Last Updated: Jun 23, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Beagle Versus Saluki: Introduction
- Beagle versus Saluki: Overview
- Beagle versus Saluki: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Beagle and the Saluki
- The Similarities Between the Beagle and the Saluki
- Size Comparison of the Beagle versus Saluki
- Appearance (Colors) of the Beagle and the Saluki
- Lifespan of Beagle versus Saluki
- Temperament of the Saluki Versus the Beagle
- Price of Beagle versus Price of Saluki
- Adopting the Beagle versus Adopting the Saluki
- The Intelligence of the Beagle versus the Intelligence of the Saluki
- The Popularity of Beagle versus Popularity of Saluki
- Tolerates Being Alone: Beagle versus Saluki
- Do Beagles shed more than Salukis?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Beagle or the Saluki?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Beagle or the Saluki?
- Are Beagles good family dogs? What about Salukis?
- Is the Beagle Easier to Train than the Saluki?
- Which one drools more, the Beagle or the Saluki
- How Kid-friendly are Beagles and Salukis?
- Does the Beagle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saluki?
- Do Beagles Bark and Howl? What about Salukis?
- Can Beagles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Salukis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Beagle vs. Saluki
- Can Beagles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Salukis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Beagle Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Beagle versus Saluki. Which One is a Better Pet?
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
| Factor | Beagle | Saluki |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 15 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Height | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 18 to 30 pounds | 35 to 70 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 12.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $1210 | $2250 |
| Price Range | $700 – $1500 | $2250 – $2250 |
| Temperament Score | 79.7 percent | 68.7 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | |
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 5 | 127 |
| Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 72 | 43 |
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.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Saluki, we still believe that the Beagle is a better pet than the Saluki.
This is because Beagles are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Beagle will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Beagle :-). We are for the Beagle. So get a Beagle!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Beagle and the Saluki
Below is a list of where the Beagle and the Saluki are most different:
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:
Size Comparison of the Beagle versus Saluki
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Beagle and the Saluki.
The Beagle weighs 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. The Beagle is 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Saluki weighs 35 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Saluki is 23 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the Beagle and the Saluki
Beagle Colors
The Beagle comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Bicolor
- Black
- Brown / Chocolate
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- White / Cream
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Apricot / Beige
- Brindle
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Merle (Blue)
The Beagle comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Brown / Chocolate
- White / Cream
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Black
- Apricot / Beige
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
Saluki Colors
The Saluki comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Golden
- White / Cream
- Apricot / Beige
The Saluki comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Brown / Chocolate
Lifespan of Beagle versus Saluki
The lifespan of the Beagle is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Beagle is 12.5 years.
The lifespan of the Saluki is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Saluki is 13.0 years.
The Saluki lives longer than the Beagle.
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.
Price of Beagle versus Price of Saluki
The average price of the Beagle puppy is $1210. The price of the Beagle typically ranges from $700 – $1500. However, the price of a Beagle can be as low as $100 and as high as $4500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1086 Beagle 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 Beagle.
| Beagle | Saluki | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1210 | $2250 |
| Price Range | $700 to $1500 | $2250 to $2250 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Beagle and Saluki. For different price points, the charts show how many Beagle puppies or how many Saluki puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Beagles. 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 Beagle 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 Beagle versus Adopting the Saluki
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Beagles 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 Beagle named Victor that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Beagles like Victor on pefinder.com.
Also, like Beagles, Salukis are also available for adoption. For example, Max is a Male Saluki that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Salukis like Max that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Ringo is the name of another Beagle (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Bolt is an adorable Male Saluki on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Beagles and Salukis that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the Beagle versus the Intelligence of the Saluki
| 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:
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.
The Popularity of Beagle 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 Beagle and the Saluki over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Beagle is more popular with dog owners than the Saluki. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Beagle is 5 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Saluki is 127 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Beagle
Popularity of Saluki
| Year | Beagle Popularity Rank | Saluki Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 115 |
| 2014 | 5 | 134 |
| 2015 | 5 | 132 |
| 2016 | 5 | 125 |
| 2017 | 6 | 123 |
| 2018 | 6 | 120 |
| 2019 | 7 | 125 |
| 2020 | 7 | 144 |
| 2021 | 7 | 128 |
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 is Easier to Groom, the Beagle or the Saluki?
Beagles are very easy to groom.
Salukis are very easy to groom.
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.
Is the Beagle Easier to Train than the Saluki?
Beagles are not easy to train.
Salukis are very easy to train.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beagle Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Beagle compares to other breeds aside from the Saluki. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Beagle to other breeds:
Beagle versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Beagle versus Cockalier Beagle versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Beagle versus Mudi Beagle versus French Bulldog Beagle versus Briard Beagle versus King Shepherd Beagle versus Cockapoo Beagle versus Cairn Terrier Beagle versus Curly-Coated Retriever Beagle versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Beagle versus Norwegian Buhund Beagle versus Italian Greyhound Beagle versus Puli Beagle versus Rottweiler Beagle versus Portuguese Pointer
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.