Which is Better between the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier? A Very Detailed Review.

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Chinese Crested Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chinese Crested and for the Silky Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chinese Crested or the Silky Terrier.

Chinese Crested versus Silky Terrier

Chinese Crested versus Silky Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinese Crested is a small-sized dog while the Silky Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are Companion Dogs. This means both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Chinese Crested versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinese Crested to the Silky Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier

Factor Chinese Crested Silky Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Height 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Weight Up to 12 pounds 8 to 10 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1430 $1890
Price Range $1000 – $1600 $1425 – $2075
Temperament Score 76.5 percent 73.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 75 103
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 61 37

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chinese Crested in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Silky Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Chinese Crested is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Silky Terrier is 80 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinese Crested is a better pet than the Silky Terrier. So, you should get the Chinese Crested!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are most different:

  • Chinese Cresteds do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful. However, Silky Terriers do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • The Similarities Between the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier

    The Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier have low exercise needs.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinese Crested versus Silky Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier.

    Chinese Cresteds weigh Up to 12 pounds when fully grown. Chinese Cresteds are 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Silky Terriers weigh 8 to 10 pounds when fully grown. Silky Terriers are 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chinese Crested versus Silky Terrier

    The lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Silky Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Silky Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Silky Terriers live longer than Chinese Cresteds.

    Temperament of the Silky Terrier Versus the Chinese Crested

    The Chinese Crested has a better temperament than the Silky Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Chinese Crested is 76.5 percent while the temperament score for the Silky Terrier is 73.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 76.5 percent, the Chinese Crested has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 73.7 percent, the Silky Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 34 Chinese Cresteds and 19 Silky Terriers.

    Price of Chinese Crested versus Price of Silky Terrier

    The average price of the Chinese Crested puppy is $1430. The price of the Chinese Crested typically ranges from $1000 – $1600. However, the price of a Chinese Crested can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 157 Chinese Crested puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Silky Terrier puppy is $1890. The price of the Silky Terrier typically ranges from $1425 – $2075. However, the price of the Silky Terrier can be as low as $350 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 42 Silky Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Silky Terrier is more expensive than the Chinese Crested.

    Chinese Crested Silky Terrier
    Average Price $1430 $1890
    Price Range $1000 to $1600 $1425 to $2075

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chinese Crested and Silky Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Chinese Crested puppies or how many Silky Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Cresteds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Cresteds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Silky Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Silky Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chinese Crested puppy or the Silky Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Chinese Crested versus Adopting the Silky Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chinese Cresteds and many Silky Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chinese Crested named Romeo that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chinese Cresteds like Romeo on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chinese Cresteds, Silky Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Copper Penny is a Male Silky Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Silky Terriers like Copper Penny that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Baboo is the name of another Chinese Crested (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Mookie is an adorable Male Silky Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Chinese Cresteds and Silky Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Chinese Cresteds and Silky Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Chinese Crested versus the Intelligence of the Silky Terrier

    Chinese Crested Silky Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 61 out of 130 dog breeds 37 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Chinese Crested has an obedience intelligence rank of 61 out of 130 dog breeds. The Chinese Crested belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Chinese Cresteds tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Silky Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 37 out of 130 dog breeds. The Silky Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Silky Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Silky Terrier is more intelligent than the Chinese Crested.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Chinese Crested versus Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Chinese Crested is more popular with dog owners than the Silky Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Chinese Crested is 75 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Silky Terrier is 103 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chinese Crested

    Popularity of Chinese Crested

    Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Year Chinese Crested Popularity Rank Silky Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 68 92
    2014 65 101
    2015 75 102
    2016 77 100
    2017 79 106
    2018 79 112
    2019 80 109
    2020 79 108

    Health Problems of Chinese Crested versus Health Problems of Silky Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Chinese Crested is prone to more genetic health problems than the Silky Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chinese Crested than for the Silky Terrier.

    8 health tests are recommended for Chinese Crested while 2 tests are recommended for the Silky Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinese Cresteds and in Silky Terriers.

    Chinese Crested Health Problems

    Chinese Cresteds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chinese Crested puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chinese Crested puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chinese Crested breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chinese Cresteds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chinese Cresteds here.

