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Name	Saluki	Ibizan Hound	Spanish Greyhound
Origins	Fertile Crescent	Spain	Spain
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Persian Greyhound Gazelle Hound	Ibizan Warren Hound Podenco Ibicenco Ca Eivissenc	Galgo Spanish Galgo Spanish Greyhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Ibizan Hound? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound weight comparison:	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	Male: 44-53 pounds (20–24 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16-20 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound height comparison:	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	22-29 inches (56-74 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound?	Frequent: The Saluki is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Ibizan Hound is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound intelligence:	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound trainability comparison.	Saluki dogs are easy to train. See more.	Ibizan Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound?	Saluki dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Ibizan Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Saluki dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Ibizan Hound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Intelligent Loyal Quiet Reserved	Active Stubborn Independent Clownish Intelligent Engaging	Affectionate Gentle Quiet Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Saluki dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Spanish Greyhound 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: Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound?	Average: Saluki dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Ibizan Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spanish Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound social needs comparison:	Saluki dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Ibizan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Saluki dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Ibizan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Spanish Greyhound 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?	Saluki dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Ibizan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Ibizan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound?	Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Ibizan Hound barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Spanish Greyhound barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound?	Very house-friendly dog the Saluki breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Ibizan Hound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Spanish Greyhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Saluki dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ibizan Hound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Spanish Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Saluki bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Ibizan Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spanish Greyhound 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 Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Ibizan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spanish Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound mouthiness comparison:	Saluki dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Ibizan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound?	The Saluki is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Ibizan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Eye Problems Bloat Deafness Seizures Thyroid Disorder	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Saluki should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Ibizan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Spanish Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Saluki, Ibizan Hound and Spanish Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Saluki: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Ibizan Hound: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Spanish Greyhound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	2.5 to 4 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? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Saluki has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low: The Ibizan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Spanish Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound coat comparison:	Smooth	Wiry Smooth	Smooth
Colors What are the original Saluki, Ibizan Hound and Spanish Greyhound color?	Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Fawn Golden Chocolate	Red White	Black Red White Yellow Cinnamon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound? Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Ibizan Hound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound? Saluki or Ibizan Hound or {name3 shedding:	Saluki dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Ibizan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound?	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Ibizan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Saluki is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Ibizan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Spanish Greyhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Good With Comparison

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

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound 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: Saluki or Ibizan Hound or Spanish Greyhound? 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: Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound?	Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Ibizan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spanish Greyhound 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.

Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound 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 Saluki and Ibizan Hound and Spanish Greyhound have?	4-8 puppies	6-12 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Saluki vs Ibizan Hound vs Spanish Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1978 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	No data available

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