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Name	Silken Windhound	Otterhound	Silky Terrier
Origins	United States	England	Australia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Silken	Otter Dog	Australian Silky Terrier Sydney Silky
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Otterhound? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier weight comparison:	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)	8-11 pounds (4-5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	90.5 pounds (41 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier height comparison:	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	24-26 inches (60-65 cm)	9-10 inches (23-25 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	25 inches (62.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$500-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Silky Terrier is easier than average to get.

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Silky Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier trainability comparison.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? 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. See more.	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable	Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Quick Joyful Inquisitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Otterhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Otterhound vs Silky Terrier?	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Silky Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier social needs comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs are a social breed. 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.	Otterhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Silky 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 Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Silky Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier?	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Silky Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Silky Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Silky Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	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.	Silky Terrier 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 Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Otterhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Silky Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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 Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silky Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Otterhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier?	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Silky Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia	Collapsed Trachea Legg-perthes Disease Epilepsy Diabetes
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.	Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Silky Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Otterhound and Silky Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Silky Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier?	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 Otterhound 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.

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier energy level comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Silky Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Silky Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Silky Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Silky Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier coat comparison:	Silky	Rough Waterproof	Silky Straight Glossy
Colors What are the original Silken Windhound, Otterhound and Silky Terrier color?	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten	Black Gray Tan Blue Cream Silver Fawn Tricolor Platinum
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Silky Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Silken Windhound or Otterhound or {name3 shedding:	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Otterhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Silky Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	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.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silky Terrier 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. See more.	The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silky Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Silky Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Otterhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Silky Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Silky Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Silky Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Silky Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier?	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Otterhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Silky 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 Otterhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silky 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.	Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silky Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier 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. 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Which is better for autism?	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
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 Otterhound vs Silky Terrier?	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Silky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
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 Otterhound vs Silky Terrier 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Silken Windhound and Otterhound and Silky Terrier have?	4-6 puppies	4-7 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier 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 1909 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain 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 Club Espanol De Terriers

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