Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive

Active
Playful
Independent
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Selfish

West Highland White Terrier and Silky Terrier

Scottish Terrier, Shih Tzu

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

White
Cream
Brown
Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Brindle

Silkland Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Sco-Shis have medium-length coats.

A Silkland Terrier 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 Sco-Shi can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Seborrhea
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Pulmonic Stenosis
Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
Leukodystrophies
Chronic Hepatitis

Ear Infections
Allergies
Reverse Sneezing
Eye Conditions

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Various Blood Tests

X-Rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Eye and Ear Examination
Allergy Testing
Abdominal Ultrasound

Silkland Terriers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

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

Silkland Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

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

Tug of war, Fetching, Walks, Cuddles

Running in yard

Silkland Terriers 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.

Sco-Shis are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Sco-Shi 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 Silkland Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Sco-Shi, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silkland Terriers usually need at least 90 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 Sco-Shis 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.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Silkland Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Silkland Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Sco-Shi 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 Silkland Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Sco-Shis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Sco-Shis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Sco-Shis are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

Sco-Shis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Silkland Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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

Sco-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.