Border Collie
VS
Saluki
Border Collie vs Saluki
Compare Border Collie and Saluki side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Border Collie
Saluki
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
55 – 71 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
2/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
5/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Saluki
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Medium
Summary
About Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium, athletic herding dog known for intense focus, high intelligence and very high energy. Developed to work sheep all day, it excels in herding, sports and training. It needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and structured guidance in an active home.
About Saluki
The Saluki is an ancient, elegant sighthound known for speed, endurance, and a calm, sensitive nature. Gentle yet independent, it needs kind training, secure space to sprint, moderate grooming for its fine coat, and careful handling of strong chase and prey instincts.
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