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Name	Silken Windhound	Whippet	Golden Retriever
Origins	United States	England	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Silken	Snap Dog English Whippet	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Whippet? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1200	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever?	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever 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.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever 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 Whippet or Golden Retriever?	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? 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.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
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: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retriever 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 Whippet vs Golden Retriever?	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever 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 Whippet vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever 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.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Golden Retriever 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 Whippet vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever?	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. 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 Whippet or Golden Retriever?	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

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

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever?	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	No data available	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
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 Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, Whippet and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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 Whippet vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever?	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.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Silky	Fine Short Close in texture	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Silken Windhound, Whippet and Golden Retriever color?	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? Silken Windhound or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. 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 Whippet or Golden Retriever?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Whippet vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever 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 Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Whippet or Golden Retriever?	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever?	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Silken Windhound 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.	Yes Golden Retriever 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 Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Silken Windhound or Whippet or Golden Retriever? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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 Whippet vs Golden Retriever 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 Whippet and Golden Retriever have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Golden Retriever 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 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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

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