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 Tervoodle 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
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Attentive
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Tervoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Silky Terrier and Maltese

Poodle and Belgian Tervuren

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Black
Brown
Fawn

Silkeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

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 Tervoodle can have a litter of 6-10 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.

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

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Count

X-Rays
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
DNA for VWD

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

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

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.

Tervoodles 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 Tervoodle, 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 Tervoodles 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 55-60 pound (25 - 27 kg) Tervoodle 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 Silkese is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Tervoodle is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Tervoodle 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.

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

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

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

Tervoodles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Tervoodles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

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

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

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

The Tervoodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.