Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

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

Pom-Silks are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

2000

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

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

Pom-Silks are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Liver Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Full Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Biochemical Profile Tests
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing

Corteses 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.

Pom-Silks 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 Cortese, 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 Pom-Silk, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Corteses 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.

In general most Pom-Silks usually need at least 40 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 Cortese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pom-Silks 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.

Cortese 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, Pom-Silk should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

For an average 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese 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.

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Pom-Silk 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 Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 Pom-Silk is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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.

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

Pom-Silks have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Pom-Silks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Pom-Silks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Corteses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Pom-Silks are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.