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

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silkchons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Jack-A-Poos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Silkchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Jack-A-Poos aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Avoid Silkchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Jack Russell Terrier and Poodle

Bichon Frise, 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
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1990’s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown
Gray
Blue

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

Jack-A-Poos have medium-length coats.

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

Curly

Wavy

A Jack-A-Poo 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 Silkchon can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Jack-A-Poos are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Epilepsy
Skin Problems
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease

Patellar Luxation
Liver Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Allergies

Ear Examination
Eye Examinations
Various Blood Testing Modalities
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations

Chest X-rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Biochemistry Panel Tests
Clinical Exam
Eye and Ear Examination

Jack-A-Poo has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Jack-A-Poos need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Jack-A-Poos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Silkchons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

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

Walking, Eating Snacks, Cuddling, Fetch, Parktime, Boat ride, Bubbles

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

Jack-A-Poos 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.

Silkchons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Silkchon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jack-A-Poo, it's at least 10 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 Silkchon, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jack-A-Poos 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 Silkchons 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.

Jack-A-Poos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Jack-A-Poo 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, Silkchon should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Silkchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

Jack-A-Poo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Silkchons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Jack-A-Poos are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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

Jack-A-Poos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Silkchons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.