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Compare Silken Windhound and Greyhound. Which is better: Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound?
Name | Silken Windhound | Greyhound | Spanish Greyhound |
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Origins | United States | United Kingdom | Spain |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 274 | 156 | 484 |
Reviews | 1 | 1 | 1 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | Silken | English Greyhound |
Galgo Spanish Galgo Spanish Greyhound |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Medium | Giant | Large |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Greyhound? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound weight comparison: | Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) | Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg) | Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg) | Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg) | Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound height comparison: | 18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) | Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm) | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 18-23.5 inches (53 cm) | Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm) | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Which is more expensive? | $800-$1000 | $500-$800 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed. | Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
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Trainability
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound trainability comparison. | Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. | Greyhound dogs are easy to train. | Spanish Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. | Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. | Spanish Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound?
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. | Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Spanish Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar |
Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic |
Affectionate Gentle Quiet Calm |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Spanish Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound? | Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Spanish Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound social needs comparison: | Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. | Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. | Spanish Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. |
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. | Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Spanish Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
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. | Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Spanish Greyhound 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. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound playfulness comparison: | Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound? | Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. | Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal. | Low: The Spanish Greyhound barks none to minimal. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Spanish Greyhound breed. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound 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. | Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Spanish Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish 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 Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Greyhound bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spanish Greyhound bite force: Ordinary. |
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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 Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Spanish Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound mouthiness comparison: | Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Spanish Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound? | Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound health problems comparison: | No data available |
Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Osteoarthritis Sensitivity To Anesthesia Osteosarcoma Alopecia Cold Intolerance Pannus Musculoskeletal Injuries Vitreous Degeneration | No data available |
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 Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Spanish Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Life Expectancy
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Greyhound and Spanish Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Spanish Greyhound: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound? | 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. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound?
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound energy level comparison: | Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal. | Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Spanish Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound weight gain potential comparison: | Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. | Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Spanish Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound coat comparison: | Silky | Fine | Smooth |
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Colors
What are the original Silken Windhound, Greyhound and Spanish Greyhound color? |
Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown |
Black Gray Red Blue White |
Black Red White Yellow Cinnamon |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound grooming comparison: | Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Silken Windhound or Greyhound or {name3 shedding: | Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. | Greyhound dogs shed moderately. | Spanish Greyhound dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Hypoallergenic
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound? | Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Spanish Greyhound 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. | The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Spanish Greyhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets. | Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Spanish Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly? | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Spanish Greyhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Spanish 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 Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound? |
Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Spanish 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 Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Spanish 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. | Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Spanish Greyhounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | 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 Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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 Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound? | Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Spanish Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Silken Windhound and Greyhound and Spanish Greyhound have? | 4-6 puppies | 1-12 puppies | 6-8 puppies |
Silken Windhound vs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound 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 1885 as a Hound breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
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 | No data available |
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