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

Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Spirited

Silkchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

Black
White
Silver
Gray
Blue

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

Kerrblushcnauzs have medium-length coats.

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 Kerrblushcnauz 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.

Kerrblushcnauzs 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

Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Allergies

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Epilepsy
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Megaesophagus
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Bleeding Disorder
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

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

Hip X-Rays
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Dental Examination
Ear Examination
Ultrasound
X-ray imaging
Eye Examinations
Schirmer Tear Test
Blood Analysis
Cardiac Ultrasound

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

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

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

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

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.

Kerrblushcnauzs 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 Kerrblushcnauz, it's at least 7 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 Kerrblushcnauzs 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.

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

Kerrblushcnauz 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 18-37 pound (8 - 17 kg) Kerrblushcnauz feed 2 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 Kerrblushcnauz 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 a Kerrblushcnauz 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Kerrblushcnauz is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

Kerrblushcnauzs 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.

Kerrblushcnauzs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.