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 Shiba Corgi 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

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Going
Fearless
Keen
Cheerful
Faithful
Charming

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

Shiba Corgis shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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United States

Silky Terrier and Maltese

Welsh Corgi mix, Shiba Inu

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Silkeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Shiba Corgis have medium-length coats.

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 Shiba Corgi can have a litter of 6-7 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.

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

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Dry Skin
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Count

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Complete Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging

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

Shiba Corgi has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Playing fetch, Walking, Napping, Tug-of-war, Puzzle Toys, Walk, Barking, Jumping, Going on walks

Walking

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.

Shiba Corgis 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 Shiba Corgi, it's at least 8 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 Shiba Corgis 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.

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 Shiba Corgi has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Shiba Corgi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 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 Shiba Corgi is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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 friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Shiba Corgis 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.

Shiba Corgis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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