Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Devoted
Lively

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

Chions 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

Chihuahua, Papillon

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

2000s

2001

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

White
Fawn
Brown
Cream
Black

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Chions have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Chion can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Silky-Pins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

Chions 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
Color Dilution Alopecia

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Eye
Knee
Hearing
Blood Test
Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walking

Napping, Cuddling, Tug-of-war, Playing fetch, Hide & Seek, Wrestling, Walking, Tug of war, Belly rubs

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.

Chions 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.

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 Chions 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.

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

The Chion has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Silky-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Chion is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 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 Chion 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.

Silky-Pin is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Chions are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

The Chion 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.

Chions 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.

Chions are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Silky-Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

Chions 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.

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