Australian Silky Terrier Breed Articles

Silky Terriers - Sweet and Adventurous Dogs

My silky terrier is 18 years old and still going strong. She does not hear or see well but her health is good. It actually is good now that she cannot hear well because she used to be terrified of thunder; she would sit in my lap during a storm a...

Silky Terrier Puppy And Dog Information

// The Silky Terrier is a loving, energy dog. They are good watch dogs, although they can tend to be barkers. They can be kept in an apartment as they are small enough to get most of there exercise needs indoors. They are good with other dogs bu...

The Silky Terrier is Everything You Would Expect From a Little Dog - But is That a Good Thing?

Silky Terriers are everything we have come to expect from little dogs -- energetic, curious, yippy and perpetually in motion. They are also highly intelligent and do well in obedience training provided that their owners are able to maintain contro...

Silky Terrier Dog Breed Description, History and Temperament

Description: The Silky Terrier is something of a low set dog, with small bones and a tail nearly as long their body, although this is commonly docked, except in Europe where the practice of docking is illegal except for medical reasons. Whilst the...

Silky Terrier - Are Silky Terriers Good Dogs to Own?

In my humble opinion, Silky Terriers are the best dogs to have as a pet. This does not mean that the Silky is a good fit for every person or family. Knowing what your expectations are for a pet is very important. Below are three character traits o...

The Australian Silky Terrier: A Snake Killer?

The Australian Silky Terrier is thought to have been bred from crossing the Yorkshire Terrier with the Australian Terrier. This mix of the two breeds was meant to produce a toy dog with the gentle qualities of a small house pet and the inquisitive...