Bigchopper 36 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Why do the Arabs paint red socks on their saluki's ? Can only think it distinction between two similar dogs or like a tribal war paint may be? Any one know the answer? Quote Link to post
running addiction 207 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 It's henna pal think it's got antibacterial properties, may also toughen the feet I'm sure i heard it's used to cool the dogs feet or stop them from burning in the hot desert? But don't hold me to that one I might have just made that up lol sure someone will put me right 1 Quote Link to post
deanflute 550 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I think it's also a traditional thing Quote Link to post
Brigzy 1,298 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 No mate, it's nothing to do with warpaint. Henna has a tradition of being an antiseptic and a coolant, also some think it hardens the pads, but none of this has been scientifically proven. It's more of a Beduin/traditional thing; the more modern Arab breeders don't bother with it. Quote Link to post
Bigchopper 36 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I feel enlightened thanks ? Quote Link to post
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