Aloof
Quiet
Loyal
Intelligent
Reserved

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Cheerful

Salukis shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Corgi Bassets are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Salukis are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Corgi Bassets aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

sighthound, greyhound-like dog

Basset Hound, Welsh Corgi

2100 BC

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Fawn
Cream
Red

Black
White
Blue
Red

Salukis have medium-length coats.

Corgi Bassets have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Corgi Basset can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Heart Problems
Cancer

Entropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Allergies
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

None

Cardiac
Blood Test
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination

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

Corgi Bassets are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Corgi Basset has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Salukis are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Corgi Bassets 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.

Corgi Bassets are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Jogging, Sniffing, Walking

Walking, Running, Exploring

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 Corgi Basset, 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 Corgi Bassets usually need at least 40 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.

The Corgi Basset has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Corgi Basset is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Corgi Basset is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Salukis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Corgi Bassets are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Corgi Bassets 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.

Corgi Bassets are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Corgi Bassets 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.

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

Salukis are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Corgi Bassets are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.