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

Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Cheerful

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

Cherokee Monarchs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Jack Russell Terrier, Silky Terrier

Russian Toy Terrier and Papillon

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

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

Brown
Black

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.

A Cherokee Monarch 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.

Silky Jacks are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Subaortic Stenosis

None

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Canine Cushing’s Disease

Patellar Luxation

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

Eye
Blood
Knee
X-Rays

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

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

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

Cherokee Monarchs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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.

Cherokee Monarchs 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 Silky Jack, it's at least 8 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 Cherokee Monarch, it's at least 6 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.

In general most Cherokee Monarchs 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.

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

Cherokee Monarch 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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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 average per month expenses of a Cherokee Monarch 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.

Silky Jacks are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Cherokee Monarchs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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