Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Havanese Versus Saluki: Introduction
- Havanese versus Saluki: Overview
- Havanese versus Saluki: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Saluki
- The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Saluki
- Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Saluki
- Lifespan of Havanese versus Saluki
- Temperament of the Saluki Versus the Havanese
- Price of Havanese versus Price of Saluki
- Adopting the Havanese versus Adopting the Saluki
- The Popularity of Havanese versus Popularity of Saluki
- Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Saluki
- Do Havaneses shed more than Salukis?
- Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Saluki
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Saluki?
- Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saluki?
- Do Havaneses Bark and Howl? What about Salukis?
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Salukis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Saluki
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Salukis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Saluki?
- Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Salukis?
- How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Salukis?
- Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Saluki?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Havanese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saluki
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Havanese versus Saluki. Which One is a Better Pet?
Havanese Versus Saluki: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Havanese 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 Havanese 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 Havanese and the Saluki.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Havanese 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 Havanese 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 Havanese 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 Havanese or the Saluki.
Havanese versus Saluki: Overview
A very important difference between the Havanese and the Saluki is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Havanese is a small-sized dog while the Saluki is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Havanese belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Saluki belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs 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.
Havanese versus Saluki: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Havanese 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 Havanese and the Saluki
| Factor | Havanese | Saluki |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 13 pounds | 35 to 70 pounds |
| Height | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $2180 | $2250 |
| Price Range | $1700 – $2750 | $2250 – $2250 |
| Temperament Score | 81.8 percent | 68.7 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 23 | 127 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Havanese 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 Havanese is 91 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Saluki is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Havanese is a better pet than the Saluki. So, you should get the Havanese!
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 Havanese and the Saluki so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Saluki
Below is a list of where the Havanese and the Saluki are most different:
The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Saluki
The Havanese and the Saluki are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Havanese and the Saluki are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Saluki
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Havanese and the Saluki.
Havaneses weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Havaneses are 8 to 11 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 Havanese versus Saluki
The lifespan of Havaneses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Havaneses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Salukis is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Salukis is 13.0 years.
Havaneses live longer than Salukis.
Temperament of the Saluki Versus the Havanese
The Havanese has a better temperament than the Saluki.
This is because the temperament score for the Havanese is 81.8 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 81.8 percent, the Havanese 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 Havanese and the Saluki by measuring the temperaments of 11 Havaneses and 67 Salukis.
Price of Havanese versus Price of Saluki
The average price of the Havanese puppy is $2180. The price of the Havanese typically ranges from $1700 – $2750. However, the price of a Havanese can be as low as $600 and as high as $4550. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 647 Havanese puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Saluki puppy is $2250. The price of the Saluki typically ranges from $2250 – $2250. However, the price of the Saluki can be as low as $2250 and as high as $2250. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Saluki puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Saluki is more expensive than the Havanese.
| Havanese | Saluki | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2180 | $2250 |
| Price Range | $1700 to $2750 | $2250 to $2250 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Havanese and Saluki. For different price points, the charts show how many Havanese puppies or how many Saluki puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Havaneses. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Salukis
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Havanese puppy or the Saluki puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Havanese versus Adopting the Saluki
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Havaneses and many Salukis are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Havanese named Reese – Not Ready For Adoption – We Are Not Accepting Applications At This Time that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Havaneses like Reese – Not Ready For Adoption – We Are Not Accepting Applications At This Time on pefinder.com.
Also, like Havaneses, Salukis are also available for adoption. For example, Archie is a Male Saluki that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Salukis like Archie that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Picasso – Not Ready For Adoption is the name of another Havanese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Dexter O is an adorable Male Saluki on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Havaneses and Salukis that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Havanese versus Popularity of Saluki
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Havanese and the Saluki over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Havanese is more popular with dog owners than the Saluki. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Havanese is 23 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Saluki is 127 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Havanese
Popularity of Saluki
| Year | Havanese Popularity Rank | Saluki Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 115 |
| 2014 | 25 | 134 |
| 2015 | 24 | 132 |
| 2016 | 23 | 125 |
| 2017 | 23 | 123 |
| 2018 | 24 | 120 |
| 2019 | 22 | 125 |
| 2020 | 24 | 144 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Saluki
Havaneses do not like to be left alone.
Salukis do not like to be left alone.
Do Havaneses shed more than Salukis?
Havaneses 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 Havanese or the Saluki
Havaneses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Salukis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Saluki?
Havaneses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Salukis are very easy to groom.
Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saluki?
Havaneses 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 Havaneses Bark and Howl? What about Salukis?
Havaneses are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Salukis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Salukis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Havaneses can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Salukis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Saluki
Havaneses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Salukis have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Salukis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Havaneses 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 Havanese or the Saluki?
Havaneses get along very well with other dogs.
Salukis get along very well with other dogs.
Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Salukis?
Havaneses 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 Havaneses and Salukis?
Havaneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Salukis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Saluki?
Havaneses are very easy to train.
Salukis are very easy to train.
Is the Havanese Better for Apartment Owners than the Saluki?
Havaneses adapt very well to apartment living.
Salukis do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Havanese or the Saluki?
Havaneses are very good for new dog owners.
Salukis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Havanese
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Havanese that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Havanese:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saluki
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Saluki that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Saluki:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Havanese and how the Saluki compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Havanese and of the Saluki to other breeds:
Havanese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Havanese versus Great Dane Havanese versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Havanese versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Havanese versus Biewer Terrier Havanese versus Frenchton Havanese versus Mudi Havanese versus Collie Havanese versus English Toy Spaniel Havanese versus Cockapoo Havanese versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Havanese versus Tibetan Mastiff Havanese versus French Spaniel Havanese versus Dalmatian Havanese versus Peek A Poo Havanese versus Clumber Spaniel Havanese versus Brussels Griffon Havanese versus Irish Terrier Havanese versus Golden Retriever Havanese versus Pomsky Havanese versus Scottish Deerhound Havanese versus English Setter Havanese versus Braque du Bourbonnais Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff Havanese versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Havanese versus Bichon Frise
Saluki Versus Other Dog Breeds
Saluki versus Fila Brasileiro Saluki versus Akita Saluki versus Doberman Pinscher Saluki versus Newfoundland Saluki versus Pekingese Saluki versus Sloughi Saluki versus Shiba Inu Saluki versus Mal Shi Saluki versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Saluki versus Canaan Dog Saluki versus Biewer Terrier Saluki versus Sheepadoodle Saluki versus Estrela Mountain Dog Saluki versus Scottish Terrier Saluki versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Saluki versus German Wirehaired Pointer Saluki versus Keeshond Saluki versus Azawakh Saluki versus Brussels Griffon Saluki versus Bedlington Terrier Saluki versus Chow Chow Saluki versus Irish Setter Saluki versus Mudi Saluki versus Westiepoo Saluki versus Kooikerhondje
Conclusion: Havanese 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 Havanese and the Saluki better suits you and your family.