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

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

United States

United States

Pug and Silky Terrier

Shetland Sheepdog and Cocker Spaniel

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Cream
Silver
Blue
Gray

Sable
White
Black
Brown

Silky Pugs have medium-length coats.

Cocker Shelties are known for their coat length.

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 Cocker Sheltie can have a litter of 6-8 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 are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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.

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

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

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Corneal Ulcer

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Atopy

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

Hip X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Cardiac Ultrasound
Skin Biopsy
Electromyography (EMG)
Thyroid Panel

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

Cocker Sheltie 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.

Cocker Shelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Playing, Snuggling

Fetch, Tug of war, Chase, Walks, Toys

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.

Cocker Shelties 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 Cocker Sheltie, it's at least 9 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 Cocker Shelties 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.

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

Cocker Shelties 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.

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, Cocker Sheltie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
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 25-35 pound (11 - 16 kg) Cocker Sheltie 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 Cocker Sheltie is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Cocker Sheltie is between $48 - $73. This makes an average of $576 - $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.

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.

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

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

Cocker Shelties make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Cocker Shelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Cocker Shelties are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Cocker Shelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Cocker Shelties are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.