Barbara Beissel of Lamplighter shares decades of insight on Silky Terriers, breeding to the Standard, and preserving Toy breeds.
A look at the Silky Terrier’s history, evolving Standards, and how size and coat length shaped the breed from its early Australian origins.
Article discussing the Silky Terrier breed from a longtime breeder’s perspective, focusing on appearance, coat, and areas needing improvement.
We’ve all walked down the street and complimented someone’s small, silver-coated “Silky Terrier,” only to be told, “This is a Yorkshire!” Then, to be politically
Purebred Silky Terriers Breed Origins | Here is a thorough account of where the Silky Terrier came from. It starts with the Yorkie, and way before that too.
Silky Terriers (or Silkys) are 10-inch-tall dynamos animated by curiosity and high spirits. The glorious blue-and-tan coat is straight and glossy, and it feels and behaves much like human hair. The wedge-shaped head is topped by profuse hair parted down the middle, and erect V-shaped ears draw attention to the keen, piercing expression of the almond-shaped eyes. Silkys are more refined than typical ratting terriers, but they should still look and behave like a true earthdog.