Taigan vs Silken Windhound Comparison – Which dog is better Kyrgyzskaya Borzaya Taigan or Silken?

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Name	Taigan	Silken Windhound
Origins	Kyrgyzstan	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Taigan and Silken Windhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Kyrgyzskaya Borzaya Taigan Tajgan Kyrgyz Sighthound	Silken
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Taigan and a Silken Windhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Taigan and a Silken Windhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Taigan or Silken Windhound? Is a Taigan taller than a Silken Windhound?	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (65 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Taigan and a Silken Windhound. Which breed costs more?	Unknown	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Taigan or Silken Windhound?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Taigan dogs have great intelligence. 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare training requirements.	Taigan dogs are very 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare alertness levels.	Taigan dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Taigan dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Taigan vs Silken Windhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Taigan and a Silken Windhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Independent Sensitive Intelligent Outright Quiet Calm Vigilant Reserved	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Taigan vs Silken Windhound?	Sensitive: Taigan dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Taigan vs Silken Windhound?	Average to High: Taigan 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 Taigan vs Silken Windhound social needs comparison:	Taigan 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 Taigan vs Silken Windhound?	The wanderlust potential of the Taigan is strong enough to escape from home. 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 Taigan vs Silken Windhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Taigan dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average to High: The Taigan is a vocal breed. 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Taigans are not the most playful dog breed. 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Taigan breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Taigan dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Taigan or Silken Windhound?	Taigan 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.

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Taigan 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Taigan 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Taigan 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

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare average lifespans.	9-13 years The average lifespan of Taigan: 11 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 Taigan and a Silken Windhound. Which breed is healthier?	The Taigan is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	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: Taigan vs Silken Windhound?	Average The Taigan should have a complete physical check-up at least 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: Taigan vs Silken Windhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Taigan vs Silken Windhound health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Taigan has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Taigan and Silken Windhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray White Brown	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Taigan 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Taigan is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Taigan 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 Taigan and a Silken Windhound? Compare fur types.	Soft Thick	Silky
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Taigan or Silken Windhound? Do Taigan dogs shed more than Silken Windhound dogs?	Taigan dogs are low shedders. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Taigan 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?	Taigan dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Taigan or Silken Windhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Taigan dogs are not the most 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 Taigan or Silken Windhound?	Taigan dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Taigan or Silken Windhound? Can a Taigan and a Silken Windhound be friends? Do Taigan dogs get along with Silken Windhound dogs?	Taigan dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Taigan vs Silken Windhound?	Yes Taigan 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 Taigan 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?	Taigans are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Taigan vs Silken Windhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Taigan 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 Taigan 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Taigan breed usually doesn't like 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 Taigan or a Silken Windhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Taigan 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.

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Taigan and Silken Windhound. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Taigan and Silken Windhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Taigan 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.

Taigan vs Silken Windhound Recognition Comparison

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

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