Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive

Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Loyal
Gentle
Fearless
Good-natured

Silkyties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Shetland Sheepdog and Silky Terrier

Rottweiler and Siberian Husky

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Gray
Silver
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Fawn

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
White
Sable

Silkyties are known for their coat length.

Rottskys have medium-length coats.

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 Rottsky can have a litter of 8-12 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

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

Entropion
Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Histiocytosis
Corneal Dystrophy
Pancreatitis
Zinc Responsive Dermatosis
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
Bone Biopsy
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Hip and Elbow X-rays

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

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

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.

Rottskys 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 Rottsky, it's at least 14 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 Rottskys 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 Rottsky has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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 75-95 pound (34 - 43 kg) Rottsky 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 Silkytie is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Rottsky 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 Rottsky 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.

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.

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

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

Rottskys have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Rottskys are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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