Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Quick
Gentle
Going
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Trainable
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Clever

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

BT Walkers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

​United States

Pug and Silky Terrier

Treeing Walker Coonhound, Boxer

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

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

Unknown

​Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Cream
Silver
Blue
Gray

Brown
Red
White

Silky Pugs have medium-length coats.

BT Walkers have short coats.

A Silky Pug 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 BT Walker can have a litter of 2-10 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.

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

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

Entropion
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Liver Shunts
Urolithiasis

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Degenerative Myelopathy
Corneal Dystrophy

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Corneal Ulcer

Demodicosis
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Dermoid Sinus
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Stenosis

Eye
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
CT or MRI scan
Hip and Knee
Skeletal Exam

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Dna Test For Vwd
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BT Walkers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Playing, Snuggling

Going for hikes, Tug of war

Silky Pugs 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.

BT Walkers 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 Silky Pug, it's at least 5 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 BT Walker, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silky Pugs 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 BT Walkers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Silky Pug requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The BT Walker is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Silky Pug 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, BT Walker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Silky Pug 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 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) BT Walker 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 Silky Pug is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Silky Pug 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 BT Walker 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.

Silky Pug has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

BT Walker is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

BT Walkers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

BT Walkers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Silky Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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