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

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

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

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

Avoid Lhasaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

United States

Lhasa Apso and Pekingese

Jack Russell Terrier, Silky Terrier

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®

Unknown

2000s

Hazel

Brown

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 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.

Lhasaneses 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
Entropion
PRA
Cherry Eye

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Subaortic Stenosis

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

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

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

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

Lhasanese 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.

Lhasaneses require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

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

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

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

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

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

Tug-of-war

Tug-of-war

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.

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 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 Silky Jack, it's at least 8 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 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.

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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

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

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

Silky Jack is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Lhasaneses 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.

Lhasaneses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

Silky Jacks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Lhasaneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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