Italian Greyhound vs Saluki
Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Salukis.
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Origin Country
Turkey
Iraq
Origin Year
-1000 BC
-6000 BC
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Italian Greyhound
Saluki
