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Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Comparison - Dog breed selector: Silken or Riesenschnauzer or African Barkless Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Silken Windhound Giant Schnauzer Basenji
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Germany flagGermany Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Group Hunting Dogs Working Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Silken Riesenschnauzer African Barkless Dog
African Bush Dog
Ango Angari
Congo Terrier
Zande Dog
Congo Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
Medium Giant Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji weight comparison:
Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji height comparison:
18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
18-23.5 inches (53 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $1000-$1500 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Trainability
Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji trainability comparison.
Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Basenji dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? 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.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Basenji dogs are average defenders.
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Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Friendly
Affectionate
Trusting
Companionable
Familiar
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Curious
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji?
Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji social needs comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial.
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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.
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The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
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Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji playfulness comparison:
Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji?
Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.

Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji 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: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Basenji 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 Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
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.
Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Basenji bite force: Ordinary.
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 Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji mouthiness comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji?
Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Eye Problems
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Kidney Issues
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.
Rare
The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Giant Schnauzer and Basenji 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 Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji?
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.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji energy level comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.

Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji weight gain potential comparison:
Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji coat comparison:
Silky Wiry Fine
Colors
What are the original Silken Windhound, Giant Schnauzer and Basenji color?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Black
Pepper
Salt
Black
Tan
Red
White
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji grooming comparison:
Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:
Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Basenji dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji?

Medium

The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji?
Yes
Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Basenji 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
Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Basenji 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.
Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Silken Windhound or Giant Schnauzer or Basenji? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.

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: Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji?

Not really

Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Silken Windhound and Giant Schnauzer and Basenji have?
4-6 puppies 5-8 puppies 4-5 puppies

Silken Windhound vs Giant Schnauzer vs Basenji 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 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Pet Registry, Inc.

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