Origin : AUSTRALIA
The Australian Silky Terrier or simply Silky Terrier is a small breed of dog of the terrier dog type.
AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER DOG BREED
History and Origins
Once also known as the Sydney Silky, this Australian dog has Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terrier ancestors. It's thought that when breeders were establishing the Australian Terrier at the end of the 19th century, they used the Yorkie to improve the blue and tan colouring of the coat. The silky-coated puppies that resulted became the foundation of the breed.
Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years
Temperament: Friendly, Inquisitive, Responsive, Alert, Quick, Joyful
Colors: Blue & Tan, Silver & Tan, Grey & Tan, Black & Tan, Silver Black & Tan
Hypoallergenic: Yes
The Australian Silky dog breed also has some terrier-like traits, which, given his ancestors, is no surprise! He's alert, confident, energetic – and still retains some of the hunting instincts of his forebears who killed rodents and even snakes!
