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MyFairLacy · 09-22-2007, 08:52 PM

A Yorkshire Terrier and a Silky Terrier are two seperate breeds of dogs, although they look very similar.

http://www.akc.org/breeds/silky_terrier/index.cfm

Silkys are larger than yorkies, have larger ears, and a longer muzzle. A lot of yorkies look like silkys though because of pet-quality breeding. Also, there has been interbreeding of yorkies and silkys because a lot of people don't know the difference.

09-22-2007, 08:52 PM	#2
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	A Yorkshire Terrier and a Silky Terrier are two seperate breeds of dogs, although they look very similar. http://www.akc.org/breeds/silky_terrier/index.cfm Silkys are larger than yorkies, have larger ears, and a longer muzzle. A lot of yorkies look like silkys though because of pet-quality breeding. Also, there has been interbreeding of yorkies and silkys because a lot of people don't know the difference. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.