Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Quick
Gentle
Going
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Decker Hunting Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

United States

United States

Smooth Fox and Rat Terrier

Pug and Silky Terrier

National Rat Terrier Association (NRTA)
Decker Hunting Terrier Registry (DHTR)

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1970s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Pied
White
Brown

Black
Fawn
Cream
Silver
Blue
Gray

Decker Hunting Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Silky Pugs have medium-length coats.

A Decker Hunting Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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 Pug 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.

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

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

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Conditions

Entropion
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Liver Shunts
Urolithiasis

Demodectic Mange
Skin Allergies
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Corneal Ulcer

BAER Testing
Skin Samples
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Ear Examination

Eye
Blood
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
CT or MRI scan
Hip and Knee
Skeletal Exam

Decker Hunting Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Silky Pugs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Decker Hunting Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Decker Hunting Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Silky Pugs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walk, Hike, Play, Run, Beach, Walking, Hiking, Jumping

Playing, Snuggling

Decker Hunting Terriers 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.

Silky Pugs 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 Decker Hunting Terrier, it's at least 10 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 Pug, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Decker Hunting Terriers 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 Silky Pugs usually need at least 45 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 Decker Hunting Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-38 pound (11 - 17 kg) Decker Hunting Terrier 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.

For an average 10-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Silky Pug 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 Decker Hunting Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Silky Pug is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Decker Hunting Terrier 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 Silky Pug 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.

Decker Hunting Terrier is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

The Decker Hunting Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

Decker Hunting Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Silky Pugs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Decker Hunting Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Decker Hunting Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Decker Hunting Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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