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07-11-2011, 08:05 PM | #1 |
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| Yorkie or Silky? So when I got maggie she was all black with tan on her face. Now shes greyish whiteish with a little black and tan on her head. Is there even a difference? Pictures just taken http://picju.com/zt1ab0.jpg.htm picju image http://picju.com/images/qbdcmb.jpg |
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07-11-2011, 08:22 PM | #2 |
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| You can't really determine Silky vs. Yorkie by color alone. It's hard to tell from those pictures, but I'm assuming Yorkie. There are so many badly bred Yorkies, sometimes it's hard to tell. But a properly AKC Yorkie and AKC Silky are easy to tell apart.
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07-11-2011, 08:28 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: yorkie world !
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| I believe on her papers from the pet store it says AKC yokrie bla bla bla. The pet store we got her from is very clean, the dogs are bathed, and well kept and they claim no puppy mills. Anyone can put on an actt but the owners are a gay couple and I belive them. If she is a mill puppy you can not tell at all! She is playfull friendly, sometimes scared of other dogs not of the 3 we used to have. But our neighbors dogs and her hate each other. There's another yorkie in the neighborhood and both mine and her yorkies are the only dogs they don't attack! Maggie however does get scared of other dogs, but my aunts yorkies who she got from a breader herself are tthe same way, though shes way over protective of her dogs. I mean WAY. She brings them no where! We just got a lab puppy and maggie now has fleas again, I have been finding scabs on her head, and red bumps everywhere even in her ears. What could the cause of this be? Kalie (lab) is too strong and hurts maggie a lot could tthis be it? IO swiched maggie to K9 atvintix and the fleas went away and right before we got our lab she got them again and now tere here to stay again. She also has missing hair on her mouth which before when she had this problem elsewhere and had fleas tthe vet said itts most likley because of the fleas, and the hair grew back. Shes eating and drinking pee and poop are normal as can be! Last edited by maggies-mommy; 07-11-2011 at 08:32 PM. |
07-11-2011, 08:29 PM | #4 |
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| This is from an article I read awhile back - hope it helps a little - sorry it is so long. The Silky Terrier, also called the Australian Silky Terrier, falls into the toy sized category of dogs. These dogs are about 9 to 10 inches high and weigh between 8 to 11 pounds. However, these little dogs come with a big personality. A Terrier at heart, they take glee in hunting and killing domestic rodents. While many people often confuse this dog breed for the Yorkshire Terrier, the truth is that they are larger and more closely related to the Australian Terrier. It was developed in the 1800s in Australia, when Yorkshire Terriers from England were brought to Australia and mated with the Australian Terriers. From the resultant litters, those that would later be identified as the Silkys were bred together, until a recognized type was fixed. Silkys adapt easily to their living situation and do well in apartments owing to their size. They enjoy companionship and need time, attention, and regular exercise. They are bundles of energy and it is necessary that this energy is properly channeled. Their beautiful silky blue and tan coats is worn shorter than the Yorkies, but still needs frequent brushing to avoid tangles. Silky Terrier puppies have black coats at the time of birth. Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately called Yorkies, originated from Yorkshire in northern England. The bloodline of the Yorkshire Terrier breed is ambiguous, leading most people to believe that the dogs were bred by cotton mill workers, to deal with rat infestation. At their usual size, Yorkshire Terriers are about 7 to 9 inches, when measured up to the shoulder and weigh between 3 to 6 pounds. They too fall into the toy sized dogs section, and exhibit classic Terrier traits of bravery, determination, protectiveness and high energy levels. Yorkshire Terrier temperament can become negative (demanding, dependent, noisy, jealous, snappy), if the owner fails to establish pack leader status, or the family is unaware of how to treat a small dog. One of the reasons for the popularity of the breed is its glamorous silky straight coat. Tan colored near the head and feet, with a striking blue gray saddle, their coat parts along the spine and falls straight down, often trailing the floor. Several hours of grooming go into the maintenance of a long beautiful coat. Yorkshire Terrier owners usually oil and wash their pet's coat on a weekly basis. The coat may also be wrapped up in rice paper, tissue paper or plastic, to prevent breakage. If you plan to adopt, the right time to bring home Yorkshire Terrier puppies is at about twelve weeks. The reason this debate occurs is because the dog breeds are almost identical in appearance. However, the Silky Terrier's coat is of a sparser texture, and does not reach floor length. Thus, they are a good option if you want a good looking dog which has lesser dog grooming needs. They are good with children, which is another aspect that sets them apart from Yorkies, who are recommended for homes with older children. Silky Terriers are not good with non-canine pets (rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc) but if you have a cat at home, a silky can be socialized with it, in order to maintain the peace of the home. Another difference is that Silkys are easier to housebreak and train. Both dog breeds are prone to a number of health disorders and therefore proper dog care is important. The common health issues in Silky Terriers are epilepsy and cataracts, while Yorkshire Terriers often suffer from dog health problems like dental issues, bronchitis, and progressive retinal atrophy. |
07-11-2011, 08:33 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: yorkie world !
