Comparison: Saluki and Whippet

Saluki and Whippet are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Saluki
Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Whippet
Photo: Winky, CC BY 2.0, source
SalukiWhippet
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originIranUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers58–71 cm44–51 cm
Weight16–30 kg12–15 kg
Life span12–14 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Lean and graceful with feathering on ears and tail
  • Long thin legs, slim body
  • Colours from cream to black, often solid
  • Medium sighthound, 44-51 cm
  • Short smooth coat of any colour
  • Rose ears
CoatSmooth coat with feathering on ears and tail.Short, fine coat, all colours.
PurposeAn ancient Middle Eastern sighthound hunting gazelles in the desert; one of the oldest domesticated dog breeds.A smaller English sighthound bred for racing and rabbit coursing by miners; the ´poor man's racehorse´.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.