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

Pomapoo has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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 Pomapoo 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

Intelligent
Affectionate
Friendly

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

Pomapoos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Australia

United States

Terriers

Pomeranian, Poodle

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

Not recognized by any clubs.

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Gray
Black

Sable
Fawn
Red
Black
White
Brown

Silky Terriers are known for their coat length.

Pomapoos have medium-length coats.

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Spongiform Leukodystrophy

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Eye Disease
Diabetes

Cataract
Eye Infections

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

Complete Blood Count
Blood Chemistry
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Urinalysis and Urine Culture
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
ACTH Test

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

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

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.

While Pomapoo dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Napping, Cuddling, Play, Run

Walking, Beach, Fetch, Napping, Wrestling, Belly rubs, Eating Snacks, Sleeping, Training, Walking &, Toys

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.

Pomapoos 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 Pomapoo, it's at least 6 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 Pomapoos usually need at least 40 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.

Pomapoos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Pomapoo is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 Pomapoo is between $42 - $45. This makes an average of $504 - $540 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 Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Pomapoos 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.

Pomapoos 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.

Pomapoos are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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