Available Silky Terrier puppies for sale
Sydney Silky, Australian Silky Terrier
Terrier
9 inches
8 – 11 lbs.
Blue and tan, gray, blue and tan with silver-blue top-knot. Tips of hairs should be darker than the roots.
Straight, fine, glossy.
High
Apartment living is fine for the Silky Terrier as long as they have sufficient exercise.
Into the teens
3 – 5
Australia
Silky Terriers are spirited, friendly, self-assured.
Yes, tolerates children if handled properly, best if raised with them.
Yes, makes an excellent companion for other dogs.
Rat catcher and family pet.
High, can be barky.
Very Low
A big commitment is required to keep the Silky Terriers coat lustrous and in top condition with no matting. Daily combing and brushing and regular shampooing is necessary. After bathing, they need to be dried completely. Do not let them get chilled. Trim their coat occasionally, keep hair on legs and knees trimmed short. Remove hair from their eyes by tying a topknot. They are an energetic dog who enjoys extended play sessions. They need regular exercise to maintain a well sense of being. Puppies should be accustomed to brushing early.
High, responds best to positive reinforcement.
Collapsing trachea, genetic eye disease.
Developed in Sydney, Australia, the exact origins of their ancestry is unknown. What is known is that they are a cross by the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier with maybe some Scottish Terrier or Sydney Silky in them. Developed as an urban pet they are still a good ratter and are adept at killing snakes.
1959
Toy
Toy
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC(GB), UKC
