Dutch Kooikerhondje
VS
Saluki
Dutch Kooikerhondje vs Saluki
Compare Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Saluki
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 42 cm
55 – 71 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Saluki
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Medium
Summary
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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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