Saluki vs Scottish Deerhound
Compare the Saluki to the Scottish Deerhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Scottish Deerhounds.
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-11 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
28-32 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Origin Country
Iraq
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-6000 BC
1600 AD
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-11 Years
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
