Stubborn
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Opinionated

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

Peke-Italians are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Silky-Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

United States

Italian Greyhound and Pekingese

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®

Early 1900s

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Black
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Red

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Peke-Italians have medium-length coats.

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Peke-Italian can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Peke-Italians 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.

Peke-Italians 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
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Periodontal Disease

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

KCS
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Leg Fractures
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Respiratory Tests

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Peke-Italians are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Peke-Italian has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Peke-Italians bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Silky-Pin dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Peke-Italians are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Peke-Italian dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Peke-Italian, it's at least 4 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 Peke-Italians usually need at least 20 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.

Peke-Italian should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Silky-Pin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Peke-Italian is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Silky-Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

Peke-Italians are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Silky-Pin is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Peke-Italian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Silky-Pins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Peke-Italians are not suitable for children.

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

Peke-Italians are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Peke-Italians are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Peke-Italians are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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