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Name	Silken Windhound	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origins	United States	Canada	Ireland
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breeds.	Silken	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Wheatie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier height comparison:	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is easiest to train?	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most alert?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most protective?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Compare temperaments.	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Playful Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Spirited Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier social needs comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?	Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed lives longest?	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Allergies Cancer Addison's Disease Renal Dysplasia

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most active?	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. What colors are available?	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Red Gold	Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which drools least?	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Silky	Waterproof	Curly
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is best with kids?	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. 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, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. 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, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Silken Windhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has most recognition?	No data available	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers

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