Saluki vs Lurcher
Compare the Saluki to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Lurchers.
Saluki
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-15 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Lurcher
Origin Country
Iraq
Ireland
Origin Year
-6000 BC
1400 AD
Saluki
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Lurcher
Saluki
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Saluki
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Saluki
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Saluki
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Saluki
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-15 Years
Saluki
Lurcher
Saluki
Lurcher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Saluki
Lurcher
