Chihuahua vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Chihuahua to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Silky Terriers.
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
Mexico
Australia
Origin Year
1850 AD
1900 AD
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Chihuahua
Silky Terrier
