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Australian Silky Terrier

Australian Silky Terrier
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Shoulder height
About 24.5 cm[1]
Origin
Australia[1]
Weight
5 kg[3]
Lifespan
13–15 years[3]

Temperament

Friendly, Quick, Keenly alert

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Background and classification

Developed in Australia from Australian and Yorkshire terriers, it was formerly called Sydney Silky. AKC’s Silky Terrier is the same breed.

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Appearance and coat

A compact, slightly low body is somewhat longer than tall. Fine straight silky hair parts along the body, contrasting with the harsh-coated Australian Terrier.

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Coat and comparisons

JKC lists blue-and-tan or grey-blue-and-tan. Black puppy hair changes toward blue with maturity; age and the distribution of blue and tan affect appearance.

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Sources

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Australian Silky Terrier
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Australian Silky Terrier

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