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Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Silken or German: Italienisches Windspiel or Little Blue Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Silken Windhound Italian Greyhound Australian Shepherd
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Italy flagItaly United States flagUnited States
Group Hunting Dogs Companion Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Silken German: Italienisches Windspiel
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Galgo Italiano
French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
Medium Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:
Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg) 8 pounds (4 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:
18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
18-23.5 inches (53 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $800-$1000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.
Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? 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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Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Friendly
Affectionate
Trusting
Companionable
Familiar
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
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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Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd?
Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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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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Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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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Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:
Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd?
Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.
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Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
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 Italian Greyhound 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd 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.
Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
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.
Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd 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 Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd mouthiness comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd?
Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Australian Shepherd 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 Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Drug Sensitivity
Thyroid Problems
Alopecia
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
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 Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Italian Greyhound and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
16-20 years
The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd?
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 warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
1.5 to 2.5 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. 1.5 to 2.5 cups 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 Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics.
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Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:
Silky Fine Feathered
Colors
What are the original Silken Windhound, Italian Greyhound and Australian Shepherd color?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:
Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:
Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately.
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Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd 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 Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd?

Medium

The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Shepherd 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.
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The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd?
Yes
Silken Windhound 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.
Yes
Australian Shepherd 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
Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Australian Shepherd 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.
Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd 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 Italian Greyhound or Australian Shepherd? Which is better for autism?

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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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 Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd?

Not really

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

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

Australian Shepherd 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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd 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 Italian Greyhound and Australian Shepherd have?
4-6 puppies 2-4 puppies 6-9 puppies, average 7

Silken Windhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Australian Shepherd 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 1886 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
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. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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