Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Papipoo Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction
- Papipoo versus Silky Terrier: Overview
- Papipoo versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Papipoo and the Silky Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Papipoo versus Silky Terrier
- Lifespan of Papipoo versus Silky Terrier
- Price of Papipoo versus Price of Silky Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Papipoo versus Silky Terrier
- Do Papipoos shed more than Silky Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Papipoo or the Silky Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Papipoo or the Silky Terrier?
- Does the Papipoo Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?
- Do Papipoos Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?
- Can Papipoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Papipoo vs. Silky Terrier
- Can Papipoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Papipoo or the Silky Terrier?
- Are Papipoos good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Papipoos and Silky Terriers?
- Is the Papipoo Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papipoo
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Silky Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Papipoo versus Silky Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Papipoo Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Papipoo 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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo and the Silky Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Papipoo 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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo or the Silky Terrier.
Papipoo versus Silky Terrier: Overview
Both the Papipoo and the Silky Terrier are similar in size. The Papipoo and the Silky Terrier are both tiny-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Papipoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
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.
Papipoo versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Papipoo 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 Papipoo and the Silky Terrier
| Factor | Papipoo | Silky Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 10 to 11 inches | 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 14 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 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 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 6 to 14 pounds | 8 to 10 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 12.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1500 | $1890 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $1500 | $1425 – $2075 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Papipoo 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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo is a better pet than the Silky Terrier. So, you should get the Papipoo!
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 Papipoo and the Silky Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Papipoo and the Silky Terrier
The Papipoo and the Silky Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Papipoo and the Silky Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Papipoo versus Silky Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Papipoo and the Silky Terrier.
Papipoos weigh 6 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Papipoos are 10 to 11 inches 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 Papipoo versus Silky Terrier
The lifespan of Papipoos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Papipoos 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 Papipoos.
Price of Papipoo versus Price of Silky Terrier
The average price of the Papipoo puppy is $1500. The price of the Papipoo typically ranges from $1500 – $1500. However, the price of a Papipoo can be as low as $1500 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1 Papipoo 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 Papipoo.
| Papipoo | Silky Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1500 | $1890 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $1500 | $1425 to $2075 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Papipoo and Silky Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Papipoo puppies or how many Silky Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Silky Terriers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Papipoo 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Papipoo versus Silky Terrier
Papipoos do not like to be left alone.
Silky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Papipoos shed more than Silky Terriers?
Papipoos 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 Papipoo or the Silky Terrier
Papipoos do have a very low tendency to drool.
Silky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Papipoo or the Silky Terrier?
Papipoos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.
Does the Papipoo Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?
Papipoos 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 Papipoos Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?
Papipoos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Silky Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Papipoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Papipoos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Papipoo vs. Silky Terrier
Papipoos 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 Papipoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Papipoos can tolerate hot weather.
Silky Terriers can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Papipoo or the Silky Terrier?
Papipoos get along very well with other dogs.
Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Papipoos good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?
Papipoos 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 Papipoos and Silky Terriers?
Papipoos get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Silky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Papipoo Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?
Papipoos are very easy to train.
Silky Terriers are very easy to train.
Is the Papipoo Better for Apartment Owners than the Silky Terrier?
Papipoos adapt very well to apartment living.
Silky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Papipoo or the Silky Terrier?
Papipoos are very good for new dog owners.
Silky Terriers are OK for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papipoo
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Papipoo 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 Papipoo:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Papipoo and how the Silky Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Papipoo and of the Silky Terrier to other breeds:
Papipoo Versus Other Dog Breeds
Papipoo versus Yorkipoo Papipoo versus German Longhaired Pointer Papipoo versus Sheepadoodle Papipoo versus Scottish Deerhound Papipoo versus Redbone Coonhound Papipoo versus Australian Cattle Dog Papipoo versus Dachshund Papipoo versus Tibetan Terrier Papipoo versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Papipoo versus Tibetan Mastiff Papipoo versus Dogo Argentino Papipoo versus Belgian Sheepdog Papipoo versus Japanese Spitz Papipoo versus Cairn Terrier Papipoo versus Affenhuahua Papipoo versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Papipoo versus Cane Corso Papipoo versus Bluetick Coonhound Papipoo versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Papipoo versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Papipoo versus Puli Papipoo versus Black Russian Terrier Papipoo versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Papipoo versus English Springer Spaniel Papipoo versus Dachshund
Silky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Silky Terrier versus Morkie Silky Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog Silky Terrier versus English Setter Silky Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound Silky Terrier versus Spanish Mastiff Silky Terrier versus Belgian Sheepdog Silky Terrier versus Icelandic Sheepdog Silky Terrier versus Affenhuahua Silky Terrier versus Belgian Tervuren Silky Terrier versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Silky Terrier versus Samoyed Silky Terrier versus Carolina Dog Silky Terrier versus Border Collie Silky Terrier versus Field Spaniel Silky Terrier versus Bulldog Silky Terrier versus Brussels Griffon Silky Terrier versus Finnish Lapphund Silky Terrier versus Gordon Setter Silky Terrier versus Harrier Silky Terrier versus Braque du Bourbonnais Silky Terrier versus Cavapoo Silky Terrier versus Bedlington Terrier Silky Terrier versus Frenchton Silky Terrier versus Labradoodle Silky Terrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo
Conclusion: Papipoo 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 Papipoo and the Silky Terrier better suits you and your family.