A Detailed Comparison of the Beagle and the Saluki.

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Beagle Versus Saluki: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Beagle and the Saluki? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Beagle and the Saluki better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Beagle and the Saluki.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Beagle and the Saluki is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Beagle and for the Saluki. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Beagle and the Saluki.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Beagle or the Saluki.

Beagle versus Saluki: Overview

A very important difference between the Beagle and the Saluki is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Beagle is a small-sized dog while the Saluki is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Beagle and the Saluki are Hound Dogs. This means both the Beagle and the Saluki were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Beagle versus Saluki: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Beagle to the Saluki based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Beagle and the Saluki

FactorBeagleSaluki
Tolerates Being Alone1/51/5
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
General Health1/54/5
Easy To Train1/54/5
Life Span10 to 15 years12 to 14 years
Height13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight18 to 30 pounds35 to 70 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather2/52/5
Good For Novice Owners3/52/5
Does NOT Shed3/54/5
Does NOT chew on things3/52/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living4/51/5
Easygoing2/51/5
Tolerates Hot Weather4/53/5
Easy To Groom4/54/5
Intelligence4/54/5
NOT Rambunctious2/51/5
Minimal Exercise Needs2/51/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Kid-Friendly5/54/5
Dog Friendly5/54/5
Friendly Toward Strangers5/51/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight1/55/5
Low Prey Drive1/51/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl1/55/5
Tendency NOT to Wander1/51/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor1/54/5
Potential For Playfulness5/55/5
Average Lifespan12.5 years13.0 years
Average Price$1160No Data
Price Range$650 – $1450No Data
Temperament Score79.7 percent68.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Advanced Cardiac Evaluation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Eye Examination
  • FACTOR VII Deficiency
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • MLS
  • Patellar Luxation
    		• No Data
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)7243

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Beagle in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Saluki. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Beagle is 71 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Saluki is 74 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Saluki is a better pet than the Beagle. So, you should get the Saluki!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Beagle and the Saluki so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Beagle and the Saluki

    Below is a list of where the Beagle and the Saluki are most different:

    • Beagles have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Salukis are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Beagles are not easy to train. However, Salukis are very easy to train.
    • Beagles adapt well to apartment living. However, Salukis do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Beagles are very friendly towards strangers. However, Salukis are not very friendly towards strangers.
    • Beagles gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Salukis are not prone to gaining weight easily.
    • Beagles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Salukis are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Beagles do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Salukis do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.

    The Similarities Between the Beagle and the Saluki

    The Beagle and the Saluki are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Beagle and the Saluki are most similar:

    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki can tolerate hot weather.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki are very easy to groom.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Beagle and the Saluki are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Beagle versus Saluki

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Beagle and the Saluki.

    Beagles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Beagles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Salukis weigh 35 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Salukis are 23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Beagle versus Saluki

    The lifespan of Beagles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Beagles is 12.5 years.

    The lifespan of Salukis is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Salukis is 13.0 years.

    Salukis live longer than Beagles.

    Temperament of the Saluki Versus the Beagle

    The Beagle has a better temperament than the Saluki.

    This is because the temperament score for the Beagle is 79.7 percent while the temperament score for the Saluki is 68.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 79.7 percent, the Beagle has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 68.7 percent, the Saluki has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Beagle and the Saluki by measuring the temperaments of 79 Beagles and 67 Salukis.

    The Intelligence of the Beagle versus the Intelligence of the Saluki

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    Beagle Saluki
    Intelligence Rank 72 out of 130 dog breeds 43 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
    • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
    • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
    • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

    Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Beagle has an obedience intelligence rank of 72 out of 130 dog breeds. The Beagle belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Beagles tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.

    The Saluki has an obedience intelligence rank of 43 out of 130 dog breeds. The Saluki belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Salukis tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Saluki is more intelligent than the Beagle.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Beagle versus Saluki

    Beagles do not like to be left alone.

    Salukis do not like to be left alone.

    Do Beagles shed more than Salukis?

    Beagles shed moderately.

    Salukis do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Beagle or the Saluki

    Beagles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Salukis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Beagle or the Saluki?

    Beagles are very easy to groom.

    Salukis are very easy to groom.

    Does the Beagle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saluki?

    Beagles have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Salukis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Beagles Bark and Howl? What about Salukis?

    Beagles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Salukis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Beagles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Salukis Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Beagles cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Salukis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Beagle vs. Saluki

    Beagles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Salukis have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Beagles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Salukis Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Beagles can tolerate hot weather.

    Salukis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Beagle or the Saluki?

    Beagles get along very well with other dogs.

    Salukis get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Beagles good family dogs? What about Salukis?

    Beagles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Salukis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Beagles and Salukis?

    Beagles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Salukis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Beagle Easier to Train than the Saluki?

    Beagles are not easy to train.

    Salukis are very easy to train.

    Is the Beagle Better for Apartment Owners than the Saluki?

    Beagles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Salukis do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Beagle or the Saluki?

    Beagles are OK for new dog owners.

    Salukis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Beagle versus Saluki. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Beagle and the Saluki better suits you and your family.