Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

Powderpaps shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Silky-Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Papillon and Chinese Crested

Silky Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000's

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Cream
Silver
White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Powderpaps are known for their coat length.

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Powderpap can have a litter of 2-5 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.

A Silky-Pin 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.

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation
Congenital Heart Disease

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Skin Allergies
Von Willebrand's Disease
Follicular Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Dna For Pra
Full Physical Examination
Hearing and Ear Tests
DNA for VWD
Heart Testing

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

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

Silky-Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Powderpaps require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Silky-Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Walk, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Brushing, Car rides, Companionship

Walking

Powderpaps 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.

Silky-Pins 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 Powderpap, it's at least 11 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 Silky-Pin, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Powderpaps usually need at least 120 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 Silky-Pins 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.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Silky-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Powderpap 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 Silky-Pin 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.

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

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

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

Silky-Pins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

Silky-Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Powderpaps are highly friendly around strangers.

Silky-Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Silky-Pins are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.