety.

The head is long and narrow with a refined muzzle, dark-to-hazel almond-shaped eyes, and highly intelligent gentle expression. The breed’s face often conveys calm dignity, sensitivity, and quiet attentiveness.

The ears are long, pendant-shaped, and covered with silky feathering that frames the face beautifully.

The coat may be smooth or feathered depending on the variety. Both coat types are soft, fine, and close-fitting while maintaining an elegant appearance.

Coat colors may include cream, fawn, red, gold, grizzle, tricolor, black and tan, white, or combinations of these shades.

The tail is long, tapering, and gracefully curved, often featuring feathering in the feathered variety. Movement should appear smooth, agile, and highly coordinated with effortless speed and balance.

The Saluki’s athletic structure allows exceptional acceleration and remarkable endurance during long-distance pursuit.

Although refined and elegant in appearance, the breed remains fundamentally a highly capable hunting dog with strong instincts and impressive stamina.

Overall, the Saluki projects elegance, intelligence, athleticism, and classic sighthound character through its graceful structure and refined expression.

For a broader comparison of how this breed’s size compares to others, see our Dog Size & Weight Guide.

Temperament & Personality

The Saluki is known for being gentle, intelligent, affectionate, and somewhat reserved. This breed forms strong emotional bonds with its family while maintaining the quiet independence associated with traditional sighthounds.

With family members, Salukis are typically loving, calm, and emotionally connected. Many individuals strongly enjoy remaining near their people while still maintaining a somewhat dignified independent personality.

The breed is generally reserved around strangers until comfortable, making early socialization especially important for balanced adult behavior.

Because of their sensitive temperament, Salukis are highly responsive to their environment and often react strongly to emotional tone and household atmosphere.

The breed is intelligent and capable of learning quickly, although independent thinking and selective listening may occasionally appear during training sessions.

Salukis are emotionally sensitive and generally respond best to calm gentle interaction and stable routines. Harsh correction or forceful handling may reduce confidence or create anxiety.

Many individuals coexist peacefully with children, other dogs, and household pets when properly socialized and supervised.

Because of their deeply companion-oriented temperament, the breed generally does not tolerate prolonged isolation well.

Strong prey drive remains common due to the breed’s hunting heritage, particularly around small fast-moving animals outdoors.

Although athletic and energetic during activity, many Salukis are calm quiet companions indoors once exercise needs are properly satisfied.

In the right home, the Saluki becomes a loyal, intelligent, emotionally connected companion with graceful personality and strong family devotion.

For a broader overview of personality differences between breed groups, visit our Dog Breed Temperament Guide.

Exercise & Training Needs

The Saluki is a highly athletic and intelligent breed that requires substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation to remain physically healthy and behaviorally balanced.

Daily activity should include long walks, running opportunities, lure coursing, obedience exercises, and mentally engaging activities that challenge both body and mind.

Because of the breed’s intelligence and athletic instincts, mental stimulation is especially important. Puzzle toys, scent games, trick training, and varied routines help prevent boredom and frustration-related behaviors.

Training is generally rewarding because Salukis are intelligent eager learners, although their independent sighthound personality may require patience and consistency.

Positive reinforcement methods using praise, treats, encouragement, and consistency usually produce the best long-term results. The breed responds best to calm relationship-based training rather than harsh correction.

Early socialization is extremely important for encouraging confidence around unfamiliar people, animals, sounds, and environments.

Reliable recall training and secure fencing are especially important because many Salukis possess strong prey drive and may chase moving animals at very high speed.

The breed often excels in canine sports and activities including lure coursing, agility, obedience, rally, scent work, and advanced trick training.

Salukis generally thrive best in active homes where companionship, structured engagement, and mentally stimulating activities are consistently provided.

Because of their emotional sensitivity, the breed benefits greatly from calm predictable routines and positive interaction.

Although energetic outdoors, many well-exercised individuals settle calmly indoors once physical and emotional needs have been properly satisfied.

For owners seeking an intelligent, graceful sighthound with exceptional athletic ability and gentle temperament, the Saluki can become an exceptionally rewarding companion.

Learn more on our Dog Training Page.

Grooming Requirements

The Saluki has relatively low-maintenance grooming requirements due to its fine silky coat.

