Great Pyrenees vs Saluki
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Salukis.
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Origin Country
Spain
Iraq
Origin Year
-3000 BC
-6000 BC
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Short
Great Pyrenees
Saluki
