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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Silky
Terrier
Although a toy in size, the Silky Terrier
has a true terrier personality – he is of
sufficient substance to be able to hunt
and kill domestic rodents. The general
public occasionally confuses this breed
with the Yorkie, but in reality, the Silky
is larger and more closely related to
the Australian Terrier. A friendly, joyful
temperament and the lovely blue and
tan coat make him an ideal companion.
A Look Back
Developed at the end of the 1800s in
Australia, the Silky Terrier was created
when a number of Yorkshire Terriers
from England were brought into parts
of Australia and bred to Australian
Terrier bitches in an attempt to
improve coat color in the blue and tan
Australian Terrier. The resulting litters
produced individuals shown as these
three different breeds. The Silkys were
then bred together until a recognized
type was fixed.
Right Breed for You?
This portable pooch can adapt well to
any living situation, but make sure you
have the time to devote to them – they
do not like to be ignored, preferring to
play fetch or go on walks with their
family. Silkys are keen and energetic,
so it’s best to keep them occupied.
The breed must also be bathed and
brushed on a regular basis.
If you are considering purchasing a
Silky Terrier puppy, learn more here.
•Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1959.
•Ranging in size from 9 to 10 inches
tall at the shoulder and approximately
10 pounds.
•Vermin hunter.
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Silky Terrier Breed Standard
Toy Group
General Appearance
The Silky Terrier is a true "toy terrier".
He is moderately low set, slightly
longer than tall, of refined bone
structure, but of sufficient substance to
suggest the ability to hunt and kill
domestic rodents. His coat is silky in
texture, parted from the stop to the tail
and presents a well groomed but not
sculptured appearance. His inquisitive
nature and joy of life make him an
ideal companion.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size – Shoulder height from nine to ten
inches. Deviation in either direction is
undesirable. Proportion – The body is
about one fifth longer than the dog's
height at the withers. Substance –
Lightly built with strong but rather fine
bone.
Head
The head is strong, wedge-shaped,
and moderately long. Expression
piercingly keen, eyes small, dark,
almond shaped with dark rims. Light
eyes are a serious fault. Ears are
small, V-shaped, set high and carried
erect without any tendency to flare
obliquely off the skull. Skull flat, and
not too wide between the ears. The
skull is slightly longer than the muzzle.
Stop shallow. The nose is black. Teeth
strong and well aligned, scissors bite.
An undershot or overshot bite is a
serious fault.
Neck, Topline and Body
The neck fits gracefully into sloping
shoulders. It is medium long, fine, and
to some degree crested. The topline is
level. A topline showing a roach or dip
is a serious fault. Chest medium wide
and deep enough to extend down to
the elbows. The body is moderately
low set and about one fifth longer than
the dog's height at the withers. The
body is measured from the point of the
shoulder (or forechest) to the rearmost
projection of the upper thigh (or point
of the buttocks). A body which is too
short is a fault, as is a body which is
too long. The tail is docked, set high
and carried at twelve to two o'clock
position.
Forequarters
Well laid back shoulders, together with
proper angulation at the upper arm,
set the forelegs nicely under the body.
Forelegs are strong, straight and
rather fine-boned. Feet small, catlike,
round, compact. Pads are thick and
springy while nails are strong and dark
colored. White or flesh-colored nails
are a fault. The feet point straight
ahead, with no turning in or out.
Dewclaws, if any, are removed.
Hindquarters
Thighs well muscled and strong, but
not so developed as to appear heavy.
Well angulated stifles with low hocks
which are parallel when viewed from
behind. Feet as in front.
Coat
Straight, single, glossy, silky in texture.
On matured specimens the coat falls
below and follows the body outline. It
should not approach floor length. On
the top of the head, the hair is so
profuse as to form a topknot, but long
hair on the face and ears is
objectionable. The hair is parted on
the head and down over the back to
the root of the tail. The tail is well
coated but devoid of plume. Legs
should have short hair from the
pastern and hock joints to the feet.
The feet should not be obscured by
the leg furnishings.
Color
Blue and tan. The blue may be silver
blue, pigeon blue or slate blue, the tan
deep and rich. The blue extends from
the base of the skull to the tip of the
tail, down the forelegs to the elbows,
and half way down the outside of the
thighs. On the tail the blue should be
very dark. Tan appears on muzzle and
cheeks, around the base of the ears,
on the legs and feet and around the
vent. The topknot should be silver or
fawn which is lighter than the tan
points.
Gait
Should be free, light-footed, lively and
straightforward. Hindquarters should
have strong propelling power. Toeing
in or out is to be faulted.
Temperament
The keenly alert air of the terrier is
characteristic, with shyness or
excessive nervousness to be faulted.
The manner is quick, friendly,
responsive.
AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Poodle
The Poodle, though often equated to
the beauty with no brains, is
exceptionally smart, active and excels
in obedience training. The breed
comes in three size varieties, which
may contribute to why Poodle is one of
the most popular breeds according to
AKC® Registration statistics. Poodles
can be a variety of solid colors,
including white, black, apricot and
gray, but never parti-colored.
A Look Back
The breed originated in Germany as a
water retriever. The stylish "Poodle
clip" was designed by hunters to help
the dogs move through the water more
efficiently. The patches of hair left on
the body are meant to protect vital
organs and joints which are
susceptible to cold. The Standard
variety is the oldest of the three
varieties. The Miniature variety may
have been used for truffle hunting.
The Toy Poodle was often used in
performances and circuses.
Right Breed for You?
The Poodle can accommodate nearly
any size living quarters. His
hypoallergenic coat may reduce
allergic reactions, but requires regular
professional grooming. The Poodle is
an active breed and requires daily
exercise.
If you are considering purchasing a
Poodle puppy, learn more here.
•Non-Sporting (Standard and
Miniature) and Toy (Toy) Groups; AKC
recognized in 1887.
•Standard: over 15 inches tall at the
shoulder; Miniature: over 10 but under
15 inches; Toy: 10 inches or under.
•Water retriever, companion.
© The American Kennel Club, Inc.
The Poodle, though often equated to
the beauty with no brains, is
exceptionally smart, active and excels
in obedience training. The breed
comes in three size varieties, which
may contribute to why Poodle is one of
the most popular breeds according to
AKC® Registration statistics. Poodles
can be a variety of solid colors,
including white, black, apricot and
gray, but never parti-colored.
A Look Back
The breed originated in Germany as a
water retriever. The stylish "Poodle
clip" was designed by hunters to help
the dogs move through the water more
efficiently. The patches of hair left on
the body are meant to protect vital
organs and joints which are
susceptible to cold. The Standard
variety is the oldest of the three
varieties. The Miniature variety may
have been used for truffle hunting.
The Toy Poodle was often used in
performances and circuses.
Right Breed for You?
The Poodle can accommodate nearly
any size living quarters. His
hypoallergenic coat may reduce
allergic reactions, but requires regular
professional grooming. The Poodle is
an active breed and requires daily
exercise.
If you are considering purchasing a
Poodle puppy, learn more here.
•Non-Sporting (Standard and
Miniature) and Toy (Toy) Groups; AKC
recognized in 1887.
•Standard: over 15 inches tall at the
shoulder; Miniature: over 10 but under
15 inches; Toy: 10 inches or under.
•Water retriever, companion.
© The American Kennel Club, Inc.
