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Silky
Terrier dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Toy
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Australia
as a Rat catcher |
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Life expectancy |
Into
the teens |
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Color |
Blue
and tan, gray, blue and tan with silver-blue top-knot. Tips
of hairs should be darker at roots. |
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Coat type |
Straight,
fine, glossy. |
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Exercise needs |
He
is an energetic dog who enjoys extended play sessions. He needs
regular exercise to maintain a well sense of being. |
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Temperament |
Spirited, friendly, self-assured. The keen, alert air of the
terrier is characteristic, with shyness or excessive nervousness
to be faulted. The manner is quick, friendly, responsive. The
Silky is generally a one-family dog. He is also considered to
be a keen watchdog, obedient and very trainable. He can be wary
of strangers until accepted by a family member. |
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Good with children |
Good
with children if handled properly, best if raised with them.
Makes an excellent companion for other dogs. Makes a good watchdog
as it can be very barky |
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Grooming needs |
A big commitment is required to keep his coat lustrous and in
top condition with no matting. Daily combing and brushing and
regular shampooing is necessary. After bathing, he needs to
be dried completely. Do not let him get chilled. Trim the coat
occasionally, keep hair on his legs and knees trimmed short.
Remove hair from his eyes by tying a topknot. Puppies should
be accustomed to brushing early |
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Average size (inches) |
9
- 10
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9
- 10
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Average weight (lbs) |
8
- 10
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8
- 10
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Health issues |
Susceptible to collapsing
trachea and genetic eye disease |
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Living conditions |
Apartment living
is fine as long as he has sufficient exercise. |
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Dog
breed description
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Originally known as the Sydney
Silky, the Silky Terrier is a breed that was developed in the Sydney
area of New South Wales, and was first shown in 1907. He owes his existence
to the crossbreeding of Skye and Yorkshire terries, and also of the
Yorkshire and Australian terriers. His name was changed to the Australian
Silky Terrier in the 1950s. 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 top to the tail and presents a well groomed
but not sculptured appearance. They are glossy blue-gray and tan, with
a silver-gray or tan topknot. They are inquisitive by nature and joy
of life make him an ideal companion. Developed as a companion dog, the
silky is generally friendly and responsive, with a terrier-like alertness.
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Dog
breed infobits |
It
is also known as the Australian Silky Terrier, Sydney Silky, and Silky
Toy Terrier.
The Silky is an ideal pet for people who have limited space at home, but
they do still appreciate being taken out for walks
The Silky Terrier is a wonderful little dog that brings joy to the hearts
of millions of owners |
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