The smooth or feathered coat generally requires weekly brushing using a soft brush or grooming comb to remove loose hair and maintain healthy skin and coat condition.

Feathered areas around the ears, tail, and legs may require slightly more attention to prevent tangles.

The breed sheds lightly throughout the year and is generally considered relatively easy to maintain.

Bathing is generally needed only periodically because the coat naturally remains relatively clean and low odor in most individuals.

Routine grooming should also include nail trimming, dental care, ear cleaning, and inspection of the skin for irritation or injury.

Because of the breed’s lean body structure and short coat, some individuals may benefit from sweaters or jackets during cold weather conditions.

Owners should regularly inspect paw pads, nails, muscle tone, and overall body condition because the breed is highly athletic and active.

The fine silky coat benefits greatly from proper nutrition, preventive care, and regular maintenance to preserve healthy shine and texture.

Regular grooming sessions also provide valuable opportunities to strengthen the bond between dog and owner while monitoring overall physical condition and health.

With proper grooming, exercise, preventive care, and regular maintenance, the Saluki maintains its elegant coat, athletic condition, and graceful sighthound vitality throughout its life.

Learn more on our Dog Grooming Page.

Health Overview & Testing

The Saluki is an elegant, intelligent, and highly athletic sighthound known for its speed, endurance, and graceful appearance. Considered one of the oldest dog breeds in existence, the Saluki was originally developed in the Middle East for hunting gazelle and other fast game across harsh desert terrain. The breed is generally considered healthy and naturally athletic, but like many deep-chested sighthounds, it can still be prone to several inherited and structural health concerns. Understanding common Saluki health problems and recommended breeder health testing can help puppy buyers make more informed decisions when selecting a healthy puppy. Because this breed combines lean structure, exceptional endurance, emotional sensitivity, and powerful running ability, maintaining healthy joints, cardiac wellness, mobility, and overall body condition is especially important throughout the dog’s life.

Health issues sometimes seen in Salukis may include cardiomyopathy, hypothyroidism, hemangiosarcoma, gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat), and age-related arthritis. Some individuals may also develop hereditary eye concerns, anesthesia sensitivity common in sighthounds, obesity-related orthopedic stress, or cruciate ligament injuries later in life. Because the breed is naturally lean and athletic, maintaining proper conditioning and healthy weight management is especially important for supporting long-term mobility and cardiovascular wellness. While not every Saluki will develop these conditions, understanding the breed’s health tendencies allows owners to make better long-term decisions regarding breeding, exercise, nutrition, and preventive veterinary care.

Health Testing & Responsible Breeding

Responsible Saluki breeders should perform appropriate health screenings before breeding in order to reduce the likelihood of inherited conditions being passed to future generations. Many puppy buyers are encouraged to ask about health testing, but they are often unsure which evaluations are most important for this breed. In the Saluki, careful attention to cardiac, thyroid, orthopedic, and overall structural health is especially valuable.

Buyers should ask whether the sire and dam have completed cardiac evaluations, thyroid testing, ophthalmologist-performed eye examinations, and additional orthopedic screening when appropriate. Responsible breeders may also discuss orthopedic longevity, temperament stability, movement soundness, hunting ability, and overall lifespan within their bloodlines. Some breeders may additionally monitor for hereditary immune-related or neurological concerns depending on pedigree history.

Unlike some breeds selected primarily for appearance alone, responsible Saluki breeding programs often place strong emphasis on athletic soundness, healthy movement, stable temperament, and functional endurance because the breed was developed for physically demanding hunting work across difficult terrain. Ethical breeders understand that preserving the Saluki involves much more than maintaining elegance or speed — it also includes protecting healthy structure, emotional stability, endurance, and long-term vitality.

Before Saluki puppies are placed into new homes, they should receive a complete veterinary wellness examination that evaluates the heart, eyes, joints, neurological responses, bite alignment, parasite status, overall structure, and general physical development. Because athletic sighthounds place stress on developing bones and joints during growth, proper nutrition and carefully managed exercise during puppyhood are especially important. Puppies should also leave with age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming records, feeding guidance, and recommendations for safe socialization and physical conditioning during development.

A responsible Saluki breeder should willingly provide documentation of completed health clearances and openly discuss inherited health concerns affecting the breed. Puppy buyers should be cautious of breeders who avoid health discussions, refuse to provide testing information, or claim their dogs are completely free of health problems. Ethical breeding focuses on reducing inherited risk through careful selection, health screening, pedigree knowledge, and lifelong breeder support rather than making unrealistic promises.

