Active
Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

Avoid Weeranians as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

Westie and Pomeranian

Silky Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

2000s

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
Red
White
Gray
Brown
Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Weeranians have medium-length coats.

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Weeranian can have a litter of 2-5 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 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.

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

Silky-Pins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Weeranians typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Silky-Pin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)
Collapsed Trachea

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Allergies
Eye Problems

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Cardiac
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Allergy Testing

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

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

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

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

Silky-Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

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

Hike, Training, Walk, Sleeping

Walking

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Weeranian, it's at least 6 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 Silky-Pin, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Weeranians 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.

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.

Weeranians 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 Silky-Pin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Weeranian 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Weeranian is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Silky-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Weeranian is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

Weeranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Silky-Pins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Silky-Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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