Is mikey a silky? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Candybar71 · 08-10-2011, 08:59 AM

We adopted Mikey from a friend a couple of years back who basically did the same from someone else. Along the way no one seems to have his papers. We love him regardless but we, like a lot of people on here, have been trying to figure out what he is without a DNA test. We've come to the conclusion that we think he is a silky instead of pure yorkie. Any one have any other suggestions or comments?

RileyDC · 08-10-2011, 09:00 AM

Looks Yorkie to me, with a Silky coat!!

He's a Cutie Pie!!

Monika · 08-10-2011, 09:08 AM

I agree!

MauiGirl · 08-10-2011, 09:17 AM

I agree too, I'd vote for a Yorkie with a beautiful silky coat.

My Tiki is pure Yorkie and looks just like him.

Ahis_Mama · 08-10-2011, 09:25 AM

He's adorable and he looks like a Yorkie to me too.

IsabelleOllie · 08-11-2011, 03:37 AM

He's a beautiful little dog either way. I absolutely LOVE his tail - it's so cute!!!

Candybar71 · 08-11-2011, 05:56 AM

Thanks, everyone. We weren't to sure because he seemed a little larger than most I have seen and his hair seemed to be very silky. I guess he picked up genetically somewhere along the way. It really doesn't matter too much we just want to answer correctly when people ask us. My fiance brought him home and I wasn't sure about the breed but like most on here I've come to have a greater appreciation for them and he is a huge part of our family now. Thanks.

Britster · 08-11-2011, 07:22 AM

Hi *waves* Welcome to YT!

It's so hard to say. I get asked by everyone if Jackson is a Silky and your boy reminds me of Jackson. He is about 16lbs, longer than he is tall, has a bit longer muzzle, bigger/pointier ears. I still often wonder.

The thing is... a well-bred Yorkie and a well-bred Silky are easy to tell apart. But because sooo many people breed Yorkies without any understanding of the standard and because they are so popular, you often get out of standard Yorkies. So just because a dog is, 20lbs for example, doesn't mean they are NOT a purebred Yorkie. And you'll often find a tiny 4lb Silky as well.

The Silky was "founded" by mixing the Australian Terrier and the Yorkie so they are all related. They wanted the "terrier-ness" of the Aussie with the hair of a Yorkie basically and wa-laa, there's a Silky! The fact of the matter is that Yorkies are more common so more often than not, they are going to be a Yorkie just by looking at the chances.

BellaDonna · 08-12-2011, 01:35 PM

Whatever he is, he is adorable!

Teresa Ford · 08-12-2011, 01:52 PM

Looks like a beautiful Yorkie to me. Welcome to YT

Maxman · 08-12-2011, 01:56 PM

I would say silky,he has a longer snout then a yorkie,beautiful dog either way.

CouversMom · 08-12-2011, 04:04 PM

Who knows, but he's a cutie!

alaskayorkie · 08-12-2011, 04:31 PM

I am in no way qualified to guess, but that's never stopped me before.

I agree with Maxman, the longer snout makes me think silky. However, I also agree with Brit: It might be a Yorkie that has been bred away from the established Yorkie traits.

The coat, as I understand, doesn't have anything to do with it. Yorkies can have silky coats without being a Silky breed.

ISPOILMYYORKIES · 08-12-2011, 07:58 PM

I would say yorkie he looks exactly like my nena she has that same beautiful coat n which is different from my other two n she is purebred.....He's adorable none the less!!

mollie jade · 08-14-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxman

I would say silky,he has a longer snout then a yorkie,beautiful dog either way.

Some Yorkies have longer snout too .

08-10-2011, 08:59 AM	#1
Candybar71 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monroe Posts: 2	Is mikey a silky? We adopted Mikey from a friend a couple of years back who basically did the same from someone else. Along the way no one seems to have his papers. We love him regardless but we, like a lot of people on here, have been trying to figure out what he is without a DNA test. We've come to the conclusion that we think he is a silky instead of pure yorkie. Any one have any other suggestions or comments? Attached Thumbnails

08-10-2011, 09:08 AM	#3
Monika Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresh Meadows, NY USA Posts: 137	I agree! __________________ Porscha & Bentley

08-10-2011, 09:17 AM	#4
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	I agree too, I'd vote for a Yorkie with a beautiful silky coat. My Tiki is pure Yorkie and looks just like him. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

08-10-2011, 09:25 AM	#5
Ahis_Mama Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu Posts: 3,588	He's adorable and he looks like a Yorkie to me too. __________________ Aloha & Have a wonderful day! Roni~ Ahi Shibi Roxie Heart Alize & Prada

08-11-2011, 03:37 AM	#6
IsabelleOllie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 1,590	He's a beautiful little dog either way. I absolutely LOVE his tail - it's so cute!!! __________________ Melissa and Belle

08-10-2011, 09:00 AM	#2
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	Looks Yorkie to me, with a Silky coat!! He's a Cutie Pie!!

08-11-2011, 05:56 AM	#7
Candybar71 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monroe Posts: 2	thanks Thanks, everyone. We weren't to sure because he seemed a little larger than most I have seen and his hair seemed to be very silky. I guess he picked up genetically somewhere along the way. It really doesn't matter too much we just want to answer correctly when people ask us. My fiance brought him home and I wasn't sure about the breed but like most on here I've come to have a greater appreciation for them and he is a huge part of our family now. Thanks.

08-11-2011, 07:22 AM	#8
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Hi waves Welcome to YT! It's so hard to say. I get asked by everyone if Jackson is a Silky and your boy reminds me of Jackson. He is about 16lbs, longer than he is tall, has a bit longer muzzle, bigger/pointier ears. I still often wonder. The thing is... a well-bred Yorkie and a well-bred Silky are easy to tell apart. But because sooo many people breed Yorkies without any understanding of the standard and because they are so popular, you often get out of standard Yorkies. So just because a dog is, 20lbs for example, doesn't mean they are NOT a purebred Yorkie. And you'll often find a tiny 4lb Silky as well. The Silky was "founded" by mixing the Australian Terrier and the Yorkie so they are all related. They wanted the "terrier-ness" of the Aussie with the hair of a Yorkie basically and wa-laa, there's a Silky! The fact of the matter is that Yorkies are more common so more often than not, they are going to be a Yorkie just by looking at the chances. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

08-12-2011, 01:35 PM	#9
BellaDonna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 594	Whatever he is, he is adorable! __________________ Donna *Mom to 6 Chihuahuas 1 Yorkie* *and 5 Cats!* Ok...maybe I am a little twisted!

08-12-2011, 01:52 PM	#10
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Looks like a beautiful Yorkie to me. Welcome to YT

08-12-2011, 01:56 PM	#11
Maxman YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Butler NJ Posts: 314	I would say silky,he has a longer snout then a yorkie,beautiful dog either way. __________________

08-12-2011, 04:04 PM	#12
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Who knows, but he's a cutie! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

08-12-2011, 04:31 PM	#13
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	I am in no way qualified to guess, but that's never stopped me before. I agree with Maxman, the longer snout makes me think silky. However, I also agree with Brit: It might be a Yorkie that has been bred away from the established Yorkie traits. The coat, as I understand, doesn't have anything to do with it. Yorkies can have silky coats without being a Silky breed. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

08-12-2011, 07:58 PM	#14
ISPOILMYYORKIES Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: upper darby pa Posts: 22	I would say yorkie he looks exactly like my nena she has that same beautiful coat n which is different from my other two n she is purebred.....He's adorable none the less!!