Unfortunately, the New Rottland 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.

Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Fearless
Good-natured
Cheerful

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

New Rottlands are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Silkchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Rottweiler, Newfoundland

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

New Rottlands have medium-length coats.

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A New Rottland can have a litter of 8-12 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.

New Rottlands 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 Silkchon breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis

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

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Allergies

Cardiac
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Eye and Ear Examination

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

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

Silkchons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Farm work, Walks, Fucking, Playdate, Fetch, Walk, Run, Off-leash, Going on drives

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

New Rottlands 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 New Rottland, it's at least 15 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 New Rottlands 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.

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 New Rottland requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) New Rottland 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 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 New Rottland is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a New Rottland is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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.

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

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

New Rottlands 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.

New Rottlands are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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