Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Courageous
Obedient
Protective
Loyal
Loving

Pom-Silks are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Beaucerons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Choose a Beauceron if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

France

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

briard

Unknown

1500s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

Black
Red

Pom-Silks are known for their coat length.

Beaucerons have short coats.

A Pom-Silk 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 Beauceron can have a litter of 10-12 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.

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

Beaucerons have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Beaucerons are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

Gastric Torsion
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Liver Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Full Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Biochemical Profile Tests
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing

Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Beaucerons thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

Pom-Silks need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Beaucerons are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Dog Parks, Walk, Play, Nap, Playdate

Walk, Playdate, Run, Road trip, Dog Parks, Frisbee, Swim, Play

Pom-Silks are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Beaucerons 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 Pom-Silk, 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 Beauceron, it's at least 30 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pom-Silks usually need at least 40 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 Beaucerons 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.

Pom-Silks 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 Beauceron has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Beauceron 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
Comb
Deshedder

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Pom-Silk 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.

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceron feed 2.5 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 Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Beauceron is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pom-Silk 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 Beauceron 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.

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

Beaucerons can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Pom-Silks have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pom-Silks are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Beaucerons are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Pom-Silks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Beaucerons are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Pom-Silks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Beaucerons are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Pom-Silks are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Beaucerons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.