The Silky Terrier is a small terrier breed that was developed in Australia. Closely related to the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier, the breed is referred to as the Silky Terrier in North America, but it is called the Australian Silky Terrier by the rest of the world. Bred to be a companion dog and family pet, the Silky Terrier is small and compact with short legs. They have a long silky grey and white or blue and tan coat that is flat, fine, and glossy. They are known to be alert and active and love to run and play. As an active indoor breed, the Silky Terrier can live in an apartment, but it is important that they are kept busy and social.
Silky Terriers have a withers height between 8”-11” (20-28 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 8-11 lb (4-5 kg). The Silky Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 16”-22” (41-56 cm), standing height between 12”-16” (30-41 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-16 years.
The Silky Terrier is a small terrier breed that was developed in Australia. Closely related to the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier, the breed is referred to as the Silky Terrier in North America, but it is called the Australian Silky Terrier by the rest of the world. Bred to be a companion dog and family pet, the Silky Terrier is small and compact with short legs. They have a long silky grey and white or blue and tan coat that is flat, fine, and glossy. They are known to be alert and active and love to run and play. As an active indoor breed, the Silky Terrier can live in an apartment, but it is important that they are kept busy and social.
Silky Terriers have a withers height between 8”-11” (20-28 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 8-11 lb (4-5 kg). The Silky Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 16”-22” (41-56 cm), standing height between 12”-16” (30-41 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-16 years.
