Golden Retriever vs Saluki
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Salukis.
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Iraq
Origin Year
1865 AD
-6000 BC
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Golden Retriever
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Saluki
