Guide on Deciding Betweeen the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki.

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Bluetick Coonhound Versus Saluki: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound or the Saluki.

Bluetick Coonhound versus Saluki: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki are Hound Dogs. This means both the Bluetick Coonhound 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.

Bluetick Coonhound versus Saluki: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki

Factor Bluetick Coonhound Saluki
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 14 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Height 23 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder 23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 4/5
Weight 45 to 100 pounds 35 to 70 pounds
Easygoing 1/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $830 No Data
Price Range $465 – $1200 No Data
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 68.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound is 72 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 Bluetick Coonhound. 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki

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

    • Bluetick Coonhounds 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.

    The Similarities Between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki

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

    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki are very easy to groom.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Bluetick Coonhound versus Saluki

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

    Bluetick Coonhounds weigh 45 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Bluetick Coonhounds are 23 to 30 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 Bluetick Coonhound versus Saluki

    The lifespan of Bluetick Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhounds is 11.0 years.

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

    Salukis live longer than Bluetick Coonhounds.

    Temperament of the Saluki Versus the Bluetick Coonhound

    The Bluetick Coonhound has a better temperament than the Saluki.

    This is because the temperament score for the Bluetick Coonhound is 100.0 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 100.0 percent, the Bluetick Coonhound has an above-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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki by measuring the temperaments of 2 Bluetick Coonhounds and 67 Salukis.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bluetick Coonhound versus Saluki

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Salukis do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bluetick Coonhounds shed more than Salukis?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Saluki

    Bluetick Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Salukis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Saluki?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Salukis are very easy to groom.

    Does the Bluetick Coonhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saluki?

    Bluetick Coonhounds 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 Bluetick Coonhounds Bark and Howl? What about Salukis?

    Bluetick Coonhounds 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 Bluetick Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Salukis Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bluetick Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Bluetick Coonhound vs. Saluki

    Bluetick Coonhounds 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 Bluetick Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Salukis Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bluetick Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

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

    Bluetick Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Salukis get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Bluetick Coonhounds good family dogs? What about Salukis?

    Bluetick Coonhounds 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 Bluetick Coonhounds and Salukis?

    Bluetick Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Bluetick Coonhound Easier to Train than the Saluki?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are not easy to train.

    Salukis are very easy to train.

    Is the Bluetick Coonhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Saluki?

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Salukis do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Bluetick Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Salukis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Saluki better suits you and your family.