Saluki
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Saluki vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Saluki and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 71 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Saluki
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Medium
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
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 German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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