2006-11-09 14:50:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The silky terrier was created in Australia, from crossing a Yorkie with the Australian terrier.. Great little dogs!
they look much as a Yorkie, but are a bit larger, and have a characteristic silvery shiny coat on their back and sides.
Note the silvery coat> http://images.google.com/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial_s&hl=en&q=silky+terrier&btnG=Search+Images
Here is the Aussie terrier..you can see how they are related> http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial_s&q=australian++terrier&btnG=Search
and how mixing with the yorkie gave them more refinement> http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial_s&q=yorkshire++terrier&btnG=Search
My little mutt is 1/2 Silky, and she is just an awesome little dog..super smart, and super good sport..ready for anything..
2006-11-09 14:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
General Appearance
The Silky Terrier is a true "toy terrier". He is moderately low set, slightly longer than tall, of refined bone structure, but of sufficient substance to suggest the ability to hunt and kill domestic rodents. His coat is silky in texture, parted from the stop to the tail and presents a well groomed but not sculptured appearance. His inquisitive nature and joy of life make him an ideal companion.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size - Shoulder height from nine to ten inches. Deviation in either direction is undesirable. Proportion - The body is about one fifth longer than the dog's height at the withers. Substance - Lightly built with strong but rather fine bone.
Temperament
The keenly alert air of the terrier is characteristic, with shyness or excessive nervousness to be faulted. The manner is quick, friendly, responsive.
2006-11-09 14:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like chetco said,exact copy of a 10-12 pound Yorkie.They have shinier hair,and a few small differences.
I have owned 2 Yorkies now and in the past.My friend has 2 Silkies,they are amazing little dogs.Very smart,affectionate,and low key temperments.
My next dog is a Silky!
2006-11-09 17:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by brucc7006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