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 Rottle 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
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Fearless
Good-natured
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Rottles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Silkeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Rottles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Uknown

Germany

Silky Terrier and Maltese

Poodle, Rottweiler

Unknown

1980s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Pied

Straight

Curly

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 Rottle 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Count

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rottles 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.

Rottles 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 Rottle, it's at least 14 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 Rottles 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.

Silkeses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Rottle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
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 60-100 pound (27 - 45 kg) Rottle feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Rottle is somewhere $3.40 - $4.50 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 Rottle is between $101 - $134. This makes an average of $1212 - $1608 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 average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Rottle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Silkeses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

Rottles 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.

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