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.

Unfortunately, the Dashalier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Clever
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Silkchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Silkchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund

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

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

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

Red
White
Black
Brown
Cream

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

Dashaliers 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.

A Dashalier can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

Dashaliers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Allergies

Entropion
Retinal Dysplasia

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

X-Rays
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Ocular Exam

Silkchons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Dashaliers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

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

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

Fish, Fetch, Wall chase, Hike, Tug-of-war, Walks, Training to sit, Training, Snuggling, Going on walks

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.

Dashaliers 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 Dashalier, it's at least 8 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 Dashaliers 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.

The Dashalier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Dashalier 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
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Dashalier is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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.

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

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

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

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