Saluki vs Thai Ridgeback
Compare the Saluki to the Thai Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Thai Ridgebacks.
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Origin Country
Iraq
Thailand
Origin Year
-6000 BC
1650 AD
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Saluki
Thai Ridgeback
