Dalmatian vs Saluki
Compare the Dalmatian to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dalmatians and Salukis.
Dalmatian
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
45-55 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Dalmatian
Saluki
Origin Country
Croatia
Iraq
Origin Year
1600 AD
-6000 BC
Dalmatian
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dalmatian
Saluki
Dalmatian
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dalmatian
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
High
High
Dalmatian
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Dalmatian
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Dalmatian
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dalmatian
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dalmatian
Saluki
Average Lifespan
13-16 Years
12-14 Years
Dalmatian
Saluki
Dalmatian
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dalmatian
Saluki
