Unfortunately, the Mudhol Hound 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.

Mudhol Hounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Silkchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

Ancient

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Fawn
Red
Cream
Sable

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

Mudhol Hounds have short coats.

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Mudhol Hound can have a litter of 13-14 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.

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

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

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Allergies

X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Ear Examination

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

Mudhol Hounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Mudhol Hound 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.

Bath time, Brushing, Catch, Tracking, Tug-of-war, Run, Gem, Swim

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

Mudhol Hounds 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 Mudhol Hound, it's at least 18 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 Mudhol Hounds 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.

The Mudhol Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Mudhol Hound 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.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 48-90 pound (22 - 41 kg) Mudhol Hound feed 2.5 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 9-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silkchon 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 Mudhol Hound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Mudhol Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Silkchon 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.

Mudhol Hound 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.

Mudhol Hounds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Mudhol Hounds are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

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

Silkchons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.