Saluki vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Saluki to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Saint Bernards.
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-10 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Iraq
Switzerland
Origin Year
-6000 BC
1695 AD
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-10 Years
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Saluki
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Saluki
Saint Bernard
