Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Clever

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

Duskys are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

​United States

Silky Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

Siberian Husky, Dachshund

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Black
Brown
Cream
Blue
White
Silver
Sable
Gray

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

Straight

Wiry

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 Dusky 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.

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

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

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart Disease
Urinary Stones

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

Silky-Pins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Walking

Fetch

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.

Duskys 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 Dusky, it's at least 9 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 Duskys 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, Silky-Pin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Dusky 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
Dematter
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 25-55 pound (11 - 25 kg) Dusky 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 Dusky is somewhere $1.40 - $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 Dusky 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.

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.

Duskys are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Duskys 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.

Duskys are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

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

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

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

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