Silky Terrier
Dog Breeds
Silky Terrier Quick Facts
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The Silky Terrier, also known as the Sydney Silky Terrier, the Sydney Silky, the Australian Silky Terrier, the Australian Silky, the Silky Terrier, the Silky Toy Terrier and simply the Silky, was “developed” as a breed in the late 1800s in Australia, from crosses of imported Yorkshire Terriers and native Australian Terriers. This is Australia’s only “toy” breed and is a true toy terrier in all ways: cheerful, curious, affectionate and loyal. The Silky Terrier
A better name for the Silky Terrier might be the Spunky Terrier. These little dogs pack a lot of personality into a small package. Like other terriers, they believe they are the center of the universe and expect everyone to bow to their needs. Silkies make (harmless) mischief whenever possible, especially if they realize it gets them extra attention. This is an intelligent breed who knows how to manipulate a situation in his favor, and
The Silky Terrier is a small, fine-boned terrier with long, flowing hair that grows five to six inches long. The head is flat between the ears and there is a shallow stop. The nose is black and the dark eyes are almond-shaped and piercing. The small ears are set high on the head, stand erect and are V-shaped. A Silky's topline should be level, and the dog should be longer than he is tall. The