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

Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Fearless
Good-natured
Cheerful

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

New Rottlands are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

Rottweiler, Newfoundland

Unknown

2000s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

Pom-Silks are known for their coat length.

New Rottlands have medium-length 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 New Rottland 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.

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

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

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

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

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

Cardiac
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Eye and Ear Examination

Dog Parks, Walk, Play, Nap, Playdate

Farm work, Walks, Fucking, Playdate, Fetch, Walk, Run, Off-leash, Going on drives

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.

New Rottlands 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 New Rottland, it's at least 15 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 New Rottlands 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.

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 New Rottland requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

Pin Brush
Comb
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 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) New Rottland feed 4.5 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 New Rottland is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 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 New Rottland is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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.

New Rottlands are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Pom-Silks are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

New Rottlands have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.