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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Dalmatian is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Saluki is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Dalmatian is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The Dalmatian is very easy to groom. The Saluki has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Dalmatian has an average tendency to bark. The Saluki will rarely bark.
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| 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 |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| 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 |