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

Playful
Dignified
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless

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

Malaneess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

United States

United States

Pug and Silky Terrier

Great Pyrenees, Alaskan Malamute

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Cream
Silver
Blue
Gray

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Silver
White

Silky Pugs have medium-length coats.

Malaneess 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 Malanees can have a litter of 4-10 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.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondrodysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Corneal Ulcer

Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Deafness
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Bleeding Disorder
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Zinc Responsive Dermatosis
Platelet Dysfunction
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Osteochondrodysplasia

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

Elbow
Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Analysis
Hearing and Ear Tests

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

Malanees 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.

Malaneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Playing, Snuggling

Nap, Tug-of-war, Swim, Groom, Go Camping, Walk, Walking, Car rides, Cuddle, Snuggles, Sleeping, Fetch, Running, Teaching tricks, Teaching new, T, Dog tricks, High Five, Playing, Run, Wrestle, Tug, Play Fight, Play keep away, Play, Belly rubs

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 Malanees, it's at least 17 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 Malaneess 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.

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, Malanees 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
Deshedder
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 85-100 pound (39 - 45 kg) Malanees feed 4 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 Malanees is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 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 Malanees is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Pugs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

Malaneess are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Silky Pugs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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

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