Australian Silky Terrier

The Australian Silky Terrier has a cheerful and lively personality and is similar in appearance to the Yorkshire (details) dog, but is larger in size. The dog originated in the 19th century and the blue and tan Australian Shorthair had successfully settled in the United States and Canada before settling in Europe. They have a strong sense of domain and will squeal when they see a stranger.

They do not have a dense fleece, but can withstand cold climates, and the late 19th century breeding of the Australian Shorthair may have been the result of breeding the Australian Hound, which was essentially a pleasure dog, with the Yorkshire Terrier and perhaps the Skye.

Although small, the Silky Terrier is strong, has a strong ability to hunt small rodents and has a slightly rebellious personality. The Silky Terrier is a true "toy terrier", short, slightly longer than tall, with a delicate bone structure but plenty of bone mass, a compact, short, medium length dog with an elegant, sturdy body and the ability to hunt house mice. The separated, straight silky coat gives it a particularly neat appearance.

The Silky Terrier has a strong, wedge-shaped head of medium length; small, dark, almond-shaped eyes with dark circles; small, V-shaped ears with high, erect ears; black nosepiece; and neat teeth.

The neck is elegantly combined with the shoulders; the back line is horizontal; the forelimbs are strong, straight and slender-boned; the pads of the feet are thick and elastic, the toenails are hard and dark; if there are wolf claws, they must be removed; the thighs are well-muscled and strong.

The single-layer coat is straight and shiny, and the coat of adult dogs drops down to the contour of the body, but not too close to the ground. The colors are blue and brown. The Silky Terrier has very strong hind legs and walks at a brisk pace.  The Silky Terrier is not unlike other terriers in that it is cheerful and lively, sometimes mischievous, and unmotivated when it comes to work. So it is not a breed bred for hunting, but simply to be used as a companion dog. But it still has the energetic, self-assertive personality of the terrier.

They are willful and rebellious, and need more early training if they are to live peacefully with people. This dog is strong-willed and will not tolerate control by humans, especially strangers, unless they are trained at a young age. Cute, intelligent, and wary when approached by strangers.

The Silky Terrier has an active nature and loves to go for walks, making it perfect for those breeders who prefer a small but active personality. The Silky Terrier is similar in appearance to the Yorkshire, but is slightly larger. Since it is sensitive to strangers, it is best to start training it for human contact from a young age. Its most beautiful feature is its coat, which is silky. However, this dog's coat tangles easily, so it can be difficult to care for.

To keep his coat in good condition, it is best to comb it through every day. If you wait until it gets really tangled, it will be much more tiring to sort out. It is best to have a row comb and a spike comb, with the row comb going through and the spike comb opening the knots. The coat should not be too long and should be trimmed in time. Bathe him regularly, do all kinds of grooming care, pluck ear hair, trim nails, trim coat and so on.

Sometimes the Silky Terrier is a bit naughty or even a bit nervous, you must stop it in time and make it change this bad habit. Take it for a walk from time to time, after all, this dog is more active and has a certain need for exercise.