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Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Silken or Snap Dog or Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Silken Windhound Whippet Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breeds.
Silken Snap Dog
English Whippet
Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wheatie
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 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: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $800-$1200 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Loving
Friendly
Affectionate
Trusting
Companionable
Familiar
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Outright
Companionable
Adaptable
Quiet
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Spirited
Faithful
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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Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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 Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier social needs comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Soft Coated Wheaten 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 Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.
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Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
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.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten 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.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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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Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Whippet bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
16-20 years
The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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 warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
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.
The Soft Coated Wheaten 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.
Average
The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Soft Coated Wheaten 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 Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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
Allergies
Cancer
Addison's Disease
Renal Dysplasia

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which breed is most active?
Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? 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.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
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.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics.
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Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which needs most food?
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. Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Fawn
Wheaten
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which drools least?
The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.
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The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Silky Fine
Short
Close in texture
Curly
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Silken Windhound or Whippet or {name3 shedding:
Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately.
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Whippet dogs are low shedders.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which is best with kids?
Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten 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.
Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or Whippet or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
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
Soft Coated Wheaten 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
Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Soft Coated Wheaten 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.
Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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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Not really

Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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 Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies 5-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten 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 Whippet vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. How are they classified?
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 1973 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Silken Windhound, Whippet, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which has most recognition?
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
Irish Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
Club Espanol De Terriers

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