Australian Silky Terrier

Origin

Australia

Attractive to:

Someone who wants a Toy companion breed with the terrier spirit.

Not the best for:

Rodent lovers. These dogs might look dainty, but they can still despatch a rat – or, in their native country, a snake!

Aliases:

Silky Terrier, Silky, Sydney Terrier, Sydney Silky

Cross between:

None

Size:

Tiny-Small
Similar size and weight to your average cat.

Exercise Needs:

Low (Under 30 minutes)
A walk and a good sniff can be like reading a novel while doing a marathon for a little dog.

Coat:

Long almost human hair
Luscious long outer locks that need lots of attention and a soft undercoat that will get knotty if not combed out.

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

14 years

Good first dog?:

Maybe