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 Boston Yorkie 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

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Silky Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Boston Yorkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

Australia

United States

Terriers

Boston Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

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
Club Espanol De Terriers

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Gray
Black

Black
White
Brindle
Fawn
Brown

Silky Terriers are known for their coat length.

Boston Yorkies have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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.

A Boston Yorkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Boston Yorkies 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.

Boston Yorkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Spongiform Leukodystrophy

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Eye Disease
Diabetes

Cataracts
Diabetes
Atopic Dermatitis
Dry Eye

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

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Serum Chemistry Panel Tests

Silky Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Boston Yorkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Boston Yorkies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Boston Yorkies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Boston Yorkie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Napping, Cuddling, Play, Run

Fetch, Walking, Playing fetch

Silky Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Boston Yorkies are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Boston Yorkie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silky Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Boston Yorkies usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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 Boston Yorkie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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 a Boston Yorkie is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Silky Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Boston Yorkie has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Boston Yorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Boston Yorkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Boston Yorkies are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Silky Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boston Yorkies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Boston Yorkies have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Silky Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Boston Yorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.