Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Saluki Versus Sealyham Terrier: Introduction
- Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier: Overview
- Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier
- Lifespan of Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier
- Temperament of the Saluki Versus the Sealyham Terrier
- The Intelligence of the Saluki versus the Intelligence of the Sealyham Terrier
- The Popularity of Saluki versus Popularity of Sealyham Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier
- Do Salukis shed more than Sealyham Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Saluki or the Sealyham Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Saluki or the Sealyham Terrier?
- Does the Saluki Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sealyham Terrier?
- Do Salukis Bark and Howl? What about Sealyham Terriers?
- Can Salukis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Saluki vs. Sealyham Terrier
- Can Salukis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Saluki or the Sealyham Terrier?
- Are Salukis good family dogs? What about Sealyham Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Salukis and Sealyham Terriers?
- Is the Saluki Easier to Train than the Sealyham Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saluki
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sealyham Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Saluki Versus Sealyham Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier? 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 Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier 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 Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier 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 Saluki and for the Sealyham Terrier. 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 Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Saluki or the Sealyham Terrier.
Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Saluki is a large-sized dog while the Sealyham Terrier is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Sealyham Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Saluki to the Sealyham Terrier 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 Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier
Factor | Saluki | Sealyham Terrier |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 12 to 14 years |
Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Height | 23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder | Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Weight | 35 to 70 pounds | 22 to 24 pounds |
Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 1/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 13.0 years |
Average Price | $2250 | No Data |
Price Range | $2250 – $2250 | No Data |
Temperament Score | 68.7 percent | 100.0 percent |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 127 | 157 |
Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 43 | 56 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Saluki 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 Sealyham Terrier. 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 Saluki is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Sealyham Terrier is 80 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Sealyham Terrier is a better pet than the Saluki. So, you should get the Sealyham Terrier!
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 Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier
Below is a list of where the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier
The Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier.
Salukis weigh 35 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Salukis are 23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Sealyham Terriers weigh 22 to 24 pounds when fully grown. Sealyham Terriers are Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier
The lifespan of Salukis is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Salukis is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Sealyham Terriers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Sealyham Terriers is 13.0 years.
Temperament of the Saluki Versus the Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier has a better temperament than the Saluki.
This is because the temperament score for the Sealyham Terrier 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 68.7 percent, the Saluki has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Sealyham Terrier has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 67 Salukis and 1 Sealyham Terriers.
The Intelligence of the Saluki versus the Intelligence of the Sealyham Terrier
Saluki | Sealyham Terrier | |
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Intelligence Rank | 43 out of 130 dog breeds | 56 out of 130 dog breeds |
Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions | Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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:
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 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 Sealyham Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 56 out of 130 dog breeds. The Sealyham Terrier belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Sealyham Terriers tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.
The Saluki is more intelligent than the Sealyham Terrier.
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.
The Popularity of Saluki versus Popularity of Sealyham Terrier
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 Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Saluki is more popular with dog owners than the Sealyham Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Saluki is 127 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sealyham Terrier is 157 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Saluki
Popularity of Sealyham Terrier
Year | Saluki Popularity Rank | Sealyham Terrier Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 115 | 158 |
2014 | 134 | 169 |
2015 | 132 | 158 |
2016 | 125 | 155 |
2017 | 123 | 150 |
2018 | 120 | 164 |
2019 | 125 | 154 |
2020 | 144 | 148 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier
Salukis do not like to be left alone.
Sealyham Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Salukis shed more than Sealyham Terriers?
Salukis do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Sealyham Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Saluki or the Sealyham Terrier
Salukis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Sealyham Terriers drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Saluki or the Sealyham Terrier?
Salukis are very easy to groom.
Sealyham Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Saluki Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sealyham Terrier?
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.
Sealyham Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Salukis Bark and Howl? What about Sealyham Terriers?
Salukis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Sealyham Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Salukis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Salukis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Sealyham Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Saluki vs. Sealyham Terrier
Salukis have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Sealyham Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Salukis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Salukis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Sealyham Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Saluki or the Sealyham Terrier?
Salukis get along very well with other dogs.
Sealyham Terriers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Salukis good family dogs? What about Sealyham Terriers?
Salukis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Sealyham Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Salukis and Sealyham Terriers?
Salukis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Sealyham Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Saluki Easier to Train than the Sealyham Terrier?
Salukis are very easy to train.
Sealyham Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Saluki Better for Apartment Owners than the Sealyham Terrier?
Salukis do not adapt well to apartment living.
Sealyham Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Saluki or the Sealyham Terrier?
Salukis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Sealyham Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
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 Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sealyham Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Sealyham Terrier 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 Sealyham Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Saluki and how the Sealyham Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Saluki and of the Sealyham Terrier to other breeds:
Saluki Versus Other Dog Breeds
Saluki versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Saluki versus American Bulldog Saluki versus Plott Saluki versus Lakeland Terrier Saluki versus Korean Jindo Dog Saluki versus Black and Tan Coonhound Saluki versus German Pinscher Saluki versus Pomeranian Saluki versus Vizsla Saluki versus French Bulldog Saluki versus Golden Retriever Saluki versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Saluki versus Bolognese Saluki versus Labradoodle Saluki versus Siberian Husky Saluki versus Gordon Setter Saluki versus Chinook Saluki versus Shetland Sheepdog Saluki versus Xoloitzcuintli Saluki versus Border Terrier Saluki versus Brittany Saluki versus American Water Spaniel Saluki versus Karelian Bear Dog Saluki versus Goldendoodle Saluki versus Weimaraner
Sealyham Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Sealyham Terrier versus Puggle Sealyham Terrier versus Lowchen Sealyham Terrier versus Leonberger Sealyham Terrier versus Bulldog Sealyham Terrier versus Finnish Lapphund Sealyham Terrier versus Spanish Mastiff Sealyham Terrier versus King Shepherd Sealyham Terrier versus Plott Sealyham Terrier versus Lhasa Apso Sealyham Terrier versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Sealyham Terrier versus Puli Sealyham Terrier versus Alaskan Klee Kai Sealyham Terrier versus Yorkipoo Sealyham Terrier versus Pekingese Sealyham Terrier versus Australian Terrier Sealyham Terrier versus Finnish Lapphund Sealyham Terrier versus Pointer Sealyham Terrier versus Cairn Terrier Sealyham Terrier versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Sealyham Terrier versus King Shepherd Sealyham Terrier versus Cesky Terrier Sealyham Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog Sealyham Terrier versus Norfolk Terrier Sealyham Terrier versus Lhasapoo Sealyham Terrier versus Shiba Inu
Conclusion: Saluki versus Sealyham Terrier. 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 Saluki and the Sealyham Terrier better suits you and your family.