Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Fearless
Good-natured

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

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

Silky-Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Rottafs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Silky Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

Rottweiler, Afghan Hound

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

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Black
Gray
Brown

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

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 Rottaf can have a litter of 8-12 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.

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Cataracts
Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

X-Rays
Eye examination
Full Body Physical Examination
Thyroid Panel

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

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

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

Rottafs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

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.

Rottafs 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 Rottaf, it's at least 6 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 Rottafs 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.

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

Rottaf 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
Clipper
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 85-95 pound (39 - 43 kg) Rottaf 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 Rottaf is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Rottaf is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

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

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

The Rottaf 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.

Rottafs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Rottafs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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