Unfortunately, the Saluki is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Chinese Crestepoos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Aloof
Quiet
Loyal
Intelligent
Reserved

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Middle East

​United States

sighthound, greyhound-like dog

Chinese Crested, Poodle

2100 BC

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Fawn
Cream
Red

Brown
Black
Cream
Blue
Gray

Salukis have medium-length coats.

Chinese Crestepoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Saluki can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Chinese Crestepoo can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Salukis are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Chinese Crestepoos are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Heart Problems
Cancer

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Bloat
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Allergies
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse

Cardiac
Blood Test
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Salukis thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chinese Crestepoos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Saluki has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Chinese Crestepoo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Salukis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Chinese Crestepoos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Salukis are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chinese Crestepoos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Saluki dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Chinese Crestepoos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Jogging, Sniffing, Walking

Chase, Fetch, Cuddle, Tug-of-war, Walk, Run, Play, Brushing, Eating Snacks, Teasing the cat, Playing fetch, Eating treats, Doing tricks, He like

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Saluki, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinese Crestepoo, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Salukis usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Chinese Crestepoos usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Saluki is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Chinese Crestepoos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Saluki should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Chinese Crestepoo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) Saluki feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chinese Crestepoo feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Saluki is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Chinese Crestepoo is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Saluki is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Chinese Crestepoo is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Salukis are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Chinese Crestepoo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Salukis are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chinese Crestepoos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Salukis are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Chinese Crestepoos are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Salukis are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Chinese Crestepoos are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Salukis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Chinese Crestepoos are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Salukis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Chinese Crestepoos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.