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.
Compare the Dalmatian to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Salukis.
Breed Name | Dalmatian | Saluki |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
Lifespan | 13-16 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
Height | 19-24 in. | 21-28 in. |
Weight | 45-55 lb | 35-65 lb |
Intelligence | Average | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | Croatia (Hrvatska) | Iraq |
Origin Year | 1600 AD | 6000 BC |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | No |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | Yes | No |
Medium Yard | Yes | No |
Large Yard | Yes | No |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 85°F | 50°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | High |
Exercise Required | High | Very High |
Top Running Speed | 35 mph | 42 mph |
Strength | High | High |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Shedding | Medium | Low |
Dander | Medium | Low |
Drool Amount | None | Low |
Breed Name | Dalmatian | Saluki |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
Family/Pack | Yes | No |
Independent | No | Yes |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
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 | High |
Protection | Average | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
Watch | Average | Average |
Breed Name | Dalmatian | Saluki |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 13-16 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Allergies | Yes | No |
Deafness | Yes | No |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
Iris Sphincter Dysplasia | Yes | No |
Skin Allergies | Yes | No |
Urolithiasis | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Dalmatian | Saluki |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | No |
Hair | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Straight | Yes | No |
Silky | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
White & Black | Yes | No |
White & Lemon | Yes | No |
White & Liver Brown | Yes | No |
White & Orange | Yes | No |
White, Black, & Tan | Yes | No |
White, Liver, & Tan | Yes | No |
Black | No | Yes |
Black&tan | No | Yes |
Brown | No | Yes |
Cream | No | Yes |
Grizzle | No | Yes |
Red | No | Yes |
Tan | No | Yes |
Tri-color | No | Yes |
White | No | Yes |