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08-12-2010, 09:25 AM | #1 |
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| Difference between Silkie Terriers /Yorkshire Terriers I have a 2 yrs old Yorkshire terr (she is registered as that) I now adopted a 1yr old Yorkshire Terrier they look nothing alike. My 2 yr old looks just like pics of Silkies I'm told there is no difference by some and others say that they are different. ? can yorkshires produce a silkie or was there some kind of mix up and pups got switched? I dont know whats what I'm very confused as I want to breed both of my both of my girls. I just want to be sure of what I have here and what if any differences there are. Lily my older one weighs 15 lbs and is a silver blue with long silkie hair. Our 1 yr old weighs 8 lbs and is black in the body and reddish in her face. My older one looked the same as my lil one as a pup, but she looks totally different in color now that she is 2. Our new one looks the same as she (our older one) did as a pup. Please help, tried to send pics but couldnt for some reason. any suggestions or help would be apprieciated. R )0( Blessings Last edited by ravinmoonlight; 08-12-2010 at 09:27 AM. |
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08-12-2010, 09:40 AM | #2 |
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| First, your yorkies are not standard and should not be bred. Do you know their health line, their parents, their grandparents, done any health testing, etc? A breeder can chime in and explain more but breeding is NOT easy and should be done by everyone especially not by bad examples of the breed. That is not to say your dogs aren't beautiful. My boy is 15lbs and I prefer him this way but I would never breed him, especially if you don't even know 100% if your dog is a full Yorkie (like me, I think Jackson may be a Silky, but unsure). Silky Terriers and Yorkshire Terriers are two different breeds. Here is a good example in differences: Home of the Gorgeous Silky Terrier!! - Compare the silky to....
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08-12-2010, 09:40 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | They are 2 different breeds completely, although the Silky Terrier was created by originally breeding Yorkies with Australian terriers. American Kennel Club - Silky Terrier American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier I personally have a hard time telling the difference, though I've been told (and a lot of people here will vouch for) that if you see a really good example of each you can immediately tell the differences. Now, it's possible that you do have a purebred yorkie girl. She just may not have been bred to standard. If that's the case, you should really reconsider breeding her. Breeding should be reserved for the betterment of the breed and isn't something to undertake lightly. Out of curiosity, was she registered AKC or CKC? They have vastly different standards for proving you have a purebred pup.
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08-12-2010, 09:42 AM | #4 | |
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HI there welcome to YT! Are they registered with the AKC? The standard for the yorkshire terrier is not to exceed 7lbs. I'm sorry but both your girls are over the standard size and in my opinion you shouldn't breed. At least I wouldn't if I was in your place. Maybe you could post this in the breeders section and get more answers from some good reputable breeders. If you wanted to breed your girls it would be wise to get them all the breed appropriate health testing to make sure they are a good represation of a yorkie. | |
08-12-2010, 09:47 AM | #5 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Hi and welcome to Yorkietalk. I think you should be aware that we have an abundance of sickly dogs out there due to people believing that it's okay to breed just any dog. Once we domesticate an animal, it's very important for humans to stay involved in the breeding. When you take "natural selection" out of the process, you need to be aware how your decision to breed two dogs together effects the breed. Breeding is an awesome responsibility, and you should be responsible for every puppy you produce for the rest of their lives. Good breeders breed for the betterment of the breed, not for profit, and are responsible when they produce sickly puppies. Not every dog should be breed, and the first thing you need to learn is that a breeding dog is different than a pet. You need to buy it with that thought in mind, and work very closely with the person who sold you the dog, as she will be your mentor. May I suggest you getting familiar with the Yorkie Standard, this site has a brief discription of standard, and you should study it in more detail, should you decide to be a breeder. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Official Breed Standard Some people call yorkies silky's but that's just referring to their coat; they have a silky coat rather than a cotton coat, and a silky coat is the preferred coat. There is another breed that is called the Silky breed, and they do look a little like a Yorkie, but the two breeds should never be mixed, it doesn't do either breed any good. I also suggest that you get familiar with some of the health problems associated with Yorkies, and learn which tests should be performed on the breeding pair. Health Issues
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08-13-2010, 09:35 AM | #6 |
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| To answer your question..no, two pure bred yorkshire terriers will not produce a silky terrier. They are 2 different breeds. Since your girls are not to standard, I suggest you do not breed them. I'm sure they have lovely qualities and are very beautiful. However, to preserve the breed standard, only yorkies that meet the standard & have had the appropriate health tests should be bred. BTW, welcome to YT!
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08-13-2010, 10:13 AM | #7 |
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| A purebred Yorkies fur will grow forever and a day. I have a Silky/Yorkie mix and he does not grow. He's always the same length fur. That might be a pointer. Callie and Alice and Chester (Silky boy/Yorkie mix) |
08-13-2010, 10:21 AM | #8 |
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| I just wanted to agree with the comments already posted. Though I'm sure your girls are wonderful pets, they are not within the Yorkie standard and one should only breed to improve and already have the best representation of the breed!
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