While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Torkies are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Weeranian is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Active
Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Yorkie and Toy Fox Terrier

Westie and Pomeranian

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®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black

Fawn
Red
White
Gray
Brown
Black

Torkies are known for their coat length.

Weeranians have medium-length coats.

A Torkie 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 Weeranian can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Cataract
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)
Collapsed Trachea

Bronchitis

Cataracts
Allergies
Eye Problems

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Wellness Check

Cardiac
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Allergy Testing

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

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

Torkies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Fetch, Walking

Hike, Training, Walk, Sleeping

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Torkie, it's at least 7 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 Weeranian, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Weeranians 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.

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

Weeranian 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Torkie 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 Weeranian is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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.

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

Weeranian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Weeranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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