Saluki vs Kishu Ken
Compare the Saluki to the Kishu Ken. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Kishu Kens.
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
18-21 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Origin Country
Iraq
Japan
Origin Year
-6000 BC
-1000 BC
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Saluki
Kishu Ken
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Saluki
Kishu Ken
