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Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Silken or Golden Flat Coat or Berner? Find the right dog for you

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Name Silken Windhound Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog breeds.
Silken Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Berner
Bernese Cattle Dog
Berner Sennenhund
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.
Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog? Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog height comparison:
18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
18-23.5 inches (53 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $1000-$2000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is easiest to train?
Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most alert?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most protective?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Loving
Friendly
Affectionate
Trusting
Companionable
Familiar
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Faithful
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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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog?
Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog social needs comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Golden Retriever 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.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most flexible?
Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Golden Retriever 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.

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?
Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed lives longest?
16-20 years
The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has fewer health issues?
Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Very healthy dog breed.
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.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which breed is most active?
Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Golden
Light
Black
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which drools least?
The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.
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The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Silky Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog? Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average.
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Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best with kids?
Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Golden Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog?
Yes
Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog 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.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Bernese Mountain Dog 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.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

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

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

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, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is best for draft work?

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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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 5-10 puppies 1-14 puppies, average 8
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. 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, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. What's recommended?

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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Silken Windhound vs Golden Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Silken Windhound, Golden Retriever, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which has most recognition?
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
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 Canine Registry

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