Collie vs Saluki
Compare the Collie to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Salukis.
Collie
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Saluki
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Iraq
Origin Year
1800 AD
-6000 BC
Collie
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Saluki
Collie
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Collie
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Collie
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Saluki
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Collie
Saluki
Collie
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Saluki
