One of the original 'designer crossbreeds' dating back to the late 1800s, they resulted from crossing the Australian Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier.
FACT SHEET
Someone who wants a Toy companion breed with the terrier spirit.
Rodent lovers. These dogs might look dainty, but they can still despatch a rat – or, in their native country, a snake!
Silky Terrier, Silky, Sydney Terrier, Sydney Silky
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Australia
Tiny-Small
Similar size and weight to your average cat.
Low (Under 30 minutes)
A walk and a good sniff can be like reading a novel while doing a marathon for a little dog.
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.
Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok
14 years
Maybe
Tailwise is consistently rated as Excellent
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