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yorkiekist · 11-17-2007, 08:03 PM

I havent heard of Yorkies breeders breeding with Silkies. What would be the point in that? That would only create bigger yorkie mixes. And if Yorkie breeders wanted to pass them off as purebred Yorkies, wouldnt the size and terrierishness defeat that purpose? If I remember correctly, the Silkie Terrier was created by crossing Yorkies with the Austrailian Terrier. That eventually created the breed called the Silkie Terrier. this was done over many years and many generations of diligent record keeping before becoming an AKC recognized breed.

11-17-2007, 08:03 PM	#81
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	I havent heard of Yorkies breeders breeding with Silkies. What would be the point in that? That would only create bigger yorkie mixes. And if Yorkie breeders wanted to pass them off as purebred Yorkies, wouldnt the size and terrierishness defeat that purpose? If I remember correctly, the Silkie Terrier was created by crossing Yorkies with the Austrailian Terrier. That eventually created the breed called the Silkie Terrier. this was done over many years and many generations of diligent record keeping before becoming an AKC recognized breed.