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

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Kooikerhondje Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje or the Silky Terrier.

Kooikerhondje versus Silky Terrier

Kooikerhondje versus Silky Terrier: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Kooikerhondje belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

On the other hand, the Silky Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs 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.

Kooikerhondje versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier

Factor Kooikerhondje Silky Terrier
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 1/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Height 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Weight 20 to 25 pounds 8 to 10 pounds
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 1/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1425 – $2075
Average Price No Data $1890
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Silky Terrier is 80 out of 125.

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

    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 Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier

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

  • Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train. However, Silky Terriers are very easy to train.
  • Kooikerhondjes can tolerate cold weather. However, Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    • The Similarities Between the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier

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

  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Kooikerhondje versus Silky Terrier

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

    Kooikerhondjes weigh 20 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Kooikerhondjes are 14 to 16 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 Kooikerhondje versus Silky Terrier

    The lifespan of Kooikerhondjes is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Kooikerhondjes is 13.0 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 Kooikerhondjes.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Kooikerhondje versus Silky Terrier

    Kooikerhondjes do not like to be left alone.

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

    Do Kooikerhondjes shed more than Silky Terriers?

    Kooikerhondjes shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Kooikerhondje or the Silky Terrier

    Kooikerhondjes do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Silky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Kooikerhondje or the Silky Terrier?

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

    Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Kooikerhondje Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?

    Kooikerhondjes 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 Kooikerhondjes Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?

    Kooikerhondjes bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Kooikerhondjes can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Kooikerhondje vs. Silky Terrier

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

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

    Can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Kooikerhondjes 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 Kooikerhondje or the Silky Terrier?

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with other dogs.

    Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Kooikerhondjes good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?

    Kooikerhondjes are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Kooikerhondjes and Silky Terriers?

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Kooikerhondje Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?

    Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.

    Silky Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Kooikerhondje Better for Apartment Owners than the Silky Terrier?

    Kooikerhondjes adapt very well to apartment living.

    Silky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Kooikerhondjes are OK for new dog owners.

    Silky Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kooikerhondje

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje:

  • Lakeland Terrier (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Lhasapoo (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs Lhasapoo.

    • 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 Kooikerhondje vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Australian Terrier (79 percent match with Silky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Kooikerhondje vs Australian Terrier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Kooikerhondje Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Silky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Silky Terrier versus English Toy Spaniel     Silky Terrier versus Bernedoodle     Silky Terrier versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Silky Terrier versus Irish Setter     Silky Terrier versus German Pinscher     Silky Terrier versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Silky Terrier versus Ibizan Hound     Silky Terrier versus Lowchen     Silky Terrier versus Sloughi     Silky Terrier versus Keeshond     Silky Terrier versus Gordon Setter     Silky Terrier versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Silky Terrier versus Border Collie     Silky Terrier versus Alaskan Malamute     Silky Terrier versus Norwegian Lundehund     Silky Terrier versus Swedish Vallhund     Silky Terrier versus Basset Hound     Silky Terrier versus Afghan Hound     Silky Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound     Silky Terrier versus Boerboel     Silky Terrier versus Bull Terrier     Silky Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound     Silky Terrier versus Bordoodle     Silky Terrier versus Kuvasz     Silky Terrier versus Lhasa Apso     

    Conclusion: Kooikerhondje 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 Kooikerhondje and the Silky Terrier better suits you and your family.