While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silkeses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Brusselranian is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Gentle
Tempered
Joyful
Sweet
Inquisitive
Easygoing

Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Lively
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Extroverted

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

Brusselranians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Silky Terrier and Maltese

Pomeranian, Brussels Griffon

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
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®

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Black
Gray
Red
Brown

Silkeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Brusselranians are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wiry

A Silkese 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 Brusselranian can have a litter of 1-3 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.

Silkeses are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Tracheal Collapse
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Count

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations

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

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

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

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

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

Brusselranians are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

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

Silkeses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Silkese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Brusselranians 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silkese, it's at least 7 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 Brusselranian, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silkeses 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.

In general most Brusselranians 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, Silkese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Brusselranian 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
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) Silkese feed 1.5 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 3-10 pound (1 - 5 kg) Brusselranian 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.

The average cost of a Silkese is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Brusselranian is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silkese 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 Brusselranian 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.

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

Brusselranians are not the best choice for families with kids.

Silkeses are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

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

Brusselranians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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