Silky Terrier
Also called Australian Silky Terrier and Sydney Silky
- Apartment friendly
- Barks a lot
The Silky Terrier is a small, sturdy terrier breed known for its soft, silky coat. They have a lively and alert personality, and are very loyal and affectionate towards their family. Silky Terriers are active and require regular exercise and mental stimulation to remain healthy and happy. They are intelligent and eager to please, and make great family pets.
- Weight
- 9–11 lb (4–5 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 9–10 in (23–26 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long
- Origin
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (late 19th–early 20th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Friendly
Inquisitive
Keen
Lively
Coat colours
Blue and tan and grey-blue and tan
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Silky Terrier
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Breeds of a similar size
All toy breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Silky Terrier - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Silky Terrier | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Australian Silky Terrier - FCI Standard N°236 (opens in a new tab)
- Australian Silky Terrier - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Silky terrier | Toy-sized, Hypoallergenic, Companion | Britannica (opens in a new tab)
- Silky Terrier Dog Breed Information & Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).