Playful
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Clever

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

Doxie-Chins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Japanese Chin and Dachshund

Jack Russell Terrier, Silky Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid 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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Gray

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

Doxie-Chins have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Silky Jacks are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Straight

Doxie-Chins 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
Elbow Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Subaortic Stenosis

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Canine Cushing’s Disease

X-Rays
Eye Examination
CT or MRI scan
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Fluorescein Test
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel

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

Doxie-Chins 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.

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

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

Doxie-Chins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

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

Doxie-Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Doxie-Chins 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 Doxie-Chin, 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 Silky Jack, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Doxie-Chins 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.

Doxie-Chin 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 Jack should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Doxie-Chin 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.

Doxie-Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Silky Jack is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Doxie-Chins 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.

Doxie-Chins are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

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

Doxie-Chins are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Doxie-Chins have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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