Silky Terrier vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Silky Terrier to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Silky Terriers and Pocket Beagles.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Silky Terrier and Pocket Beagle are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Pocket Beagle is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Silky Terrier and Pocket Beagle are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Silky Terrier and Pocket Beagle are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Silky Terrier | Pocket Beagle |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Height | 9-10 in. | 7-12 in. |
| Weight | 8-11 lb | 7-15 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1900 AD | 1600 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Low-Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | None-Low | Low |
| Dander | None-Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Silky Terrier | Pocket Beagle |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Silky Terrier | Pocket Beagle |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Beagle Dwarfism | No | Yes |
| Collapsed Trachea | Yes | No |
| Diabetes | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Silky Terrier | Pocket Beagle |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Long | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Grey | Yes | No |
| Platinum | Yes | No |
| Silver | Yes | No |
| Tan | Yes | Yes |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Brown & White | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |