Saluki vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Saluki to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Iraq
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-6000 BC
1800 AD
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Saluki
Welsh Sheepdog
