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Name	Silken Windhound	Saluki	Shih Tzu
Origins	United States	Fertile Crescent	China
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	274	123	20
Reviews	1	1	16
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Silken	Persian Greyhound Gazelle Hound	Chrysanthemum Dog Chinese Lion Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Saluki? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu weight comparison:	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	9–16 pounds (4-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	9–16 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu height comparison:	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	8-11 inches (20-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Saluki is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Shih Tzu is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu 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.	Low: The Shih Tzu is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu trainability comparison.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Saluki dogs are easy to train. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Saluki dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? 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.	Saluki dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Aloof Intelligent Loyal Quiet Reserved	Active Playful Happy Courageous Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Lively Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Saluki dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu?	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Saluki dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Shih Tzu 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 Saluki vs Shih Tzu social needs comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Saluki dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Shih Tzu 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.	Saluki dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Saluki dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu playfulness comparison:	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Shih Tzus are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu?	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Shih Tzu is a particularly loud breed. 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 Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Saluki breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Shih Tzu breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu 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.	Saluki dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shih Tzu 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 Saluki or Shih Tzu?	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.	Shih Tzu dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Saluki bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Shih Tzu 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 Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shih Tzu has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu mouthiness comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Saluki dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu?	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Saluki is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shih Tzu 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 Saluki vs Shih Tzu? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Ear Infections Distichiasis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Bladder Stones Ectopic Cilia Reverse Sneezing Dry Eye Proptosis Juvenile Renal Dysplasia Keratitis Retained Baby Teeth Snuffles
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 Saluki should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Shih Tzu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Saluki and Shih Tzu breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Saluki: 13 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Shih Tzu: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu energy level comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Saluki dogs are high-energy dogs.	Shih Tzu dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Saluki dogs have an average exercise need.	Shih Tzu dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Saluki dogs don't need too much sleep.	Shih Tzu dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu?	1.5 to 2.5 cups 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.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality 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 Saluki vs Shih Tzu weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low: The Saluki has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shih Tzu's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu coat comparison:	Silky	Smooth	Dense
Colors What are the original Silken Windhound, Saluki and Shih Tzu color?	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Fawn Golden Chocolate	Black Red Blue Silver Brindle Liver Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu grooming comparison:	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal 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
Shedding Level Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Silken Windhound or Saluki or {name3 shedding:	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Saluki dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Shih Tzu 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 Saluki or Shih Tzu?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu?	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Shih Tzu has a low 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 Saluki is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shih Tzu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Saluki dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Shih Tzu dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu? Which dog is more friendly?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Shih Tzu 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 Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Saluki dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzu dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Saluki dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzu dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Saluki or Shih Tzu?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shih Tzu dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu?	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Saluki dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shih Tzu 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 Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shih Tzu 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.	Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shih Tzus are not the best breed for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu 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 Saluki or Shih Tzu? 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.
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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 Saluki vs Shih Tzu?	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shih Tzu 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 Saluki vs Shih Tzu 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 Saluki and Shih Tzu have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Shih Tzu 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 1929 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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