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Compare Silken Windhound and Saluki. Which is better: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet?
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| Name | Silken Windhound | Saluki | Whippet |
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| Origins |  United States |  Fertile Crescent |  England |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 274 | 123 | 61 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| User Ratings |
| Other Names
What other names do they have? | Silken |
Persian Greyhound Gazelle Hound |
Snap Dog English Whippet |
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| Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison
| Price
Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? Which is more expensive? | $800-$1000 | $600-$800 | $800-$1200 |
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| Availability
Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed. | Frequent: The Saluki is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get. |
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet Size Comparison
| Size
Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | Medium | Large | Medium |
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| Weight
Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Saluki? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet weight comparison: | Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) | 29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg) | 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 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) | 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) |
| Height
Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet height comparison: | 18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm) | Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm) |
| Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 18-23.5 inches (53 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm) | Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) |
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison
| Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet coat comparison: | Silky | Smooth |
Fine Short Close in texture |
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| Colors
What are the original Silken Windhound, Saluki and Whippet color? |
Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown |
Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Fawn Golden Chocolate |
Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn |
| Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet grooming comparison: | Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? Silken Windhound or Saluki or {name3 shedding: | Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. | Saluki dogs shed none to minimal. | Whippet dogs are low shedders. |
| Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet Personality / Temperament Comparison
| Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar |
Aloof Intelligent Loyal Quiet Reserved |
Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet |
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| Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
| Trainability
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet trainability comparison. | Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. | Saluki dogs are easy to train. | Whippet dogs are easy to train. |
| Playfulness
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet playfulness comparison: | Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Saluki dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet? | Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | Average: Saluki dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet social needs comparison: | Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. | Saluki dogs need for social interaction is average. | Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet? | Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. | Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. | Saluki dogs are average watchdogs. | Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. |
| Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet?
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. | Saluki dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. |
| 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 Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Bite Force
Which bite is stronger: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Saluki bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary. |
| Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet mouthiness comparison: | Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Saluki dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
| 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. | Saluki dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. |
| 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. | Saluki dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Saluki breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed. |
| 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. | Whippet 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 Whippet? | 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet Good With Comparison
| Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly? | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Saluki dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| 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. | Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Saluki dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Saluki dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Saluki dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet? |
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 Whippet 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 Whippet 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. | Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet Health Comparison
| Health Issues
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet? | 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 Whippet 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 Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet health problems comparison: | No data available | No data available |
Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease |
| 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 Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
| Life Expectancy
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Saluki and Whippet 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 |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years |
| Hypoallergenic
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
| Energy Level
Who has more energy a Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet?
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet energy level comparison: | Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Saluki dogs are high-energy dogs. | Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs. |
| Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? 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. | Whippet dogs have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | 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. | Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep. |
| Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? | 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. | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison: | Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. | Low: The Saluki has good luck with genetics. | Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. |
| Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet? | 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. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. |
| Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet? | Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Whippet 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. | The Saluki is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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| Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Silken Windhound or Saluki or Whippet? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| 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 Whippet? | Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
| 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 Whippet Reproducibility Comparison
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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| Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size
How many puppies can Silken Windhound and Saluki and Whippet have? | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
Silken Windhound vs Saluki vs Whippet 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 1888 as a Hound breed. |
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| 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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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