Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Whippet	Silken Windhound	Great Dane
Origins	England	United States	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	61	274	14
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Other Names	English Whippet, Snap Dog	Silken	Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Apollo of Dogs
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	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	No set	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 Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$800-$1200	$800-$1000	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane

Size	Medium	Medium	Giant
Weight	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Avg. Weight	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Hair & Care - Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane

Coat	Fine Short Close in texture	Silky	Dense
Colors	Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black	Brown Red White Tan Gray Silver Black	Blue Fawn White Brindle Merle Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Whippets are low shedders.	Silken Windhounds shed moderately.	Great Danes shed moderately.

Characteristics - Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane

Temperament	Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable	Affectionate Familiar Playful Loving Companionable Friendly Trusting	Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved Confident Intelligent Loving
Intelligent Rank	Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Silken Windhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Great Dane's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Whippets are easy to train.	Silken Windhounds are easy to train.	Great Danes are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Great Danes don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Silken Windhounds are highly affectionate dogs.	Great Danes are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Whippets need for social interaction is average.	Silken Windhounds need for social interaction is average.	Great Danes are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Whippets are average watchdogs.	Silken Windhounds are not the best watchdogs.	Great Danes are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Whippets can't provide protection for their territory.	Silken Windhounds are not the best to protect their territory.	Great Danes are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Silken Windhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Great Danes have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home.	Great Danes have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Silken Windhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Great Danes 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.
Apartment Friendly	Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Great Danes are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Silken Windhounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Great Danes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Great Danes 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.
Fighting 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 dog.

Good With - Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane

Stranger Friendly	Whippets are average friendly towards strangers.	Silken Windhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Great Danes are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Whippets are kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Danes are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhounds are average friendly towards cats.	Great Danes are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs.	Silken Windhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Great Danes are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Silken Windhounds are generally with other pets.	Great Danes are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Silken Windhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Great Danes are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane

Health Issues	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Silken Windhounds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease	No set	Bloat Cancer Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Persistent Right Aortic Arch Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	16-20 years	7-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Whippets are high energy dogs.	Silken Windhounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Great Danes are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Whippets have an average exercise need.	Silken Windhounds need quite a lot of exercise.	Great Danes exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Whippets don't need too much sleep.	Silken Windhounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Great Danes don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 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.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	Low.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	10-15 puppies
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