Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Reliable
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Bold
Fearless

Silky-Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Silky Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Chihuahua

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Black
White
Fawn
Gray
Silver
Brindle
Red
Blue

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Chi Staffy Bulls have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Silky-Pin 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 Chi Staffy Bull can have a litter of 5-7 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 Silky-Pin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Overactive Tear Glands

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Allergies
Dry Skin

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Allergy Testing

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

Chi Staffy Bulls are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Silky-Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Chi Staffy Bulls need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Walking

Snuggles, Long walks, Kisses, Taking a shower, Chew Toys, Chase, Dog Parks, Playing, Tug-of-war, Walk, Swim, Play, Nap, Fish, Cuddl, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Brushing, Bubbles, Running, Walking, Cuddles, Cuddling, Catch treats, Catching Treats, Tug of war, Hide and seek

Silky-Pins 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.

Chi Staffy Bulls 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 Silky-Pin, 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 Chi Staffy Bull, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silky-Pins 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 Chi Staffy Bulls 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.

The Silky-Pin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Chi Staffy Bull is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Chi Staffy Bull 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
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Silky-Pin 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 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Chi Staffy Bull feed 3 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 Silky-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Chi Staffy Bull is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silky-Pin 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 Chi Staffy Bull 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.

Silky-Pin is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Chi Staffy Bull is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

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

Silky-Pins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chi Staffy Bulls have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chi Staffy Bulls are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Silky-Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Silky-Pins are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Silky-Pins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chi Staffy Bulls are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.