Active
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Clever

United States

United States

Mastiff and Poodle

Silky Terrier and Miniature Pinscher

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

1990s

2000s

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Cream
Sable
Gray
Brindle

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Mastidoodles are known for their coat length.

Silky-Pins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

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

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

Mastidoodles 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 Silky-Pin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia

Tracheal Collapse
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Congenital Eye Defects

Ear Examination
Optical Exam
Blood Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Full Physical Eexamination by the Veterinarian to test the range of movement in the joint areas

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Mastidoodles 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-Pins 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 Mastidoodle, 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-Pin, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mastidoodles 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-Pins usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Mastidoodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Mastidoodle 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-Pin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-140 pound (41 - 64 kg) Mastidoodle feed 4.5 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 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Silky-Pin 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 Mastidoodle is somewhere $4.20 - $5.60 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Mastidoodle is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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-Pin 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

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

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

Mastidoodles are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Silky-Pins are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Silky-Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

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

Silky-Pins are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.