Unfortunately, the Silkytie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Yorkie-tons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Shetland Sheepdog and Silky Terrier

Coton de Tulear, Yorkshire Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Silver
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Fawn

White
Gray
Red
Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn

Silkyties are known for their coat length.

Yorkie-tons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

Yorkie-tons 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.

Yorkie-tons typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Portacaval Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Endoscopy

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

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

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

Yorkie-tons 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.

Yorkie-tons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Yorkie-ton dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Yorkie-ton, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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, Yorkie-ton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Yorkie-ton is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Yorkie-ton 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 Silkytie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Yorkie-tons 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.

Yorkie-tons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Yorkie-tons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Yorkie-tons 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.

Yorkie-tons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.