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Name	Scottish Deerhound	Lurcher	Silken Windhound
Origins	Scotland	United Kingdom	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deerhound	Poacher's Dog Long Haired Lurcher	Silken
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Which is the smallest dog, Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Giant	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Lurcher? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound weight comparison:	75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 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?	92.5 pounds (42 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound height comparison:	28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	22-28 inches (55-71 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	30 inches (76 cm)	25 inches (63 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Frequent: The Scottish Deerhound is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound trainability comparison.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Lurcher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Lurcher dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Scottish Deerhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Lurcher dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Friendly Docile Gentle Polite Still	Funny Loving Affectionate	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound?	High: Scottish Deerhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Lurcher 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound social needs comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Lurcher 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?	The wanderlust potential of the Scottish Deerhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Lurcher is strong enough to escape from home. 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Lurcher 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

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Scottish Deerhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Lurchers, 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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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound?	Low: The Scottish Deerhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Lurcher barks occasionally. 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Deerhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Lurcher breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Scottish Deerhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Lurcher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Scottish Deerhound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Scottish Deerhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Lurcher bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound 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 Scottish Deerhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lurcher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound mouthiness comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Lurcher dogs have a lower 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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Lurcher 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound health problems comparison:	Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Factor Vii Deficiency Drug Sensitivity Cystinuria Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Bloat	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Scottish Deerhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Lurcher 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound lifespan comparison. How long do Scottish Deerhound, Lurcher and Silken Windhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhound: 9 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Lurcher: 13 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Deerhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound energy level comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Lurcher dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Lurcher dogs have an average exercise need.	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Scottish Deerhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Lurcher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Scottish Deerhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Lurcher has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound coat comparison:	Wiry	Thick Smooth Straight	Silky
Colors What are the original Scottish Deerhound, Lurcher and Silken Windhound color?	Gray Blue Brindle	Any	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Scottish Deerhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Lurcher requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or {name3 shedding:	Scottish Deerhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Lurcher dogs shed moderately. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks 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.
Hypoallergenic Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound?	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Deerhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lurcher has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Scottish Deerhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lurcher is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Scottish Deerhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Lurcher dogs are generally with other pets.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Lurcher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Silken Windhound 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 Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Lurcher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Lurcher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Lurcher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound?	Yes Scottish Deerhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lurcher 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?	Yes Scottish Deerhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Lurcher 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?	Scottish Deerhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Lurchers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound 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: Scottish Deerhound or Lurcher or Silken Windhound? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound?	Not really Scottish Deerhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Lurcher 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.
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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound 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 Scottish Deerhound and Lurcher and Silken Windhound have?	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Scottish Deerhound vs Lurcher vs Silken Windhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No data available

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