Silky Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Silky Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Silky Terrier Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Silky Terrier.

Silky Terrier Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of a Silky Terrier is 9-10 inches / 23-25 cm

Weight: The average weight of a Silky Terrier is 4-5 kg / 8-11 pounds

Size of Dog: The Silky Terrier is a small breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This Terrier belongs to the Toy Groups of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Silky Terrier originates from Australia

Exercise Needs: The Silky Terrier requires plenty of daily exercise and activity

Coat Type: The Silky Terrier has a straight, silky, long blue and tan coat

Shedding hairs: The Silky Terrier is a light shedder

Grooming needs: The grooming needs for the Silky Terrier are high as it requires daily grooming

Training a Silky Terrier (Trainability): This breed is trainable

Other Names of Silky Terrier: Australian Silky Terrier, Silky Toy Terrier and Sydney Terrier

Silky Terrier Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The normal litter size is around 3 - 4 puppies (can be more or less)

Temperament / Behaviour: Confident, Lively, Bright, Loving, Affectionate and Energetic

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Silky Terrier puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Silky Terrier dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Silky Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Silky Terrier puppies and dogs are very spirited and lively. This breed has plenty of affection to give their owners whom they love and enjoy spending time with. This isn't a solitary breed and dogs will behave better when provided with their owner's time and attention. Puppies and dogs from this breed are very loving and show their family loyalty and respect. The Silky Terrier is very energetic and bright and must be given lots of daily activity and exercise. Dogs that are not exercised properly may begin to show signs of disruptive behavior. This small dog is very brave and confident, despite its size, and it has a very willing and eager temperament; keen to please its owners and make them happy! The Silky Terrier is very alert and fun-loving, it is also trainable which makes this dog such a good companion. These dogs and puppies are sociable and enjoy socializing with people so it is important to let them meet strangers from a young age.

Choosing Silky Terrier Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Silky Terrier puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Silky Terrier puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide health clearances which will show any health illnesses, diseases or conditions that have been present throughout the health history of any particular puppy's parents. This breed has a straight long coat that knots and tangles easily, therefore, owners must be prepared to spend time grooming the coat daily in order to keep it tangle-free. This breed should also be bathed regularly. Both grooming and bathing this dog can take up a considerable amount of time, and owners should take this into account before buying a puppy or dog from the Silky Terrier breed.

Silky Terrier Puppies and Dogs