Silky Terrier
Silky Terrier
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group: toy |
height: 9-10"
/ 22.86-25.4 cm |
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weight: 8-11
lbs / 3.62-4.98 kg |
colors: |
steel/silver/slate/gray
or pigeon blue and tan |
physical traits: |
hardy, non-shedding, odorless,
vigorous, physically strong, agile, robust, terrier-like |
hair type: |
very long, flowing, glossy,
fine, silky |
personality/
temperament: |
friendly, energetic, aggressive,
loyal, devoted, adaptable, spirited, faithful, intelligent,
terrier like, strong-willed, active, demanding, independent,
yappy, alert, possessive, tireless, vocal.some may be shy,
nervous, aggressive |
maintenance/
special needs:
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high, very long hair requires
constant brushing to keep from matting, can't live outdoors,
patience to train, not good with other pets, socialize with
people early, protect from cold |
nickname: |
Australian Silky Terrier,
Sydney Silky Terrier, Silky Toy Terrier |
origination: |
Australia, cross of Australian
Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier, maybe Skye Terrier |
bred for: |
companionship |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
family, apartments, city
life, companionship, other pets, watchdog, hunt vermin |
good with kids? |
yes, supervise because
of size, intolerant if not properly socialized early |
life expectancy: |
14 yrs |
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kennel clubs: |
akc,
saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(toy terrier dog
group), ukc-(terrier dog group), ckc-as 'Silky Terrier' |
rescues: |
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