Silky Jack Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Silky Jack is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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

Silky Jack dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Silky Jack. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Silky Jacks are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Silky Jack is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

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®

2000s

Brown

Black

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

The coat of a Silky Jack dog is generally known for its length.

Straight

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.

The adaptability of Silky Jack dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Silky Jack is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Subaortic Stenosis

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Canine Cushing’s Disease

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

Silky Jacks are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Silky Jack have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Silky Jack dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Silky Jacks dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Silky Jack dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Tug-of-war

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

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 Silky Jack is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Silky Jack 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.

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

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.

The Silky Jack breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Silky Jacks are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Silky Jacks are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Silky Jacks are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Silky Jacks are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Silky Jacks are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Silky Jacks are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Silky Jack for a mellower experience.

Silky Jack dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.