Silky terrier | Facts & Information

Colors: brown-silver, brown-gray, brown-black

Other names: Sydney Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Silky Toy Terrier, Silky

Origin

This breed was developed in the late nineteenth century around the city of Sidney and is the result of mating the Australian Terrier with the Yorkshire Terrier and Skye Terrier.

It served mainly as a pet and was recognized in 1962.

Silky Terrier Feed

Silky Terrier needs a diet according to his body. Each individual is unique so some Terriers may have allergies to some foods. It is good to know that as dog food vendors strive to provide a supply of vitamins and minerals for all dogs through the food they market(or not), they fail to cover the needs of dogs.

You can't compare a Husky or a Chow Chow to a Silky Terrier just by eating the same food. The most recommended food is the one cooked in the home where the dog receives the necessary and sufficient food (proteins, minerals and vitamins) according to its age and activity level.

As some of you well know the most important and easily procured source of protein is meat. Do not forget that besides food, the dog also needs water. Water is predominant in the body and is more important than food, so it is good to give your dog fresh water at his discretion to quench his thirst.

Chocolate, cocoa or grapes are foods not recommended and even forbidden by some breeders. Even if some dogs Fool children, "Peck" small amounts of these products and have gained some relative immunity, these foods harm all dogs.

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Appearance Silky Terrier

It is a small dog, elegant due to its silky hair, harmoniously built, robust even if it is small. The head is of medium length, the skull flat, with an mot of fine hair in the forehead, and slightly longer than the muzzle.

The eyes are small, round, almond-shaped and dark in color. The ears are in letters" V", small, located high, raised and without long hair on them. The tail, worn straight, should be cut short. The coat has a single coat consisting of a hair 12-15 cm long, very fine, shiny and silky.

The most common variety is gray-blue in various shades, from light to dark, with brown, but the most appreciated and desired color is metallic blue. The fur is brushed with a trail on the middle of the back. At birth, all dogs of this breed are black.

The length of the body of this dog should not exceed one fifth of the height. The height varies between 12 and 25 cm, and the weight varies between 4 and 5 kg. This little dog, however, is larger than its ancestor, the Yorkie.

Silky Terrier Behavior

It is a dog full of energy, intelligent, eager to learn, active, playful, cheerful, obedient, vigilant and protective even if it is small. Very devoted to the master, he is loving and playful with children.

He is vigilant with strangers he barks at.

Accustomed to other animals in the household or home and other dogs, he will have no problems when he grows up.

Silky Terrier Training

The training of this dog is done with ease and pleasure because it is intelligent, obedient and willing to learn and catch easily.

He has a moderate level of activity, likes not too long walks and is not fussy if he is not taken out for a walk in a day.

They adapt after the master-more active or less active.

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Features Silky Terrier

It is an adaptable dog to the conditions offered, being a very suitable dog for the apartment near a loving and attentive family.

To maintain beautiful and healthy fur should be brushed and combed daily.

This breed rarely sheds. He is a good mouse hunter but above all a cheerful and devoted companion.

Silky Terrier Diseases

Possible health problems: cancerous and non-cancerous tumors, cataracts, Cushing's disease, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, Legg-Perthes disease, patella dislocations, pancreatic diseases.