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Originally Posted by clueless  I adopted a "yorkie" from a local pound. It was called a Yorkie by my vet, but I don't think it is. I believe he's a silky. The real clincher? His hair does not grow. A yorkies coat will grow to the ground if you don't clip it, this little guy does not do any such thing. The best I can get is facial regrowth if I snip his muzzle. He also likes to bite when things don't go his way. So, I don't know really, but if you think his hair isnt' growing, then he might be a silky!
Callie |
Silky hair does indeed grow long. It just isn't supposed to be all the way to the ground. That drawing is from the akc website.
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Coat
Straight, single, glossy, silky in texture. On matured specimens the coat falls below and follows the body outline. It should not approach floor length. On the top of the head, the hair is so profuse as to form a topknot, but long hair on the face and ears is objectionable. The hair is parted on the head and down over the back to the root of the tail. The tail is well coated but devoid of plume. Legs should have short hair from the pastern and hock joints to the feet. The feet should not be obscured by the leg furnishings."