Preventive Care & Long-Term Wellness

Maintaining healthy body condition and regular exercise is especially important for the Saluki because this breed is naturally athletic, agile, and mentally active. Without sufficient physical activity and mental stimulation, some individuals may become anxious, emotionally withdrawn, destructive, or frustrated. Regular exercise helps support cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, coordination, joint stability, and emotional well-being throughout life.

The Saluki is also an intelligent and sensitive breed that benefits from regular mental stimulation and structured interaction. Walks, lure coursing, hiking, obedience work, puzzle toys, and interactive play all contribute to emotional balance and long-term wellness.

The breed’s smooth or feathered coat requires relatively simple grooming maintenance, including regular brushing and routine skin monitoring to maintain healthy coat condition. Grooming sessions also provide an excellent opportunity to monitor for lumps, skin irritation, coat-quality changes, parasites, or developing health concerns.

Because the Saluki is a deep-chested athletic breed, owners should also learn the warning signs of bloat and gastric torsion, including abdominal swelling, pacing, drooling, unsuccessful vomiting attempts, and sudden distress. Immediate emergency veterinary treatment is critical if these symptoms occur.

Routine veterinary examinations throughout adulthood and senior years remain important for monitoring mobility, orthopedic wellness, cardiac function, thyroid health, and overall quality of life. Early detection of developing health concerns often allows for more successful long-term management and improved outcomes.

Lifespan & Senior Saluki Care

The Saluki often lives approximately 12 to 15 years when responsibly bred and properly cared for. Senior Salukis may gradually develop arthritis, reduced stamina, hearing decline, vision changes, muscle loss, or decreased mobility as they age. Some older dogs may also become more prone to cardiac or endocrine-related concerns during the senior years.

As Salukis enter their senior years, many owners focus on maintaining moderate low-impact exercise, healthy weight management, supportive bedding, joint support, continued mental stimulation, and routine wellness monitoring. Because the breed often remains emotionally connected and mentally alert throughout life, continued companionship and gentle interaction remain especially important even during old age.

With attentive care, preventive veterinary support, responsible breeding, and a healthy lifestyle, many Salukis continue to thrive as affectionate, graceful, and highly devoted companions throughout their lives.

Is This Breed Right for You?

The Saluki is an intelligent, affectionate, and highly athletic sighthound known for its elegance, endurance, and strong bond with its family. Originally developed for hunting swift game across desert terrain, the Saluki thrives when given exercise, companionship, structure, and opportunities to run and stay mentally engaged.

While loving and gentle, the Saluki is not the ideal fit for every household. Here’s a quick overview to help you decide:

✔ Ideal for:

Active owners who enjoy hiking and outdoor activities
Families seeking a calm but athletic companion
People able to provide regular exercise and mental stimulation
Owners interested in lure coursing or canine sports
Homes willing to provide companionship and structure

❌ Not Ideal for:

People unable to provide regular exercise and engagement
Homes where the dog will frequently be isolated or inactive
Owners unprepared for prey drive and independent thinking
People seeking a highly obedient off-leash companion
Homes unwilling to provide training and supervision

Finding a Responsible Breeder or Rescue

If you’re interested in bringing a dog of this breed into your home, consider adopting from a rescue organization or finding a reputable breeder.

Find a Reliable Rescue:

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Puppy Considerations

Saluki puppies are playful, observant, and emotionally sensitive from an early age. Early socialization and positive reinforcement training are extremely important to help puppies develop confidence, emotional stability, and appropriate behavior.

Because these puppies mature into athletic and highly independent sighthounds, early structure and healthy outlets for their energy are especially important. Their intelligence, curiosity, and prey drive often become obvious very early in development.

Puppies benefit from:

Early socialization with people, dogs, sounds, and environments
Positive reinforcement training and structured routines
Daily exercise and mentally stimulating activities
Confidence-building experiences and calm handling
Safe opportunities for supervised movement and play

Because Saluki puppies are emotionally sensitive and somewhat independent thinkers, patient and consistent training is especially important during development.

