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Originally Posted by Britster  I think my next pup, or dog, is going to be a Silky Terrier. Because they ARE similar, yet different. Jackson definitely seems to have more a silky temperament as well, from what I've read anyways. I found a few reputable Silky breeders right close to where I live that I've looked into. He's not really like a Yorkie in many ways, yet he is in some ways. He also has the longer body, the almond eyes with dark rim, etc. His hair seems more yorkie though because it's always really soft and shiny, whereas alot of Silkies I see tend to look more greasy. 98% of people who come up to me to talk about my dog ask "Is he a Silky?" which amuses me because I didn't even know a Silky Terrier existed until getting Jackson. |
oh get one Brit!! they are fab.
Okay so since I recently adopted a silky from a rescue i now understand a bit more of the difference.
my yorkie is 5.1 lbs. she is taller, longer legs, different facial structure. she is more "dainty" beautiful very expressive, hyper and sweet. she's all toy, all baby, all little.
my male is a silky, 8.1 lbs and growing (needs to put on more weight he was rescued) he is very muscled, short legs, long body. different snout. he runs like a little bear with almost a hockeny gait. his feet are wider, legs are muscled. he's all terrier. yes silkies are in the toy group, but to me they hold to a terrier more than a toy. yorkies are less muscled more beautiful and he's just all terrier big ol' boy. i love him to pieces but yes they don't like to be left out. he'll whine when he's penned up. he loves his sister and wants to be with us and her all the time. he sleeps a lot and when he runs and plays it's always full speed.
good luck deciding between the two breeds. while they are similar in color and size, shape is different and personality is different. they are both amazing to have around.
a note about getting a dog: do your research, look up EVERYTHING you have questions about and ask away on here. really look into a breeder. don't settle for a pup from someone shady, be sure you go see their living environment and if they don't show you the puppies home don't get a pup from them, they have something to hide. a purebred yorkie will cost you a pretty penny from a reputable breeder so rescue might be a better option both for finances and because i have found that rescuing is the MOST rewarding experience and i was blessed with the perfect dog. don't be fooled by a breeder, keep on your toes and really watch em' there are many scams out there that are wolf in sheep's clothing. if it looks questionable avoid it and ask us we're good at sniffing out BYB and puppy mills.
i can't wait to see what you choose and watch you and the new little one grow together in learning and love on here.
thanks for finding us...let us know what you decide.
