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Name	Silken Windhound	Thai Ridgeback	Basenji
Origins	United States	Thailand	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Silken	Mah Thai Lung Arn Thai Dog Mah Thai	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Thai Ridgeback? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji weight comparison:	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	51-75 pounds (23-34 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	63 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji height comparison:	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Thai Ridgeback is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji 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 Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji trainability comparison.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? 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.	Thai Ridgeback dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Loving Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Familiar	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
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: Thai Ridgeback dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Basenji 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 Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji?	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Thai Ridgeback dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. 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.	Thai Ridgeback dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Thai Ridgeback dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji playfulness comparison:	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Thai Ridgebacks, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji?	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Thai Ridgeback rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. 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 Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	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 Thai Ridgeback indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
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Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji 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.	Thai Ridgeback dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Basenji 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 Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	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.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji?	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Thai Ridgebacks tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Basenji 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 Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues
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 Thai Ridgeback should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Thai Ridgeback and Basenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Thai Ridgeback: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji?	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.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji energy level comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Thai Ridgeback dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Thai Ridgeback dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Thai Ridgeback has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji coat comparison:	Silky	Smooth	Fine
Colors What are the original Silken Windhound, Thai Ridgeback and Basenji color?	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Red Blue White Brown Brindle	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji grooming comparison:	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Thai Ridgeback requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or {name3 shedding:	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Thai Ridgeback dogs shed moderately. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji?	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Thai Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji 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 Thai Ridgeback is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Thai Ridgeback dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Thai Ridgeback or Basenji?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Basenji 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 Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji?	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Thai Ridgeback dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Basenji 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 Thai Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basenji 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.	Thai Ridgebacks are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji 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 Thai Ridgeback or Basenji? 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 Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji?	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Thai Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji 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 Thai Ridgeback and Basenji have?	4-6 puppies	4-5 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Silken Windhound vs Thai Ridgeback vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 American Pet Registry, Inc.

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