Boxer vs Saluki
Compare the Boxer to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Salukis.
Boxer
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Saluki
Origin Country
Germany
Iraq
Origin Year
1894 AD
-6000 BC
Boxer
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Saluki
Boxer
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
High
High
Boxer
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Boxer
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boxer
Saluki
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Saluki
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Boxer
Saluki
Boxer
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Saluki
