A Detailed Comparison of the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier.

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Pomapoo Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction

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

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

Pomapoo versus Silky Terrier

Pomapoo versus Silky Terrier: Overview

Both the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier are similar in size. The Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier are both tiny-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Pomapoo 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.

Pomapoo versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier

Factor Pomapoo Silky Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 3/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Weight 5 to 15 pounds 8 to 10 pounds
Height 8 to 10 inches 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1620 $1890
Price Range $1275 – $1900 $1425 – $2075
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Silky Terrier is 80 out of 125.

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

    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 Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier

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

  • Pomapoos require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.
  • Pomapoos have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Silky Terriers have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • The Similarities Between the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier

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

  • Both the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pomapoo and the Silky Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Pomapoo versus Silky Terrier

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

    Pomapoos weigh 5 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Pomapoos are 8 to 10 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 Pomapoo versus Silky Terrier

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

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

    Price of Pomapoo versus Price of Silky Terrier

    The average price of the Pomapoo puppy is $1620. The price of the Pomapoo typically ranges from $1275 – $1900. However, the price of a Pomapoo can be as low as $550 and as high as $3200. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 109 Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo.

    Pomapoo Silky Terrier
    Average Price $1620 $1890
    Price Range $1275 to $1900 $1425 to $2075

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomapoos. 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 Pomapoo 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: Pomapoo versus Silky Terrier

    Pomapoos do not like to be left alone.

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

    Do Pomapoos shed more than Silky Terriers?

    Pomapoos shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Pomapoo or the Silky Terrier

    Pomapoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Silky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

    Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.

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

    Pomapoos have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other 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 Pomapoos Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?

    Pomapoos bark and howl, but not very much.

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

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

    Pomapoos can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Pomapoo vs. Silky Terrier

    Pomapoos 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 Pomapoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pomapoos cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Silky Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Pomapoos get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Pomapoos good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?

    Pomapoos 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 Pomapoos and Silky Terriers?

    Pomapoos 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 Pomapoo Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?

    Pomapoos are very easy to train.

    Silky Terriers are very easy to train.

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

    Pomapoos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Silky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Pomapoos are very good for new dog owners.

    Silky Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomapoo

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

  • Pomeranian (81 percent match with Pomapoo). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs Pomeranian.
  • Peek A Poo (84 percent match with Pomapoo). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs Peek A Poo.
  • 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 Pomapoo vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Australian Terrier (79 percent match with Silky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Pomapoo vs Australian Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Pomapoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Silky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

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