English Setter vs Saluki
Breed Compatibility
87% Compatible
Energy Level
English Setter: Energetic0.8
Saluki: Energetic0.8
Very Compatible
Trainability
English Setter: Easy Training0.8
Saluki: Independent0.4
Moderately Compatible
Grooming Needs
English Setter: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Saluki: Occasional Bath/Brush0.2
Moderately Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
English Setter4/5
Saluki3/5
Good with Other Dogs
English Setter4/5
Saluki3/5
Good with Strangers
English Setter4/5
Saluki3/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
English Setter
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Deafness: Hereditary hearing loss
Hypothyroidism: Thyroid hormone deficiency
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
Eye Problems: Various ocular conditions
Bloat: Gastric dilatation risk
Saluki
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Cardiac Issues: Heart health concerns
Hemangiosarcoma: Blood vessel cancer
Eye Problems: Various vision issues
Hypothyroidism: Thyroid dysfunction
Allergies: Environmental sensitivities
Pros & Cons Comparison
English Setter
Pros
Gentle and friendly temperament
Excellent with children
Athletic and versatile
Good hunting companion
Cons
Regular grooming required
High exercise needs
Can be stubborn
Moderate shedding
Saluki
Pros
Elegant and graceful
Athletic and swift
Low grooming needs
Quiet and clean
Loyal to family
Cons
Strong prey drive
Independent nature
Needs secure fencing
Challenging to train
Requires extensive exercise
English Setter Fun Fact
Their unique speckled coat pattern, called 'belton,' is a trademark feature that only appears after birth.
Saluki Fun Fact
Salukis were so valued in ancient Egypt that they were often mummified like pharaohs upon death.
Heritage & Purpose
English Setter
Origin:
Developed in England during the 1800s for hunting game birds, these dogs excelled at 'setting' or crouching low when locating birds, allowing hunters to cast nets over the game.
Saluki
Origin:
Desert hunters in the Fertile Crescent, Salukis served ancient nobility as swift pursuit hounds for gazelle and hare hunting across vast sandy terrains.
Special Considerations
English Setter
Regular grooming needed for coat maintenance. High exercise requirements must be met daily. Health screening for breed-specific issues recommended.
Saluki
Requires secure fencing due to prey drive. Regular exercise essential. Gentle grooming needed. Temperature sensitivity demands indoor comfort.
Shedding
RegularlyShedding
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