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Australian Silky Terrier
Origin
The Australian Silky Terrier is, as the name suggests, Australian in origin.

 


AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER
In order to achieve a small but resistant and solid dog, the terrier Skye and Yorkshire were crossed in Australia. The result was this silky variety, also known as the Silky Terrier.

Australian Silky Terrier
Pedigree Points
Recognized: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: 9 in (22.5cm)
Weight: 8-10 lb (3.5-4.5kg
Coat: Straight, fine, and glossy ...

Australian Silky Terrier History
The Silky is generally believed to have developed by crossing the Yorkshire Terrier with the Australian Terrier in Sydney in the 1890s, ...

WA
Australian Silky Terrier Club of Western Australia
Treasurer - Sally Baxter
Phone: (08) 9296 1638 ...

Australian Silky Terrier Breed Standard - The Kennel Club
Pedigree dog types and Breed Standards. Search for a pedigree puppy/dog. Crossbreed dogs ... Australian Silky Terrier Breed Standard. 2006-05-15 ...

Australian Silky Terrier: See Silky Terrier
Australian Terrier: A small dog of a breed originally bred in Australia, having a coarse blackish coat with tan markings.

Australian Silky Terrier
Other Names: Silky Terrier, Sydney Silky, Silky Toy Terrier
Height: (Approx.) 9 In.

Australian Silky Terrier, Sydney Silky Terrier, Silky Toy Terrier
origination:
Australia, cross of Australian Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier, maybe Skye Terrier ...

Australian Silky Terrier Â- English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) Â- Russkiy Toy Â- Yorkshire Terrier Â- Toy Fox Terrier
Not categorized by FCI as Terrier
(may be in another Group, or not recognised) ...

The Australian Silky Terrier is an Australian dog, classed as a toy dog in that country, and as a terrier in Europe.

About The Australian Silky Terrier
The origins of this breed lie in the united kingdom and it is believed to be a cross between an Australian terrier and a Yorkshire Terrier. Breed as a dog for small houses, but still capable of rodent hunting.

Alt Names: Australian Silky Terrier
Country of Origin: Australia ...

(Sydney Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Silky Toy Terrier) The Silky Terrier has a similar look to a Yorkshire Terrier. They have a square flat head and short square muzzle ending with a small black nose.

Description: The Silky Terrier who is also known as the Australian Silky Terrier has been bred as a lively, energetic companion. They are confident, entertaining little dogs who have a charm all their own. They are a terrier true to form.

AKASydney Silky, Australian Silky Terrier
SizeSmall
Easy to trainMedium
GroomingLow
SheddingLow
Exercise neededDaily walks
Energy levelMedium/High
ProtectionHigh, makes an effective barking watchdog ...

His name was changed to the Australian Silky Terrier in the 1950s. He is moderately low set, slightly longer than tall, of refined bone structure, but of sufficient substance to suggest the ability to hunt and kill domestic rodents.

The most popular name for the breed in Australia was Sydney Silky Terrier, but in 1955 it was altered to the Australian Silky Terrier.

Silky Terrier
(Sydney Terrier) (Australian Silky Terrier)
(Silky Toy Terrier)
This darling little Silky is named
Ch. Amron's Cat Bearlou (LuLu)
Owner/Breeder/Handler: Norma Baugh
Amron Silky Terriers ...

Australian Terrier (not the Australian Silky Terrier)
Miniature Bull Terrier
Fox Terrier
Irish Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Skye Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier ...

OTHER NAME Sydney silky, Australian silky terrier
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Energy level High energy ...

The breed has had several names: initially, he was called the Sydney Silky Terrier. In 1955, he became the Australian Silky Terrier (still the official name for the breed in Australia). In the U.S., the name was changed to Silky Terrier.

Originally called the "Sydney silky Terrier"
Also known as the "Australian silky terrier"
Said to never forget a face
Breed History ...

A standard for the breed was first set in 1926, then refined in 1955, when the name "Australian Silky Terrier" was chosen for him.

During its rather short career, the breed has been known by a variety of names in its country of origin: Victorian Silky, Sydney Silky and Australian Silky Terrier. The U.S. calls it simply the Silky Terrier.

American Staffordshire Terrier
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Dingo
Australian Kelpie
Australian Shepherd
Australian Silky Terrier
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Australian Terrier ...

The Sydney Silky Terriers was then changed to be referred to as the Australian Silky Terriers to separate them accordingly from the others, which became more clear from their weight.

By 1936, an organized standard was established to prevent the Yorkie and the Australian Terrier from further crossbreeding. Known for many years as the Sydney Silky Terrier, the name was officially changed to the Australian Silky Terrier in 1955.

Initially known as the Sydney silky terrier, its name was changed to Australian silky terrier in 1955. On March 25, 1955, the first official meeting of the Sydney Silky Terrier Club of America was held.

The breed was popularly known as the Sydney silky terrier in Australia until her name was changed to Australian silky terrier in 1955. In America, her name was changed to silky terrier in 1955, just prior to her recognition by the AKC.

See also: Silky Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Australian Terrier, Sydney Silky, Diabetes