Friendly
Independent
Lively
Sweet
Gentle
Intelligent
Loving

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

Avoid Beagles as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Silky Jacks aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

England

United States

Talbot Hound, North Country Beagle, Southern Hound

Jack Russell Terrier, Silky Terrier

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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®

1300s

2000s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Pied
White
Brown
Red
Black

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

Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Silky Jacks are known for their coat length.

A Beagle can have a litter of 12-15 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 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.

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

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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Congenital Heart Defect

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Subaortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Epilepsy

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Canine Cushing’s Disease

Eye
Hip
Heart
MRI
Full Body Physical Examination

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

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

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

Beagles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Beagle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Walk, Run, Hunt, Walking, Petting, Running, Sniffing, Pets, Sniff, Relaxing, Eating Snacks, Sniffin, Cuddles, Barking, Playing, Howling, Jumping high, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Play, Frisbee, Parks, Exploring, Fetch, Sleeping, Shake, Tracking, Searching, Tag, Tug-of-war

Tug-of-war

Beagles 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beagle, it's at least 12 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 Silky Jack, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Beagle is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Silky Jack requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Beagle feed 1.5 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 12-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Silky Jack 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 Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Beagle 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.

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.

Beagle has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Silky Jack is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Beagles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Silky Jacks are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Beagles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Silky Jacks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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