Living With a Saluki

Living with a Saluki is often rewarding for owners who appreciate graceful, intelligent, and emotionally connected companion dogs. These dogs generally form deep bonds with their families and often enjoy quiet companionship alongside athletic outdoor activity.

The Saluki requires regular physical exercise and mental stimulation to remain healthy and emotionally balanced. Many enjoy lure coursing, hiking, running in safely enclosed areas, puzzle toys, and interactive play with their families.

This breed generally does best in homes where it receives companionship, structure, training, and opportunities to stay mentally occupied. Without enough engagement or exercise, boredom may lead to emotional frustration, anxiety, or destructive behavior.

Although affectionate and gentle with family members, Salukis may naturally remain somewhat reserved around unfamiliar people and intensely focused when chasing moving objects outdoors. Early socialization and responsible ownership are important for helping the breed develop into a confident and stable adult.

Feeding a balanced, high-quality diet and maintaining a healthy weight are important for supporting endurance, mobility, muscle condition, cardiovascular wellness, and overall quality of life. Routine veterinary care, exercise, training, grooming, and companionship all contribute to helping the breed thrive.

Final Thoughts…

The Saluki is an affectionate, intelligent, and deeply loyal sighthound that thrives with owners who appreciate graceful companionship and athletic ability. Their elegance, sensitivity, and devotion make them remarkable companions in the right homes.

With proper exercise, preventive care, socialization, training, grooming, and companionship, the Saluki can become a deeply rewarding and highly devoted lifelong companion.

Are you considering adding a Saluki to your family?

🐶 Saluki FAQs

How long do Salukis live?

Salukis typically have a lifespan of about 12 to 14 years. With proper nutrition, regular exercise, and routine veterinary care, many enjoy long, healthy lives.

This breed is generally healthy but may be prone to certain inherited conditions such as heart issues or sensitivity to anesthesia. Regular health monitoring helps support long-term wellbeing.

What is the Saluki temperament like?

Salukis are known for being gentle, reserved, and independent. They are sensitive sighthounds with a dignified and graceful demeanor.

They tend to form strong bonds with their families but may be aloof with strangers. Early socialization helps encourage confident and balanced behavior.

Are Salukis good family dogs?

Salukis can make good family dogs in calm, understanding households. They thrive in environments that respect their sensitive nature.

They generally do best with older children who understand gentle interaction. Consistent routines and supervision help support positive family relationships.

Do Salukis shed a lot?

Salukis are low shedders. Their short, silky coat sheds lightly throughout the year.

Occasional brushing helps manage loose hair and keeps the coat healthy. Grooming needs are minimal.

Are Salukis easy to train?

Salukis are intelligent but independent thinkers. Training requires patience, consistency, and gentle methods.

Positive reinforcement and calm training environments work best. Harsh techniques are not recommended for this sensitive breed.

Similar Breeds You Might Like

If you’re interested in the Saluki, you may also enjoy learning about these similar sighthound breeds:

Afghan Hound – A graceful sighthound known for elegance and independence.
Greyhound – A fast, gentle breed valued for speed and calm temperament.
Whippet – A smaller sighthound known for affection and athletic ability.

🐾 Lisa’s Picks for Salukis

As someone who has worked with dogs for over 50 years—including more than 20 years helping with housebreaking and everyday care—I’m often asked for product recommendations. I’ve found that a few simple items can make a big difference in a dog’s comfort and daily routine.

If you have a Saluki or are planning to bring one into your home, these products and tips can help support your journey together.

🛏️ 1. Dog Beds

👉 My Tip: Waterproof Bed Protection (My Personal Favorite Trick)

One thing I personally do is use twin-size waterproof mattress covers over larger dog beds. They’re easy to wash, protect the bed beneath, and save money long-term—especially helpful for puppies, seniors, or heavy shedders. You can find different colors and patterns that fit your decor.

For tiny dog beds, you can use waterproof pillow covers that fit over the beds to protect them and save money long-term.

I use the same idea around the house, too. Washable, waterproof couch covers are a simple way to protect furniture from dirt, shedding, and accidents—especially helpful with puppies, seniors, or dogs that love the couch.

* Orthopedic Foam Dog Beds:
A high-quality orthopedic bed is one of the best investments you can make for your dog. I recommend these for every breed, once they are out of the chewing stage, especially as they age. They provide joint support, improve comfort, and help dogs truly rest.

