Labrador Retriever vs Saluki – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Labrador Retriever | Saluki |
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Origins | ![]() ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Gun Dog | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 1 | 123 |
Reviews | 3 | 1 |
Rate |
Other Names | Labrador, Lab | Gazelle Hound, Persian Greyhound |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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