Pug vs Saluki
Compare the Pug to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Salukis.
Pug
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Saluki
Origin Country
China
Iraq
Origin Year
-206 BC
-6000 BC
Pug
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Saluki
Pug
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Saluki
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Very High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Pug
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Pug
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Pug
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pug
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Saluki
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Pug
Saluki
Pug
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pug
Saluki
