Saluki vs Hovawart
Compare the Saluki to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Hovawarts.
Saluki
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Hovawart
Origin Country
Iraq
Germany
Origin Year
-6000 BC
1210 AD
Saluki
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Hovawart
Saluki
Hovawart
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Hovawart
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Saluki
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Saluki
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Saluki
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Saluki
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Saluki
Hovawart
Saluki
Hovawart
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Saluki
Hovawart
