Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Tempered
Fearless
Good-natured

Aloof
Quiet
Loyal
Intelligent
Reserved

Skye Terrier and Papillon

sighthound, greyhound-like dog

Unknown

2100 BC

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Red
Brown

White
Fawn
Cream
Red

Skye-Paps are known for their coat length.

Salukis have medium-length coats.

A Skye-Pap can have a litter of 4-6 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 Saluki can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Skye-Paps typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Saluki breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Hepatitis
Occipital Dysplasia

Heart Problems
Cancer

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Atopic Dermatitis
Follicular Dysplasia

Allergies
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Blood Test
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Blood Test
Physical Examination

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

Saluki has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Skye-Paps have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Salukis are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Skye-Pap, it's at least 6 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 Saluki, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Skye-Paps usually need at least 50 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 Salukis 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.

The Skye-Pap requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Skye-Pap should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Saluki 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 21-28 pound (10 - 13 kg) Skye-Pap 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.

For an average 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) Saluki feed 3 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 Skye-Pap is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Saluki is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Skye-Pap 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 Saluki 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.

Skye-Paps have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Skye-Pap is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

Salukis are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Skye-Paps are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

Salukis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Skye-Paps are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Salukis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.