German Pinscher vs Saluki
Compare the German Pinscher to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Salukis.
German Pinscher
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Saluki
Origin Country
Germany
Iraq
Origin Year
1879 AD
-6000 BC
German Pinscher
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Saluki
German Pinscher
Saluki
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
High
High
German Pinscher
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
German Pinscher
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
German Pinscher
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Pinscher
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Saluki
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
German Pinscher
Saluki
German Pinscher
Saluki
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Pinscher
Saluki