* Tough Dog Beds for Dogs That Chew:
If your dog tends to chew or destroy their bedding, a standard plush bed may not last long. In these cases, I recommend tough, chew-resistant dog beds made with reinforced materials.
These are designed to hold up better against digging, scratching, and chewing, and can save you from constantly replacing beds. While no bed is completely indestructible, choosing a more durable option can make a big difference.

* Puppies need Simple Washable Bedding:
For young puppies that are still learning house training, I often suggest starting with simple, washable blankets instead of an expensive dog bed.
Thick towels, fleece throws, or washable pads work very well during this stage. They’re easy to clean, quick to replace, and help protect your main dog beds until your puppy is more reliable. Once house training is more consistent, you can transition to a more permanent, supportive bed.

✂️ 2. Proper Grooming Tools for the Saluki Coat

Salukis may have either feathered or smooth coats, but both coat types are generally easy to maintain with regular grooming.

For feathered Salukis, a pin brush works well for regular brushing to remove loose hair and prevent tangles in the feathering around the ears, legs, tail, and chest. A metal comb is also useful for working through finer feathered areas where mats can occasionally develop.

For smooth-coated Salukis, a soft brush or rubber grooming brush helps remove loose hair and maintain the coat’s sleek appearance and natural shine.

Salukis are generally light shedders, and regular grooming helps keep the coat clean and healthy while providing a good opportunity to check the skin, nails, ears, and overall condition of this elegant sighthound.

Regular brushing:

Helps prevent tangles in feathered areas
Removes loose hair
Keeps the coat healthy and elegant

🦴 3. Treats (Great for All Dogs)

Jerky Treats for Dogs: Almost all dogs love soft, easy-to-break NATURAL jerky treats. They’re perfect for rewarding good behavior without overfeeding. Soft jerky treats provide protein and are easy to chew.
Tiny Treats for Small Dogs
For small dogs, I recommend using very tiny, NATURAL training treats that are soft and easy to chew. This lets you reward often without overfeeding.

Stronger Chew Treats for Larger Dogs
Dogs that enjoy a more robust chewing experience will benefit from stronger chew treats. Some larger dogs may still go through them quickly, while others will take more time—so it often depends on the individual dog.

👉 My Tip: Check Ingredient Labels

I always recommend checking the ingredient label when choosing treats at the store. Dogs don’t need added sugar or artificial ingredients, and some treats can upset their stomach or cause diarrhea. Look for all-natural ingredient labels, and single ingredient or few ingredient labels are preferred.

It’s important to note that even among the same breed, some dogs enjoy chewing more than others, and many have preferences for certain types of chews. If you notice bleeding gums during chewing, it’s a good idea to have your dog examined by a veterinarian to rule out any dental issues.

🧠 4. Enrichment Toys for Mental Stimulation

Salukis are intelligent, so giving them something to do is important.

An enrichment toy can help:

Prevent boredom
Reduce unwanted behaviors
Keep their mind engaged

When choosing an enrichment toy, think about your dog’s personality and needs. Some dogs love puzzle toys and mental challenges, while others are happier with something they can chew or carry around.

🐕 5. Safe, Comfortable Harness, Collar & Leash

From my experience, choosing the right walking gear can make a big difference in both safety and control. Some harnesses and collars are designed to help prevent dogs from slipping out, which is especially important for strong or easily startled dogs, and those are the types I personally recommend for safety.

Harness: A quality, comfortable properly fitted harness can make walks more comfortable and easier to manage—especially for dogs that tend to pull or get excited outdoors. If you have a dog that tries to wiggle out of their harness, search for an “escape proof” harness that has an extra strap towards the back.

Collar: I use and prefer safety martingale collars, as they can help prevent dogs from backing out of their collar while still being more gentle than traditional collars when used correctly.

Leash: Choose a lightweight leash for small dogs and a sturdier, heavier leash for larger dogs to ensure good control. Nylon leashes are strong and long-lasting. Some leashes also include a comfortable padded handle.

👉 My Tip: Avoid Retractable Leashes

I don’t recommend retractable leashes, as they can break and tangle easily and create safety issues and tripping hazards.

💡 Lisa’s Tip:

You don’t need a lot of products to care for a dog well… just the right ones. Focus on comfort, consistency, and routine, and you’ll make life easier for both you and your dog.

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