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Name	Spinone Italiano	Silken Windhound	Tibetan Terrier
Origins	Italy	United States	Tibet
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Italian Coarsehaired Pointer Italian Griffon Italian Wire-Haired Pointer Spinone Italian Spinone	Silken	Dokhi Apso Tsang Apso
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Large Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Silken Windhound? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier height comparison:	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	14-17 inches (36-43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$800-$1000	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Tibetan Terrier is easier than average to get.

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier trainability comparison.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Docile Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Reserved Amiable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier?	Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Tibetan Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier social needs comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier?	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Spinone Italiano indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Terrier breed.
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Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Tibetan Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Tibetan Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Tibetan Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier?	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier health problems comparison:	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hyperthyroidism Distichiasis Lens Luxation
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Tibetan Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Spinone Italiano, Silken Windhound and Tibetan Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tibetan Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier energy level comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Tibetan Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Tibetan Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry	Silky	Thick Smooth
Colors What are the original Spinone Italiano, Silken Windhound and Tibetan Terrier color?	White Brown Orange Roan	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Gray White Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or {name3 shedding:	Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.	The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier?	Yes Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tibetan Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Spinone Italiano or Silken Windhound or Tibetan Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier?	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Spinone Italiano and Silken Windhound and Tibetan Terrier have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Spinone Italiano vs Silken Windhound vs Tibetan Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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