Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Comparison – Which dog is better English Greyhound or Silken?

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Name	Greyhound	Silken Windhound
Origins	United Kingdom	United States
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Greyhound and Silken Windhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	English Greyhound	Silken
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Greyhound and a Silken Windhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Greyhound and a Silken Windhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 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: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Is a Greyhound taller than a Silken Windhound?	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Greyhound and a Silken Windhound. Which breed costs more?	$500-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare training requirements.	Greyhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare alertness levels.	Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Greyhound and a Silken Windhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Sensitive: Greyhound 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Greyhound vs Silken Windhound social needs comparison:	Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Greyhound 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.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Greyhound vs Silken Windhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Greyhound 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.

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Greyhound dogs have a higher than 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare average lifespans.	9-13 years The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Greyhound and a Silken Windhound. Which breed is healthier?	The Greyhound 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Average The Greyhound 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Greyhound vs Silken Windhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Greyhound vs Silken Windhound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Osteoarthritis Sensitivity To Anesthesia Osteosarcoma Alopecia Cold Intolerance Pannus Musculoskeletal Injuries Vitreous Degeneration	No data available

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare activity levels.	Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Greyhound vs Silken Windhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare daily food needs.	Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Greyhound and Silken Windhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Greyhound and a Silken Windhound? Compare fur types.	Fine	Silky
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Do Greyhound dogs shed more than Silken Windhound dogs?	Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Greyhound 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 Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Can a Greyhound and a Silken Windhound be friends? Do Greyhound dogs get along with Silken Windhound dogs?	Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Yes Greyhound 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 Greyhound 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?	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Greyhound 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Greyhound or a Silken Windhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Greyhound and Silken Windhound. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Greyhound and Silken Windhound. Which has larger litters?	1-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Greyhound and Silken Windhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Greyhound and Silken Windhound. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Greyhound and Silken Windhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Greyhound and Silken Windhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Greyhound and Silken Windhound. Which is more widely recognized?	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 United Kennel Club	No data available

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Sussi
Jun 1, 2022, 9:52:58 PM:
What a lot of nonsense about Silken Windhounds! Maybe you should study the breed and get to know facts before you start writing about them.
Angela York Crane
Jun 2, 2022, 2:27:17 AM:
Has the author actually read about Silkens, or even met one? I hope folks who are actually interested in the breed will take time to do the research or attend a Silken meet-up. This article is utter bollocks.
Bee
Apr 8, 2023, 1:59:19 PM:
The greyhound info is wrong, they are NOT a playful breed, and they require A LOT of training to own one. Mainly if you are rescuing, you are assigned research and quizzed before adoption. Most are not child friendly without boundaries.