Saluki has low obesity risk, but needs exercise and food monitoring for optimal health.

Rat Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Aloof
Quiet
Loyal
Intelligent
Reserved

Affectionate
Inquisitive
Loving
Alert
Lively

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

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

Middle East

United States

sighthound, greyhound-like dog

Terrier, Whippet, Greyhound, Beagle

2100 BC

1800s

Hound (AKC:1929)
Sighthounds & Pariahs (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:2013 & UKC)

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 Rat Terrier can have a litter of 15-18 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

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Allergies
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Demodectic Mange
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Teeth Issues

Cardiac
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Skin Evaluation

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

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

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

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

Saluki dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Rat Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Jogging, Sniffing, Walking

Chase, Sniff, Bark, Trot, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Run, Playing, Chasing, Jumping, Running, Walking, Play, Walk, Play keep away

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

Rat Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Rat Terriers 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.

Rat Terriers 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.

Rat Terriers 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.

Rat Terriers 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.

Rat Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.