Silky Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

American Foxhound tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silky Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the American Foxhound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Alert
Inquisitive
Quick
Intelligent
Friendly
Joyful
Responsive

Independent
Kind
Loyal
Intelligent
Loving
Sweet
Tempered

Silky Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

American Foxhounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Australia

United States

Terriers

English Foxhound

1800s

1600s

Toy (AKC:1959)
Terriers (UKC)

Hound (AKC:1886)
Scenthound (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brindle
Sable
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Gray
Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Pied

Silky Terriers are known for their coat length.

American Foxhounds have medium-length coats.

A Silky Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An American Foxhound can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Silky Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

American Foxhounds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

While the Silky Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The American Foxhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Spongiform Leukodystrophy

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Eye Disease
Diabetes

Ear Infections
Thrombocytopathy

Hip
Knee
Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skeletal
X-Rays

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination

Silky Terriers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

American Foxhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Silky Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

American Foxhounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Silky Terriers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

American Foxhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Silky Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

American Foxhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Silky Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

American Foxhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Napping, Cuddling, Play, Run

Tracking, Scenting, Mind training, Walks, Walking, Runnning, Sniffing

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky Terrier, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Foxhound, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Silky Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The American Foxhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Silky Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

American Foxhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silky Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 40-65 pound (18 - 29 kg) American Foxhound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Silky Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an American Foxhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silky Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an American Foxhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Silky Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

American Foxhounds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

American Foxhounds are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

Silky Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The American Foxhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Silky Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

American Foxhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Silky Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

American Foxhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Silky Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

American Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Silky Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

American Foxhounds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.