Appearance

The Silky Terrier is a small, fine-boned dog with long, flowing hair. Their hair could grow up to six inches long. The shape of their head is flat between the ears and have a shallow stop. Their nose is black as its almond-shaped and piercing eyes. The V-shaped ears stand erect and are set high on the head. The coat is blue with tan markings. Their body is usually longer than their height.

History

The purpose of this breed was more on companionship and a house pet rather than a working class dog, which is typical across Australia. There are various reports that suggest the origins of the Silky Terrier. Some reports indicate that the they are the a descendant of mixed Yorkshire Terrier (from Scotland) and the Australian Terrier (descendants of the rough-coated type of terriers from Great Britain). Other say they are just Australian Terriers born with silky fur in an attempt to create a separate breed. The name of the breed was initially called Sydney Silk, which was a crossbred between a Yorkshire Terrier and the Australian Terrier according to the American Kennel Club (AKC), since it was found primarily in the city of Sydney, Australia. Although the Australian Silky Terrier was recognized by the Australian Kennel Council in 1958 in the Toy Group category, It was only in 1992 that the Australian Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, and the Yorkshire Terrier that they was clearly defined since all three might be born in the same litter. The breed is recognized by all major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world.