    Silky Terrier Health Problems

    Silky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Silky Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Silky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Silky Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Silky Terriers for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Silky Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinese Cresteds and Silky Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chinese Crested Breed is Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    This is because the Chinese Crested ranks 7 out of 17 dog breeds for Primary Lens Luxation problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1982 Chinese Cresteds, 23 of them had Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chinese Cresteds, and how common these diseases are in Chinese Cresteds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 7 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 12 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 53 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 54 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 147 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Silky Terrier Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Silky Terrier ranks 22 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 109 Silky Terriers, 0 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Silky Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Silky Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 22 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 50 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 61 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chinese Crested and in Silky Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier:

    Disease Chinese Crested Rank Silky Terrier Rank
    Primary Lens Luxation problems 7 out of 17 dog breeds Not Common
    Baer Hearing Test problems 12 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 53 out of 145 dog breeds 50 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 54 out of 159 dog breeds 22 out of 159 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 147 out of 182 dog breeds 61 out of 182 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinese Crested versus Silky Terrier

    Chinese Cresteds do not like to be left alone.

    Silky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Chinese Cresteds shed more than Silky Terriers?

    Chinese Cresteds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Silky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Chinese Crested or the Silky Terrier

    Chinese Cresteds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Silky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinese Crested or the Silky Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Chinese Crested Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Silky Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Chinese Cresteds Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?

    Chinese Cresteds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Silky Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chinese Cresteds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinese Crested vs. Silky Terrier

    Chinese Cresteds do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Silky Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chinese Cresteds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Silky Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinese Crested or the Silky Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds get along very well with other dogs.

    Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Chinese Cresteds good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?

    Chinese Cresteds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Silky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chinese Cresteds and Silky Terriers?

    Chinese Cresteds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Silky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Chinese Crested Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds are very easy to train.

    Silky Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Chinese Crested Better for Apartment Owners than the Silky Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Silky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinese Crested or the Silky Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds are OK for new dog owners.

    Silky Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinese Crested

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chinese Crested that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chinese Crested:

  • Bolognese (75 percent match with Chinese Crested). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs Bolognese.
  • Japanese Chin (75 percent match with Chinese Crested). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs Japanese Chin.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Silky Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Silky Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Silky Terrier:

  • American Hairless Terrier (81 percent match with Silky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Australian Terrier (79 percent match with Silky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Australian Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chinese Crested and how the Silky Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinese Crested and of the Silky Terrier to other breeds:

    Chinese Crested Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chinese Crested versus West Highland White Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Sussex Spaniel     Chinese Crested versus Pointer     Chinese Crested versus Coton de Tulear     Chinese Crested versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Chinese Crested versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Chinese Crested versus Standard Poodle     Chinese Crested versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Chinese Crested versus Jack Russell Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Affenhuahua     Chinese Crested versus Samoyed     Chinese Crested versus Border Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Pug     Chinese Crested versus Jack Russell Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Shihpoo     Chinese Crested versus Dachshund     Chinese Crested versus Cavapoo     Chinese Crested versus Whippet     Chinese Crested versus Goldador     Chinese Crested versus Lhasa Apso     Chinese Crested versus Akbash     Chinese Crested versus Vizsla     Chinese Crested versus Azawakh     Chinese Crested versus Pomapoo     Chinese Crested versus Shichon     

    Silky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Silky Terrier versus Shiloh Shepherd     Silky Terrier versus Boerboel     Silky Terrier versus Chinese Crested     Silky Terrier versus Lowchen     Silky Terrier versus Puggle     Silky Terrier versus Cockapoo     Silky Terrier versus English Toy Spaniel     Silky Terrier versus Westiepoo     Silky Terrier versus Bouvier des Flandres     Silky Terrier versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Silky Terrier versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Silky Terrier versus Irish Terrier     Silky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog     Silky Terrier versus Japanese Chin     Silky Terrier versus Harrier     Silky Terrier versus Frenchton     Silky Terrier versus Doberman Pinscher     Silky Terrier versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Silky Terrier versus Finnish Spitz     Silky Terrier versus Doberman Pinscher     Silky Terrier versus Field Spaniel     Silky Terrier versus Chorkie     Silky Terrier versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Silky Terrier versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     

    Conclusion: Chinese Crested versus Silky Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chinese Crested and the Silky Terrier better suits you and your family.