Dalmatian vs Saluki

Compare the Dalmatian to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Salukis.

Dalmatian vs Saluki
Dalmatian
Saluki
Dalmatian
Saluki
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General Details
Dalmatian
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Dalmatian
Saluki
Origin Country
Croatia
Iraq
Origin Year
1600 AD
-6000 BC
Temperament
Dalmatian
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Dalmatian
Saluki
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Dalmatian
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Dalmatian
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Dalmatian
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Dalmatian
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Dalmatian
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Dalmatian
Saluki
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Dalmatian
Saluki
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Dalmatian
Saluki
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Kidney stones
Iris sphincter dysplasia
Skin allergies
Hypothyroidism
Hemangiosarcoma
Cardiomyopathy
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Dalmatian
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Dalmatian
Saluki
Breed Colors
White and Black
White and Liver Brown
Black
Black and Tan
Brown
Cream
Red
Tan
White
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