Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Companionable
Playful

Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Yorkipoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Silky Jacks are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

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

United States

United States

Poodle, Yorkie

Jack Russell Terrier, Silky Terrier

Not recognized by any clubs.

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

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Silver
Cream
Brown
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Yorkipoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Silky Jacks are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Yorkipoo can have a litter of 10-15 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 Jack can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Portosystemic Shunt
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Subaortic Stenosis

Cushing's Disease
Separation Anxiety
Periodontal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Canine Cushing’s Disease

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Heart Analysis

Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA

Yorkipoos thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Yorkipoo has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Yorkipoos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Silky Jacks need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Yorkipoos are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Silky Jacks sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Yorkipoo dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Fetch, Zoomies, Car rides, Teaching tricks, Walking, Playing fetch

Tug-of-war

Yorkipoos 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 Jacks 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 Yorkipoo, it's at least 6 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 Jack, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkipoos usually need at least 30 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 Jacks usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Yorkipoo has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Silky Jack requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Yorkipoo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Yorkipoo is between $35 - $49. This makes an average of $420 - $588 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 Jack 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.

Yorkipoos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Silky Jacks are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Yorkipoos are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Yorkipoos are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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