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Name	Silken Windhound	Borzoi	Italian Greyhound
Origins	United States	Russia Belarus	Italy
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound breeds.	Silken	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large Giant	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound? Compare adult weight ranges.	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)	6-10 pounds (3-5 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)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound height comparison:	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 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)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$1000-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound?	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which is easiest to train?	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Borzoi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed is most alert?	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.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed is most protective?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound? Compare temperaments.	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous
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.	Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound?	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: Italian Greyhound 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 Italian Greyhound social needs comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Italian Greyhound 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 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 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 Italian Greyhound indoors.
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Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed is most flexible?	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.	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound?	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.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which uses mouth most during play?	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.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed lives longest?	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which handles climate changes best?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which has fewer health issues?	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.	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency 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.	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound 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 Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which breed is most active?	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Italian Greyhound 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 Italian Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound? 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound?	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.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which is most prone to obesity?	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.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which needs most food?	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.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. What colors are available?	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which drools 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 Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Silky	Feathered	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound? Silken Windhound or Borzoi or {name3 shedding:	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which is best with kids?	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Borzoi or Italian Greyhound?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound?	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 Italian Greyhound 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 Italian Greyhound 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.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. 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 Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. 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 Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which is best suited for water work?	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 Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. 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.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. What's recommended?	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.

Silken Windhound vs Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Silken Windhound, Borzoi, and Italian Greyhound. Which has most recognition?	No data available	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 United Kennel Club

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