Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive

Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Silkyties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Shetland Sheepdog and Silky Terrier

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

Unknown

2000

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Silver
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Fawn

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

A Silkytie 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.

A Cortese 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.

Silkyties are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Cataracts
Allergies
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

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

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

Silkyties 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.

Corteses 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 Silkytie, it's at least 8 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 Cortese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silkyties usually need at least 30 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 Corteses 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.

Silkyties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Silkytie 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 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese feed 2 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 Silkytie is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silkytie 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.

The average per month expenses of a Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silkyties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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