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Silky Terrier Information
The Silky Terrier originated in Australia from crossings of the Australian Terrier and imported Yorkshire Terriers. In the 1800's they decided to improve the coat color in the blue and tan Australian Terrier, so they bred Yorkshire Terrier males with some of the Australian Terrier females. The resulting litters produced dogs that were shown as Australian Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers and Silky Terriers. The Silky's were then bred together until a recognized type was fixed. The Silky has the best qualities of both the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier.
In 1906 a standard was developed for the Silky in Sydney, and a separate standard for the new breed in Victoria. The Sydney standard stated that the dog should be between 6-12 pounds. The Victoria standard contained two classes; one for dogs under six pounds, and the other for dogs between 6-12 pounds.
During World War II, American and Canadian soldiers were stationed in Australia-they were charmed by the Silky Terrier and brought some of them back to the United States and began interest in the breed.
The American Standard states that a Silky should be from 9-10 inches tall, their coat is straight, glossy and silky in texture. Their colors can be blue and tan.
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