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Name	Saluki	Italian Greyhound	Silken Windhound
Origins	Fertile Crescent	Italy	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Persian Greyhound Gazelle Hound	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane	Silken
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Which is the smallest dog, Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Large	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound weight comparison:	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 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?	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound height comparison:	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Frequent: The Saluki is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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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Trainability Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound trainability comparison.	Saluki dogs are easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Saluki dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Saluki dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Intelligent Loyal Quiet Reserved	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Saluki dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Italian Greyhound 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: Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Average: Saluki dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound social needs comparison:	Saluki dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. 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?	Saluki dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Italian Greyhound 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Saluki dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Italian Greyhound 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

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, 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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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Very house-friendly dog the Saluki breed.	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 Italian Greyhound indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Saluki dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Saluki bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound mouthiness comparison:	Saluki dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Italian Greyhound 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.

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	The Saluki is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Italian Greyhound 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Saluki should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Italian Greyhound 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound lifespan comparison. How long do Saluki, Italian Greyhound and Silken Windhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Saluki: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	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.

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound energy level comparison:	Saluki dogs are high-energy dogs.	Italian Greyhound 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 Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Saluki dogs have an average exercise need.	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Saluki dogs don't need too much sleep.	Italian Greyhound 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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Saluki has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound coat comparison:	Smooth	Fine	Silky
Colors What are the original Saluki, Italian Greyhound and Silken Windhound color?	Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Fawn Golden Chocolate	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Saluki or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Saluki dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Saluki is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Saluki dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Saluki dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Saluki dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound?	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Yes Saluki dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Italian Greyhound 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 Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Italian Greyhound 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?	Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Saluki or Italian Greyhound or Silken Windhound? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound?	Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Italian Greyhound 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Saluki and Italian Greyhound and Silken Windhound have?	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Saluki vs Italian Greyhound vs Silken Windhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available

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