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

Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Tempered
Fearless
Good-natured

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

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

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

Skye Terrier and Papillon

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

Black
Gray
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Red
Brown

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 Skye-Pap can have a litter of 4-6 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.

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

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

Skye-Paps 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

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Hepatitis
Occipital Dysplasia

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Atopic Dermatitis
Follicular 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

Blood Test
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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 Skye-Paps usually need at least 50 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 Skye-Pap requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Skye-Pap is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 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 Skye-Pap is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Skye-Paps have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Skye-Paps are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Skye-Paps are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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