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 Cocker Pug 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
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful

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

Cocker Pugs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

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

Australia

United States

Terriers

Pug, Cocker Spaniel

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
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Silky Terriers are known for their coat length.

Cocker Pugs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

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 Cocker Pug can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Cocker Pugs 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.

Cocker Pugs 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

Ear Infections
Entropion
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hypothyroidism
Atopy Dermatitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Eye Disease
Diabetes

Patellar Luxation
Diabetes
Heart Murmur
Mast Cell Tumors

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

Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
Skin Scraping
Allergy Tests
Ear Examination
Biopsy
Eye examination
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Serum Chemistry Tests

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

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

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

Cocker Pugs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Napping, Cuddling, Play, Run

Chase, Playing, Tug-of-war, Walking, Cuddling, Swimming, Camp, Fetch, Swim, Walk

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.

Cocker Pugs 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 Cocker Pug, 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 Cocker Pugs 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 Cocker Pug has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Cocker Pug 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
Dematter
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 18-35 pound (8 - 16 kg) Cocker Pug feed 2.5 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 a Cocker Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 a Cocker Pug is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

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

Cocker Pugs 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.

Cocker Pugs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Cocker Pugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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

Cocker Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.