Australian Silky Terrier
- Group 3: Terrier
- Section 4: Dwarf Terrier
- Without working trial
Sydney Silky, Australian Silky
23-26 cm
The Australian Silky Terrier is one of the Fédération Cynologique International Australian recognized breed (FCI Group 3, Section 4, Standard No. 236).
Origin and History
The breed was originally developed from the cross of Australian Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier. A resulting therefrom are hairy bitch was exported to England. There she was repeatedly paired with the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Some descendants bought a Mr. McArthur Little, the resulting breeding a terrier type with fine, silky coat and this, the Skye Terrier einkreuzte with. He emigrated to Sydney, Australia, and led there on his breeding experiments. 1904, the first Australian Terrier Club in Victorian Silky and Yorkshire Terrier Club was renamed. He described the race as a Victorian Silky Terrier. Two years later, another club was formed in Sydney. He described the race as Sydney Silky Terrier. The currency issued by these two clubs breed standards differed in several respects from each other. 1955, a uniform standard with a uniform name was designed from the recommendation of the Australian Kennel Control Council ( AKCC ). Four years later the breed was given official recognition and was renamed the Australian Silky Terrier.
Description
A compact, moderately low set dog of medium size (up to 26 cm 5.4 kg) and length with finely textured buildings. The body should be moderately long in proportion to height of the dog. The fur of an Australian Silky Terrier should be close fitting, fine, shiny and silky in texture; with the colors being integrated as a blue and tan ( blue and tan ) or gray-blue and tan; the more intense the color, the better. The dog's ears should be small, v -shaped and set high on the skull. They are carried erect and are free of any long hair. The puppies are always born black.