Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

United States

United States

Boston Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

Silky Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brindle
Fawn
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Boston Yorkies have medium-length coats.

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A Boston Yorkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Silky-Pin can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Boston Yorkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Silky-Pins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Boston Yorkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Silky-Pin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Diabetes
Atopic Dermatitis
Dry Eye

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Serum Chemistry Panel Tests

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Boston Yorkies are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Silky-Pins' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Boston Yorkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Silky-Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Boston Yorkies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Silky-Pins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Fetch, Walking, Playing fetch

Walking

Boston Yorkies are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Silky-Pins are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boston Yorkie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky-Pin, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Yorkies usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Silky-Pins usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Boston Yorkie is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Silky-Pin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Boston Yorkie has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Silky-Pin is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Boston Yorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Silky-Pins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Boston Yorkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Silky-Pins are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Boston Yorkies are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Silky-Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Boston Yorkies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Silky-Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boston Yorkies have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Silky-Pins are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Boston Yorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Silky-Pins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.