Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive

Courageous
Confident
Loyal
Trustworthy
Protective
Alert

Silkyties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Mucuchiess are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

Andes Mountains
Venezuela

Shetland Sheepdog and Silky Terrier

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Silver
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Fawn

White
Pied

Silkyties are known for their coat length.

Mucuchiess have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

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 Mucuchies can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Mucuchiess have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

The Mucuchies breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

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

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 Mucuchies, 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 Mucuchiess 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.

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 66-100 pound (30 - 45 kg) Mucuchies feed 2.5 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 Mucuchies is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Mucuchies 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Mucuchiess 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.

Mucuchiess are not very stranger friendly.

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

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