Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Comparison – Which dog is better Swiss Newfie or Silken?

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Name	Swiss Newfie	Silken Windhound
Origins	Switzerland Canada	United States
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	No data available	Silken
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Swiss Newfie and a Silken Windhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Cross Breed	Purebred

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Giant	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Swiss Newfie and a Silken Windhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Swiss Newfie or Silken Windhound? Is a Swiss Newfie taller than a Silken Windhound?	Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Swiss Newfie and a Silken Windhound. Which breed costs more?	$1500-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Swiss Newfie or Silken Windhound?	Very frequent: The Swiss Newfie is quite easy to get.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare training requirements.	Swiss Newfie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare alertness levels.	Swiss Newfie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Swiss Newfie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Swiss Newfie and a Silken Windhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Devoted Gentle Social Sweet Selfish Fearless Good-natured Cheerful Confidence	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound?	Average to High: Swiss Newfie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound social needs comparison:	Swiss Newfie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound?	Swiss Newfie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Swiss Newfie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Swiss Newfie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Swiss Newfies, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare living space needs.	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 Swiss Newfie indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Swiss Newfie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Swiss Newfie or Silken Windhound?	Swiss Newfie dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Swiss Newfie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Swiss Newfie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swiss Newfie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare average lifespans.	9-13 years The average lifespan of Swiss Newfie: 11 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Swiss Newfie can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Swiss Newfie and a Silken Windhound. Which breed is healthier?	Swiss Newfies are commonly healthy dogs.	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound?	Rare The Swiss Newfie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Epilepsy Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Addison's Disease Cystinuria Digestive Problems Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No data available

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Swiss Newfie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare daily food needs.	5 to 6 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Red White Brown	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Swiss Newfie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Swiss Newfie is an average drooler. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Swiss Newfie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Swiss Newfie and a Silken Windhound? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Thick	Silky
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Swiss Newfie or Silken Windhound? Do Swiss Newfie dogs shed more than Silken Windhound dogs?	Swiss Newfie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Swiss Newfie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Swiss Newfie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Swiss Newfie or Silken Windhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Swiss Newfie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Swiss Newfie or Silken Windhound?	Swiss Newfie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Swiss Newfie or Silken Windhound? Can a Swiss Newfie and a Silken Windhound be friends? Do Swiss Newfie dogs get along with Silken Windhound dogs?	Swiss Newfie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound?	Yes Swiss Newfie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Swiss Newfie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Swiss Newfies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare service capabilities.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Yes Swiss Newfie breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Swiss Newfie or a Silken Windhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes 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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound. Which has larger litters?	4-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Swiss Newfie vs Silken Windhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Swiss Newfie and Silken Windhound. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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