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 Dunker 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

Calm
Spirited
Energetic
Friendly

Silkchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Dunkers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Avoid Silkchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

Russian Harlequin Hound, Norwegian Scent Hounds

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19th Century

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

Black
Blue
Fawn
White

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

Dunkers 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 Dunker can have a litter of 10-12 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.

While the Silkchon breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Dunkers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Deafness

Allergies

Hip Dysplasia

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

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination
Hearing Tests

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

Dunkers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

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

Dunkers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Dunkers 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 Dunker 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

Walking, Running

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.

Dunkers 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.

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 Dunker, it's at least 14 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 Dunkers usually need at least 60 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 Dunker has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 25-39 pound (11 - 18 kg) Dunker 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 a Dunker is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 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 a Dunker is between $42 - $63. This makes an average of $504 - $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.

Dunker is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Dunkers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Dunkers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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