Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Puggle Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction
- Puggle versus Silky Terrier: Overview
- Puggle versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Puggle and the Silky Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Puggle and the Silky Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Puggle versus Silky Terrier
- Lifespan of Puggle versus Silky Terrier
- Price of Puggle versus Price of Silky Terrier
- Adopting the Puggle versus Adopting the Silky Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Puggle versus Silky Terrier
- Do Puggles shed more than Silky Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Puggle or the Silky Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Puggle or the Silky Terrier?
- Does the Puggle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?
- Do Puggles Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?
- Can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Puggle vs. Silky Terrier
- Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Puggle or the Silky Terrier?
- Are Puggles good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Puggles and Silky Terriers?
- Is the Puggle Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Silky Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Puggle versus Silky Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Puggle Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Puggle 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 Puggle 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 Puggle and the Silky Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Puggle 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 Puggle 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 Puggle 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 Puggle or the Silky Terrier.
Puggle versus Silky Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Puggle and the Silky Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Puggle is a small-sized dog while the Silky Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
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.
Puggle versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Puggle 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 Puggle and the Silky Terrier
| Factor | Puggle | Silky Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Height | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder | 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 18 to 30 pounds | 8 to 10 pounds |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 12.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1330 | $1890 |
| Price Range | $995 – $1400 | $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 Puggle 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 Puggle is 85 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Silky Terrier is 80 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Silky Terrier. So, you should get the Puggle!
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 Puggle 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 Puggle and the Silky Terrier
Below is a list of where the Puggle and the Silky Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Puggle and the Silky Terrier
The Puggle and the Silky Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Puggle and the Silky Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Puggle versus Silky Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Puggle and the Silky Terrier.
Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 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 Puggle versus Silky Terrier
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 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 Puggles.
Price of Puggle versus Price of Silky Terrier
The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of a Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle 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 Puggle.
| Puggle | Silky Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1330 | $1890 |
| Price Range | $995 to $1400 | $1425 to $2075 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Puggle and Silky Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Puggle puppies or how many Silky Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Puggles. 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 Puggle 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 Puggle versus Adopting the Silky Terrier
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Puggles 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 Puggle named Hamlet that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Puggles like Hamlet on pefinder.com.
Also, like Puggles, Silky Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Whit is a Male Silky Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Silky Terriers like Whit that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
5820 Oliver is the name of another Puggle (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Barney is an adorable Male Silky Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Puggles and Silky Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Puggle versus Silky Terrier
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Silky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Puggles shed more than Silky Terriers?
Puggles shed moderately.
Silky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Puggle or the Silky Terrier
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Silky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Puggle or the Silky Terrier?
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.
Does the Puggle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?
Puggles 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 Puggles Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Silky Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Puggle vs. Silky Terrier
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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 Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Puggles 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 Puggle or the Silky Terrier?
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Puggles good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?
Puggles 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 Puggles and Silky Terriers?
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Silky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Puggle Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?
Puggles are not easy to train.
Silky Terriers are very easy to train.
Is the Puggle Better for Apartment Owners than the Silky Terrier?
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Silky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Puggle or the Silky Terrier?
Puggles are very good for new dog owners.
Silky Terriers are OK for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
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 Puggle and how the Silky Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Puggle and of the Silky Terrier to other breeds:
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Lakeland Terrier Puggle versus Kishu Ken Puggle versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puggle versus Bullmastiff Puggle versus Briard Puggle versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Puggle versus Cairn Terrier Puggle versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puggle versus Bracco Italiano Puggle versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Puggle versus Bolognese Puggle versus Golden Cocker Retriever Puggle versus Dalmatian Puggle versus Tibetan Terrier Puggle versus Lagotto Romagnolo Puggle versus Afghan Hound Puggle versus Irish Setter Puggle versus Tibetan Spaniel Puggle versus German Shepherd Dog Puggle versus American Pit Bull Terrier Puggle versus Redbone Coonhound Puggle versus Alaskan Malamute Puggle versus Mountain Cur Puggle versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Puggle versus English Springer Spaniel
Silky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Silky Terrier versus Norfolk Terrier Silky Terrier versus Irish Setter Silky Terrier versus Alaskan Klee Kai Silky Terrier versus Japanese Chin Silky Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Silky Terrier versus Australian Cattle Dog Silky Terrier versus Biewer Terrier Silky Terrier versus Keeshond Silky Terrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo Silky Terrier versus Shiranian Silky Terrier versus Golden Cocker Retriever Silky Terrier versus Cockapoo Silky Terrier versus Siberian Husky Silky Terrier versus Lancashire Heeler Silky Terrier versus Great Pyrenees Silky Terrier versus Akita Chow Silky Terrier versus Scottish Terrier Silky Terrier versus American Bulldog Silky Terrier versus Lowchen Silky Terrier versus Black Mouth Cur Silky Terrier versus Icelandic Sheepdog Silky Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Silky Terrier versus Border Terrier Silky Terrier versus Afghan Hound
Conclusion: Puggle 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 Puggle and the Silky Terrier better suits you and your family.