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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
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane breeds.	Snap Dog English Whippet	Silken	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane? Compare adult weight ranges.	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)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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 Which is taller, Whippet or Silken Windhound or Great Dane? Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane height comparison:	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)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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)

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

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

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which is easiest to train?	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which breed is most alert?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which breed is most protective?	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane? Compare temperaments.	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Whippet 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.	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet 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.	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Whippet 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.	Great Dane 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which breed is most flexible?	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Whippet or Silken Windhound or Great Dane?	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 Dane 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.

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which has lowest bite risk?	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.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which uses mouth most during play?	Whippet dogs have a higher than 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.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which has fewer 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 frequent health issues than other breeds.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Whippet 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.	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which needs most food?	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
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which drools least?	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.	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. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which has least natural smell?	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.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine Short Close in texture	Silky	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Silken Windhound or Great Dane? Whippet or Silken Windhound or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which is best with kids?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Silken Windhound or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Great Dane 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 Whippet or Silken Windhound or Great Dane?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Silken Windhound or Great Dane?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane?	Yes Whippet 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.	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	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 Which dog is good for elderly people?	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which is best suited for service work?	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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. 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 Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. 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 Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Whippet 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.	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	10-15 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Whippet vs Silken Windhound vs Great Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. How are they classified?	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 Classification Compare FCI groups for Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. How are they classified internationally?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Whippet, Silken Windhound, and Great Dane. Which has most 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 data available	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

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