Greyhound vs Saluki
Compare the Greyhound to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Salukis.
Greyhound
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Saluki
Origin Country
Egypt
Iraq
Origin Year
-4000 BC
-6000 BC
Greyhound
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Saluki
Greyhound
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Saluki
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
High
High
Greyhound
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Greyhound
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Greyhound
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Saluki
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Greyhound
Saluki
Greyhound
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Greyhound
Saluki
