The beautiful dog depicted is a Saluki and is a dog companion to the desert dwelling bedouin.
Contrary to Freeper dogma, dogs are part of the desert culture. They are still prized today for their beauty and grace.
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Historically, Salukis were used by nomadic tribes for hunting. Typical quarry included gazelles, hares, foxes and jackals.[2] In one Bedouin method of hunting hares, the hunter rides close to the quarry on a camel while holding the Saluki, which he throws towards the prey while at speed, giving the dog a running start.[6] Another method, primarily used in hunting gazelles, involved the use of a hawk to gouge out the eyes of the prey, so that a Saluki can then bring down the blinded animal.[7] .