Smålandsstövare vs Silky terrier
Compare Smålandsstövare and Silky terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Smålandsstövare
Silky terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 54 cm
23 – 26 cm
Weight
15 – 18 kg
4 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Silky terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Tiny
Summary
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
About Silky terrier
The Silky terrier is a small, elegant but sturdy terrier with a fine silky coat and a bold, lively nature. Affectionate and alert, it suits owners who can provide regular grooming, daily walks, training, and mental stimulation. It often combines portability with strong terrier instincts.
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