Labrador Retriever vs Saluki – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Labrador Retriever	Saluki
Origins	England Canada	Fertile Crescent
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	1	123
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Other Names	Labrador, Lab	Gazelle Hound, Persian Greyhound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club 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 United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	No set
Price	$1000-$2000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Labrador Retriever vs Saluki

Size	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)

Hair & Care - Labrador Retriever vs Saluki

Coat	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Smooth
Colors	Yellow Chocolate Black	Chocolate Fawn Red White Tan Cream Golden Silver Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.	Salukis shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Labrador Retriever vs Saluki

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Aloof Quiet Loyal Intelligent Reserved
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Saluki's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.	Salukis are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.	Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Salukis don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Salukis are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Salukis need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Salukis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.	Salukis can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Salukis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Salukis have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Salukis have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Salukis are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Salukis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Labrador Retriever vs Saluki

Stranger Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Salukis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Salukis are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Salukis are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Salukis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Salukis usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Salukis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Labrador Retriever vs Saluki

Health Issues	The Labrador Retriever 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.
Health Problems	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Salukis are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Salukis have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Salukis don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Low.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.	The Saluki is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Labrador Retriever vs Saluki

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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