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| ADDING ON! We just got a lab puppy and maggie now has fleas again, I have been finding scabs on her head, and red bumps everywhere even in her ears. What could the cause of this be? Kalie (lab) is too strong and hurts maggie a lot could this be it? IO swiched maggie to K9 atvintix and the fleas went away and right before we got our lab she got them again and now there here to stay again. She also has missing hair on her mouth which before when she had this problem elsewhere and had fleas the vet said its most likely because of the fleas, and the hair grew back. Shes eating and drinking pee and poop are normal as can be! Kalie also threw up and it had a worm in it. Were bringing her to the vet tomorrow, and I believe maggie is all caught up with her de worming and everything, I haven't received anything from the vet telling me otherwise yet. Thank you for the article Last edited by maggies-mommy; 07-11-2011 at 08:35 PM. |
07-11-2011, 08:39 PM | #6 | |
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Only breeders in it for the money would sell their dogs to brokers and pet shops. They don't care where their dogs end up, and anyone with the money can buy one. Haven't you even encountered people who shouldn't own pets? Where did they get that pet from? Either a mill, petshop, or a byb. That being said, there are plenty of dogs from brokers or petshops that have turned out well, good health, temperament, looks. But now knowing what you know, the question is would you purchase from them again, given the facts? The more I learn, the more I believe my Uni was from a broker. I used to think she was just a small byb, but now I really don't think so. Brokers are some of the lowest of the low. So to answer my own questions, no I wouldn't, I would adopt from a shelter or from a rescue.
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07-11-2011, 08:51 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: yorkie world !
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| After joining her I learned about mills, and will never buy from a store again! Do you think I'm a bad dog owner, and person, and do you think my yorkie is bad a messed up because I got her from the store? Overall she has turned ou to be an amazing pet and friend! |
07-11-2011, 09:31 PM | #8 | |
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07-12-2011, 05:21 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | Hello and welcome to YT, I am Carmen and I breed and my daughter shows silky terriers, for they untrained eye the both look VERY similar, specially while babies the look IDENTICAL, one way a dog show judge told me that she really s a silky is by looking and the body lenght, the silky is LONGER than the yorkie, the silky is more obolong shape the yorkie is more square, also one very different detail is the paws, the silky have very dainty cat like paws, the yorkie has a more wider paw. I love both breeds but my heart is set on the silky, I think they are so very cute...I would love to see pictures of your girl's paws and a close up of the face, the head of the silky is very wedge shape the yorkie is more roundish.. Last edited by carmen in nj; 07-12-2011 at 05:24 AM. |
07-12-2011, 12:16 PM | #10 |
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| I doubt if any of us could be a 100% sure by looking at a picture. Yorkies and Silkies are from simular origins. Does it really matter, Maggie is very cute and you love her. Many Yorkies are larger, some never grow a floor lenght coat, and some have a longer back too. The Ideal perfect Yorkie, (AKC standard,) is what some serious breeders strive for. But for every show champion, hundreds of dogs fail to meet the standard, and are sold as pets.They are perfect in their own way. Now to your second question,Fleas. Ask your Vet what is best for your new puppy. Fleas carry tapeworms. |
07-12-2011, 12:21 PM | #11 |
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| Silkys arent that common here so most likely a yorkie
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07-13-2011, 05:04 PM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC
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| I had a 15 pound "yorkie" according to the papers from the pet store and the AKC. She was a great dog, and it wouldn't have mattered what breed she was. She passed after 16 years and now I have a mutt that I love. If you love your dog and they love you, breed doesn't matter. I have learned the pet store lesson too. Rescues only. |
07-13-2011, 05:40 PM | #13 |
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| looks like a flop ear yorkie to me. but i can't tell with no face views. the legs look too long to be a standard silky for sure. prob a mixed yorkie. |
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