ADDITIONAL SILKY TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Toy
Origin: Australia
Date of Origin: 19th century
Originally used for: Watchdog, vermin killers
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): Sydney Silky, Australian Silky Terrier
History of the Breed: Originated in Australia as a ratter and toy companion dog. It was developed from the crossing of the Yorkshire Terrier
and the Australian Terrier and likely other Terriers.
General Appearance: A Toy Terrier breed. The head is long and wedge shaped. The almond shaped eyes are small and dark.
The V-shaped ears are small, set high, and carried erect. The nose is black.
The chest is medium wide and deep enough to extend down to the elbows. The body is low set. The tail is docked and set high. The body is
covered in a single coat of long silky hair measuring 5 to 6 inches in length.
Height & Weight:
Height 9-10 Inches
Weight 8-10 Pounds
Coat: Single coat of long silky hair measuring 5 to 6 inches in length.
Color: Blue and tan, gray, blue and tan with silver-blue top-knot.
Grooming needs: High
Temperament of Breed: A loyal toy dog.
Friendly with children: Yes, better with older children
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Epilepsy, gastro intestinal problems
Minor: Allergies
Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 70
First Registered by the AKC: 1959
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Silky Terrier Club of America
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