Silky Terrier – AKC Dog Breed Series
the silkie terrior originated in
Australia around the turn of the century
silky terriers ideally stand between
nine to ten inches when measured at the
shoulder they are small but they are
Hardy and vigorous dogs the long flowing
silky coat is glossy and dark steel blue
or ten in color in ten dogs the tan hair
is darker at the roots and becomes very
light at the tips the Sookie Terriers
coat is his crowning glory it is
virtually odorless and non shedding the
coat needs to be brushed for about 10
minutes every day to keep it shining and
free of mats the silky Terrier will
adapt to most lifestyles it is a
spirited little dog with a good degree
of physical strength he has the
intelligence and forceful character of a
terrier and is ready to protect his
territory silkies are good with children
as long as the children treat them with
kindness silky Terrier is like
companionship from other pets
