Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Aggressive
Steady
Good-natured
Spirited
Assertive
Opinionated

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Lhasaneses are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Pom-Silks are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Lhasaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

United States

Lhasa Apso and Pekingese

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

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®

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®

Hazel

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

A Lhasanese 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 Pom-Silk 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.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
PRA
Cherry Eye

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

Liver Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Full Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Biochemical Profile Tests
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing

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

Pom-Silks are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Pom-Silk has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Lhasaneses require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Pom-Silks need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Tug-of-war

Dog Parks, Walk, Play, Nap, Playdate

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

Pom-Silks 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhasanese, 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 Pom-Silk, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhasaneses 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 Pom-Silks usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lhasaneses have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pom-Silks require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

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

The average cost of a Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lhasanese 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 Pom-Silk is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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.

Lhasanese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Pom-Silk is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Pom-Silks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Lhasaneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Pom-Silks are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.