Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive

Active
Playful
Hard working
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Adaptable
Bold
Intelligent

Silkyties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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England
Australia

Shetland Sheepdog and Silky Terrier

Smooth Coated Ratting Terriers

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Silver
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Fawn

White
Black
Brown
Blue
Pied

Silkyties are known for their coat length.

Tenterfield Terriers have short 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 Tenterfield Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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.

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

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

The Tenterfield Terrier 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

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

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

Hypothyroidism

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

Blood and Urine Tests
Skin Scraping Test for Allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

Tenterfield Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Tenterfield Terriers 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 Tenterfield Terrier, it's at least 10 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 Tenterfield Terriers 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.

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

The Tenterfield Terrier 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

In general Tenterfield Terrier should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Silkytie is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Tenterfield Terrier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Tenterfield Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Tenterfield Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

Tenterfield Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.