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Compare Borzoi and Saluki. Which is better: Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound?
Name | Borzoi | Saluki | Silken Windhound |
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Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 102 | 123 | 274 |
Reviews | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound breeds. |
Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound |
Persian Greyhound Gazelle Hound | Silken |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed is the largest? | Large Giant | Large | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg) | 29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg) | Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg) | 29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg) | Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound height comparison: | Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm) | 18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm) | 18-23.5 inches (53 cm) |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$1200 | $600-$800 | $800-$1000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? | Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The Saluki is easier than average to get. | Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed ranks highest? | Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which is easiest to train? | Borzoi dogs are easy to train. | Saluki dogs are easy to train. | Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed is most alert? | Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Saluki dogs are average watchdogs. | Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed is most protective? | Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Saluki dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound? Compare temperaments. |
Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful |
Aloof Intelligent Loyal Quiet Reserved |
Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Borzoi dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Saluki dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound? | Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average: Saluki dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound social needs comparison: | Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. | Saluki dogs need for social interaction is average. | Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. | Saluki dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Saluki dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Borzoi indoors. | Very house-friendly dog the Saluki breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Saluki dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which uses mouth most during play? | Borzoi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Saluki dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Saluki bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Saluki: 13 years |
16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Borzoi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | 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. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which has fewer health issues? | The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Saluki 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. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Saluki 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. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder | No data available | No data available |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which breed is most active? | Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Saluki dogs are high-energy dogs. | Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need. | Saluki dogs have an average exercise need. | Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? | Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Saluki dogs don't need too much sleep. | Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which is most prone to obesity? | Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Low: The Saluki has good luck with genetics. | Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which needs most food? | 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. What colors are available? |
Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle |
Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Fawn Golden Chocolate |
Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which requires most maintenance? | Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which drools least? | The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Saluki is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Feathered | Smooth | Silky |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which requires most frequent baths? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? Borzoi or Saluki or {name3 shedding: | Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. | Saluki dogs shed none to minimal. | Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which is best with kids? | Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Saluki dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Saluki dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? Which dog is more friendly? | Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Saluki dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? | Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Saluki dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Borzoi or Saluki or Silken Windhound? | Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly. | Saluki dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound? |
Yes Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Saluki 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. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people. | Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people. | Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which has most puppies? | 1-11 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Borzoi vs Saluki vs Silken Windhound Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Borzoi, Saluki, and Silken Windhound. Which has most recognition? | No data available | No data available | No data available |
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