Is the Drentsche Patrijshond or the Silken Windhound better for families with children?

The Drentsche Patrijshond tends to be the more naturally child-friendly of the two, though both can do well in family homes with early socialization.

Which sheds more, the Drentsche Patrijshond or the Silken Windhound?

The Drentsche Patrijshond and Silken Windhound shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the Drentsche Patrijshond or the Silken Windhound?

The Drentsche Patrijshond is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

Is Drentsche Patrijshond or Silken Windhound bigger?

Drentsche Patrijshond and Silken Windhound are a similar size (Medium).

Which barks more, Drentsche Patrijshond or Silken Windhound?

Both bark a similar amount (low).

Which is better for apartment living, Drentsche Patrijshond or Silken Windhound?

For apartment or apartment living, Drentsche Patrijshond and Silken Windhound are an even match — either can work well.

Drentsche Patrijshond vs Silken Windhound: Easier to Train?

Drentsche Patrijshond vs Silken Windhound: full comparison

Trait	Drentsche Patrijshond	Silken Windhound
Size	Medium	Medium
Energy level	High	High
Trainability	High	Medium
Friendliness	Very High	High
Good with children	Very High	High
Grooming needs	Medium	Medium
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low
Adaptability	High	High
Typical lifespan	13 years	14 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Size and living space

The Drentsche Patrijshond is a moderately built dog that settles into most homes, although a yard makes life easier. By comparison, the Silken Windhound is a moderately built dog that settles into most homes, although a yard makes life easier. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Drentsche Patrijshond demands substantial daily activity, from long walks to hard play. The Silken Windhound demands substantial daily activity, from long walks to hard play. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Drentsche Patrijshond needs consistent brushing to keep the coat healthy and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. The Silken Windhound needs consistent brushing to keep the coat healthy and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Drentsche Patrijshond is quick to learn and a pleasure to train, is generally quiet, barking only occasionally and has a reputation for being wonderfully tolerant with kids. The Silken Windhound is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, is generally quiet, barking only occasionally and suits families with children particularly well. On guarding instinct, Drentsche Patrijshond is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly, whereas Silken Windhound is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Drentsche Patrijshond and Silken Windhound are an even match — either can work well.
For families with young children, Drentsche Patrijshond has the edge, being the more naturally child-friendly and sociable of the two.
For first-time dog owners, Drentsche Patrijshond has the edge, as it is easier to train and more forgiving of beginner mistakes.
For being left alone during the workday, Silken Windhound has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Drentsche Patrijshond and Silken Windhound are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Drentsche Patrijshond if you want the more child-friendly companion, you want an easier dog to train, or you want a more outgoing, sociable dog.

Choose the Silken Windhound if you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Drentsche Patrijshond or the Silken Windhound better for families with children?: The Drentsche Patrijshond tends to be the more naturally child-friendly of the two, though both can do well in family homes with early socialization.
Which sheds more, the Drentsche Patrijshond or the Silken Windhound?: The Drentsche Patrijshond and Silken Windhound shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Drentsche Patrijshond or the Silken Windhound?: The Drentsche Patrijshond is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.
Is Drentsche Patrijshond or Silken Windhound bigger?: Drentsche Patrijshond and Silken Windhound are a similar size (Medium).
Which barks more, Drentsche Patrijshond or Silken Windhound?: Both bark a similar amount (low).
Which is better for apartment living, Drentsche Patrijshond or Silken Windhound?: For apartment or apartment living, Drentsche Patrijshond and Silken Windhound are an even match — either can work well.

Drentsche Patrijshond vs Silken Windhound