Silkchon Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Silkchon dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Silkchon breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

Brown

Black

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

The coat of a Silkchon dog is generally known for its length.

Wavy

A Silkchon can have a litter of 3-5 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.

The adaptability of Silkchon dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Silkchon is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Liver Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Allergies

Chest X-rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Biochemistry Panel Tests
Clinical Exam
Eye and Ear Examination

Silkchons are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Silkchon have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Silkchons a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Silkchon breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Silkchons tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

Silkchons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Silkchon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silkchon, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silkchons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silkchon 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.

The average cost of a Silkchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silkchon 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.

Silkchons has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Silkchon is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Silkchons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Silkchons are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Silkchons are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Silkchons are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Silkchons are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Silkchon is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Silkchon is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Silkchon dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.