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Name	German Pinscher	American Hairless Terrier	Saluki
Origins	Germany	United States	Fertile Crescent
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	136	126	123
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher	No data available	Persian Greyhound Gazelle Hound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? Which is the smallest dog, German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or American Hairless Terrier? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki weight comparison:	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)	5-16 pounds (2.5-7 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	10.5 pounds (2.6 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki height comparison:	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)	7-16 inches (18-41 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	11.5 inches (29.5 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? Which is more expensive?	$1400-$1600	$300-$500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The American Hairless Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Saluki is easier than average to get.

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki trainability comparison.	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Saluki dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Saluki dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Saluki dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar	Playful Loving Alert Intelligent Lively Inquisitive	Aloof Intelligent Loyal Quiet Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Saluki dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki?	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: American Hairless Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Saluki dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki social needs comparison:	German Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Saluki dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Saluki dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Pinscher dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Saluki dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki playfulness comparison:	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.	The American Hairless Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki?	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The American Hairless Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Pinscher indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the American Hairless Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Saluki breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: American Hairless Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Saluki dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	American Hairless Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 American Hairless Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Saluki bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Hairless Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki mouthiness comparison:	German Pinscher dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Saluki dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki?	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The American Hairless Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Saluki is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The American Hairless Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Saluki should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki lifespan comparison. How long do German Pinscher, American Hairless Terrier and Saluki breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of American Hairless Terrier: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Saluki: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki energy level comparison:	German Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.	American Hairless Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Saluki dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	American Hairless Terrier dogs exercise need is minimal.	Saluki dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	German Pinscher dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Hairless Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Saluki dogs don't need too much sleep.
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German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The American Hairless Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Saluki has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki coat comparison:	Dense Shiny Smooth	Hairless	Smooth
Colors What are the original German Pinscher, American Hairless Terrier and Saluki color?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black White Spotted Speckled	Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Fawn Golden Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The American Hairless Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or {name3 shedding:	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Saluki dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki?	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Hairless Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Hairless Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Saluki is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Saluki dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? Which dog is more friendly?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Saluki dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Saluki dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki?	Yes German Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Hairless Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Saluki dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Hairless Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Hairless Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Pinscher or American Hairless Terrier or Saluki? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki?	Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Hairless Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can German Pinscher and American Hairless Terrier and Saluki have?	6-8 puppies	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies
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German Pinscher vs American Hairless Terrier vs Saluki Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available	No data available

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