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Name	Silken Windhound	Borzoi	American Pit Bull Terrier
Origins	United States	Russia Belarus	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?	Silken	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Medium	Large Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Borzoi? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight comparison:	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier height comparison:	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1000-$1200	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. 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 Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier trainability comparison.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Borzoi dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Borzoi 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: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier social needs comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.	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.	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	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.	American Pit Bull 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.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull 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 Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Borzoi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Borzoi and American Pit Bull Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	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 Borzoi 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.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier energy level comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 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? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier coat comparison:	Silky	Feathered	Fine
Colors What are the original Silken Windhound, Borzoi and American Pit Bull Terrier color?	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Silken Windhound or Borzoi or {name3 shedding:	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier 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: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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, Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.	The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull 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 Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull 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: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or American Pit Bull 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Pit Bull 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull 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 Silken Windhound and Borzoi and American Pit Bull Terrier have?	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs American Pit Bull Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club

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