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Originally Posted by megansmomma  First off~~~~Welcome to YT 
I had never seen a Silky Terrier prior to attending a dog show last year. My only Yorkie is a big girl at about 11 lbs and I have had people stop me and insist she was a Silky just because of her size. After see many Silky's at the show I can tell you that a Yorkie and Silky look totally different. Their body are proportions differently, their heads have a different shape and they really do not look anything alike when they are Show quality. BUT then you also have to understand that how a Yorkie will look as an adult also depends upon who your breeder is and if they are breeding to standard. Just because you purchase a Yorkie does not necessarily mean you are going to end up with your idea of what she will look like as an adult. Make sure you do a lot of homework and research on your breeder prior to making your decision. Owning a Yorkie is a very long commitment that should be taken very seriously.
Here is a very good checklist of what to include in your search. Good luck! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ead-first.html |
Yes, Welcome to YT. This is so true. I would like to add, if you have your heart set on a Yorkie, don't "settle" for a Silky as they are completely different dogs. If you are unsure, you should do some research to find some reputable breeders of both breeds and go visit with them about their dogs. You will learn a tremendous amount and clearly see that there are obvious differences. Congrats to you that you are asking questins before getting a dog/puppy.
My Moka is registered (NOT AKC) as a Silky terrier, but I am more convinced she is a Silky, Yorkie mix, sold as a Silky. (Silkies are popular here) Just like Yorkies that are not standard, Moka is smaller than the standard Silky at only 7 lbs, has round Yorkie eyes set wide apart rather than Silky Almond shape set closer together, and Yorkie Hair and color, although a poor coat, but her body and ears scream Silky. Poor thing, doesn't really look like either breed specifically, but words cannot express how much we love her! LOL.