Saluki
VS
Border Terrier
Saluki vs Border Terrier
Compare Saluki and Border Terrier 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
Saluki
Border Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 71 cm
28 – 40 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Saluki
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Medium
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
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.
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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