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Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Silken or Otter Dog or Australian Silky Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Silken Windhound Otterhound Silky Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier breeds.
Silken Otter Dog Australian Silky Terrier
Sydney Silky
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
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 Range
Compare puppy costs for Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$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

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Silky Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train.
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Otterhound dogs are easy to train.
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Silky Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Silky Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Silky Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier? Compare temperaments.
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.
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Otterhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier?
Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Silky Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier social needs comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Silky Terrier 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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Otterhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Silky Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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.
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Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.
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Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally.
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Average: The Silky Terrier barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Otterhound is a highly playful breed.
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The Silky Terrier is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Silky Terrier breed.

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
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.
Alone Time Tolerance
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 Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

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.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?
Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Otterhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Silky Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

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.

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
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
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky 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.
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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.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
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.
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.
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.
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

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which breed is most active?
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.
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.

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

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Silky Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which needs most food?
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.

Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Black
Tan
Blue
Cream
Wheaten
Black
Gray
Tan
Blue
Cream
Silver
Fawn
Tricolor
Platinum
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Silky Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which drools least?
The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.
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The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Silky Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

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.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Silky Rough
Waterproof
Silky
Straight
Glossy
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky 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.
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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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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Otterhound or Silky Terrier? Silken Windhound or Otterhound or {name3 shedding:
Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately.
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Otterhound dogs shed above average.
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Silky Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which is best with kids?
Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Silky Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
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.
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 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 Capability
Compare service dog potential between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky 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.

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky 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, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Otterhound breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Silky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky 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 Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 4-7 puppies 3-5 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Silken Windhound vs Otterhound vs Silky Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. How are they classified?
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 Classification
Compare FCI groups for Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Silken Windhound, Otterhound, and Silky Terrier. Which has most recognition?
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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