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Dogs 101 SILKY TERRIER
Top Dog Facts About the SILKY TERRIER

Sweet, refined and elegant, the Silky Terrier was born from the idea of creating a dog with the innate qualities of hunter of the Australian Terrier breed, but in a smaller and more compact size. Its origins go back to the XIX century where it became indispensable for the elimination of snakes and rodents. Then in 1974, it was recognized as a breed, becoming a very popular pet among the families of the United States, Switzerland, France and other European countries.

Time for some Ruff Trivia:
The Silky Terrier has a complicated naming history, Can you tell us, What was the first name of this breed?

o A: Australian Silky Terrier
o B: Sidney Silky Terrier
o C: Yorkshire Terrier

What do you think, give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer! Hang on tight and we’ll get back to this Ruff Trivia Question toward the end of the video.

Small, but not fragile, strong, but not aggressive, the Silky Terrier is a 10inch breed that weighs 8 to 10 pounds, compact, light, with a low body and strong legs. Its coat is fine, shiny and silky, blue and fire or bluish gray and fire. It has small, dark, expressive eyes, an erect tail, a black nose, a strong jaw and small, thin and triangular ears. The Silky Terrier is definitely a true "toy terrier".

Grooming: The frequent brushing of the coat will not be enough with this type of breeds. To keep it clean, shiny and without knots it’s necessary to give him food with fatty acids and vitamins. Also, clean the nails, ears and teeth weekly will be very important.
Temperament: These little dogs have too much personality in such a small body. Playful, loving, active, energetic, happy and grateful, the Silky, like all Terriers, believe that they’re the center of the universe and expect everyone around them adapt to their needs. As smart as manipulators, these dogs are so adorable that they can become an excellent pet for families with children.
Training: If you want to have a happy and healthy dog, the best thing is constant exercise. This will release all the accumulated energy and it will be a more docile and moldable dog. His training should be fun but firm and with positive and loving rewards. Get some basic obedience training tips here BrooklynsCorner.com.
Health: With a life expectancy between 12 to 15 years, the Silky Terrier can suffer from certain diseases such as allergies, collapsing trachea, diabetes, elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, intervertebral disk disease, LeggCalvePerthes disease, malassezia dermatitis, short hair syndrome of Silky breeds, cataracts, cystine urolithiasis, refractory corneal ulceration and patellar luxation.
As you can see, the Silky Terrier is a cheerful, sociable, intelligent and very good companion dog, who will need a lot of time and energy to provide the care and affection he needs. Able to adapt easily to any space, this small can become a loyal companion, affection and an excellent family member. Know more about how to properly care for a Bull Terrier here in BrooklynsCorner.com


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