Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Easygoing

Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Going
Sweet
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming

Silky Cockers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Maltese and American Cocker Spaniel

Shiba Inu, Beagle

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Red
Cream
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
White

Silky Cockers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Shi-Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Silky Cocker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

A Shi-Beagle can have a litter of 2-14 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.

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Skin Problems
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Obesity

Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Corneal Erosion
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Demodectic Mange
Deafness
Demodicosis
Wobbler's Syndrome
Microphthalmia
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)

X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Eye examination
Blood Tests

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Full Chemistry Panel Tests and Blood Count
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Various Blood Tests
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

Silky Cocker has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Shi-Beagle has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Silky Cockers 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.

Shi-Beagles 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 Silky Cocker, it's at least 7 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 Shi-Beagle, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silky Cockers 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.

In general most Shi-Beagles 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.

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

The Shi-Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Shi-Beagle 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Silky Cocker feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 18-30 pound (8 - 14 kg) Shi-Beagle feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Shi-Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silky Cocker 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 Shi-Beagle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

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

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

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

Silky Cockers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Shi-Beagles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Silky Cockers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Silky Cockers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Shi-Beagles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Silky Cockers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Shi-Beagles are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.