Comparison: Greyhound and Saluki

Greyhound and Saluki are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Greyhound
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Saluki
Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
GreyhoundSaluki
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originUnited KingdomIran
CategoryGiantLarge
Height at withers68–76 cm58–71 cm
Weight27–40 kg16–30 kg
Life span10–14 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Aerodynamic lean build with a deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, rose ears
  • Long, sabre-like tail
  • Lean and graceful with feathering on ears and tail
  • Long thin legs, slim body
  • Colours from cream to black, often solid
CoatShort, fine, close coat.Smooth coat with feathering on ears and tail.
PurposeAn ancient British sighthound for racing and hare coursing; the fastest dog, over 65 km/h.An ancient Middle Eastern sighthound hunting gazelles in the desert; one of the oldest domesticated dog breeds.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.