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 |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 61 | 274 | 14 |
Reviews | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Other Names | English Whippet, Snap Dog | Silken | Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Apollo of Dogs |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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