Silky Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Boston Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Silky Terrier | Toy Poodle | Boston Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Australia |  Germany  France |  United States |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 106 | 449 | 21 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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| Other Names | Sydney Silky, Australian Silky Terrier | Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle | Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Toy breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section. |
| Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers | Dog Registry of America Inc. | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
| Price | $600-$800 | 1000-1500 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Silky Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Boston Terrier
| Size | Small | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8-11 pounds (4-5 kg) | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 10-25 pounds (6-11kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 9.5 pounds (4.5 kg) | Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) | 17.5 pounds (8.5 kg) |
| Height | 9-10 inches (23-25 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | 15-17 inches (38-43 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 9.5 inches (24 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | 16 inches (40.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Silky Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Boston Terrier
| Coat | Silky Straight Glossy | Dense Curly Thick | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Blue Fawn Platinum Tricolor Tan Cream Gray Silver Black | Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige | White Brindle Seal Black |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Silky Terrier requires a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Silky Terriers shed none to minimal. | Toy Poodles shed none to minimal. | Boston Terriers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Silky Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Boston Terrier
| Temperament | Alert Inquisitive Quick Intelligent Friendly Joyful Responsive | Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable | Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Silky Terrier's has great intelligence. | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Silky Terriers are easy to train. | Toy Poodles are very easy to train. | Boston Terriers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Silky Terrier is a playful breed. | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. | Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Silky Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Toy Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Silky Terriers are a social breed. | Toy Poodles are a social breed. | Boston Terriers are a social breed. |
| Barking | Average: The Silky Terrier barks occasionally. | Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Silky Terriers are average watchdogs. | Toy Poodles are good watchdogs. | Boston Terriers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Silky Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Toy Poodles are average defenders. | Boston Terriers are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Silky Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Silky Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Toy Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Silky Terriers have average wanderlust potential. | Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds. | Boston Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Silky Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Silky Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Silky Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Boston Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Silky Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Toy Poodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Boston Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Silky Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Boston Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Silky Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. | Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Silky Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Silky Terriers are average friendly towards cats. | Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Silky Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs. | Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Silky Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Silky Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Silky Terriers are generally with other pets. | Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets. | Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Silky Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Toy Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Boston Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Silky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Boston Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Silky Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Boston Terrier
| Health Issues | The Silky Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Collapsed Trachea Diabetes Epilepsy Legg-perthes Disease | Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle | Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 14-16 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Silky Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Silky Terriers have an average exercise need. | Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise. | Boston Terriers have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Silky Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average to High. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Silky Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Silky Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Silky Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Boston Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 3-5 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
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