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

Loyal
Energetic
Affectionate
Stubborn
Athletic
Guarding
Alert

Silkchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Silkchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Afadors make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

Afghan Hound and Labrador Retriever

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

Not recognized by any clubs.

Unknown

2000

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

Black
Gray
Fawn
Red
Brown

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

Afadors have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

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.

An Afador can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Silkchons are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Afadors may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

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

Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Allergies

Entropion
Cataracts
Fanconi Syndrome
Hemophilia

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

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination
Cardiac Test

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

Afador has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

Silkchons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

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

The Afador is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

Walks and runs, Cuddling, Hike

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.

Afadors 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 Silkchon, it's at least 4 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 Afador, it's at least 9 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.

In general most Afadors 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.

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

Afadors 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.

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

Afador 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
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
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.

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Afador 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 Silkchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Afador is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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.

The average per month expenses of an Afador 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.

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

Afador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Afadors have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Afadors are not the best choice for families with kids.

Silkchons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Afadors are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

Afadors are not very stranger friendly.

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

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