Saluki
VS
Hovawart
Saluki vs Hovawart
Compare Saluki and Hovawart 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
Hovawart
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 71 cm
58 – 70 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
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
4/5
Characteristics
Saluki
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Medium
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
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 Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
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