Saluki vs Whippet
Compare the Saluki to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Salukis and Whippets.
Saluki
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Saluki
Whippet
Origin Country
Iraq
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-6000 BC
1610 AD
Saluki
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Saluki
Whippet
Saluki
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Saluki
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
42 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Saluki
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Saluki
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Saluki
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Saluki
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Saluki
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Saluki
Whippet
Saluki
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Saluki
Whippet
