About Silky Terriers:

This breed is mentally and physically quick. The Silky is feisty and independent like a true terrier and it can be rather aggressive toward other pets and it's not particularly friendly toward strangers either. This dog is possessive of it's home territory and can be somewhat noisy. Despite all these seeming shortcomings, this breed’s following is intense and growing in size. Developed in Sydney, Australia, by crossing the Australian Terrier with the Yorkshire Terrier, the Silky Terrier was originally known as the Sydney Silky. It was quite popular, both as a city pet and as a ratter on poultry farms. Stories of its use as a mine guard are unlikely but amusing. Imported into the United States in the early l950s, the Silky Terrier was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1959.

Care and Exercise:

Brush every day and bathe once a week. Coat mats easily if not cared for. More active than most toy breeds, the Silky needs daily runs or walks on leash. Will chase other animals without regard for its own safety if allowed to run free.

Recommended Households:

Active, spirited and energetic, the Silky Terrier tolerates children if handled properly. It is bent on doing things in its own way at all times, and objects to variations in routine. Inclined to be noisy, it makes a good watchdog. This breed should have obedience training, to which it responds well. If training is not provided, the Silky will take over the household, which it generally tries to do most of the time.

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