Origin

In 1800 century the Silky Terrier evolved in Australia. The Silky Terrier was generally not created for hunting or herd purposes. They proved to be great companions over years. Various terriers were mixed to create this breed. Skye, Cairn, Yorkshire Terriers etc were amongst them. During the second world war this dog was taken to United States by a soldier and after 14 years this breed was introduced by the American Kennel Club.

General Description

The Silky Terrier is a cute looking small dog about 10 inches in height. They have a small physique and a cute expression. Their head is small and round in shape and they have a small round muzzle with a red nose at the tip. Their eyes are big and round and brown in colour. The Silky Terrier have small ears which stand straight on their head. They have beard on their face and a small neck. The fur on their body is such that they look like a small cotton ball. The Silky Terrier have small limbs and legs and padded paws. They have a docked tail and a broad chest. The Silky Terrier has long coat and the fur is such that it hangs from their face, legs and whole body. They are found in tan, blue and red colours.

Character

The Silky Terrier is very energetic, enthusiastic and always loves to play. They are very much devoted and loyal to their families. They are good to children but never like to be teased. If such happens then they may even bite. They are not at all well behaved to other dogs and they also have a tendency of chasing and killing small animals. They have a habit of becoming jealous of other dogs and they are great barkers. The Silky Terrier just keeps on barking. The Silky Terrier loves to dig. They love human companionship a great deal and love to stay with the family. Over years they have proved to be great companions. The breed is also very patient and intelligent by nature.

Temperament

The Silky Terrier is a good dog but don’t go by their size. They can be aggressive at times. They love to get attention from their masters and they are a bit jealous of other dogs. They can be very dangerous and may even get down to bite if teased. They are really good to well behaved kids but they are aggressive to other dogs. They have a habit of hunting small animals and don’t love to be left alone. They are very intelligent in nature but they may be stubborn at some point of times. They bark a lot and love to dig. They are very playful and need a daily walk. But still is properly trained they prove to be good companions.

Training

The breed is intelligent but sometimes it is difficult to train them because of their stubbornness. They should not be trained with harshness. They love to be praised. Training should be provided with consistency, care and fairness. Patience is required while training.

Health

The Silky Terrier can be affected by some of the very common diseases like elbow dysplasia, paterllar luxation etc. They can also be affected by epilepsy and diabetes. Their average life span is 10-15 years.