I can see it... I think he looks like a Silky in a WAY, but more Yorkie to me. A well-bred Yorkie and well-bred Silky are actually really easy to tell apart. It gets so confusing because there is so many BYB'ers and puppy millers, etc, breeding out of standard dogs.
I really really think Jackson is a Silky but everyone always tells me (on forums) that no way... he is just a poorly bred Yorkie.
I've been in contact with 7 different AKC Silky breeders and all have told me he looks
all Silky to them but they cannot say with certainty of course. But it's something I often think. He just doesn't really act like any Yorkie I've ever met. I can't pin point it exactly. And this Silky Terrier description, fits him to a TEE:
This loving, little terrier is very intelligent, courageous and alert. Affectionate, spunky, cheerful and sociable, they like to be close to their master. They are full of energy and need a good amount of exercise in order to be calm. Curious and keen they are an enthusiastic digger. Active, smart and quick. Despite their size, this docile dog makes a good watchdog. This is a sturdy breed that adjusts well to traveling.
Although a toy in size, the Silky Terrier has a true terrier personality – he is of sufficient substance to be able to hunt and kill domestic rodents. The general public occasionally confuses this breed with the Yorkie, but in reality, the Silky is larger and more closely related to the Australian Terrier. A friendly, joyful temperament and the lovely blue and tan coat make him an ideal companion.
This portable pooch can adapt well to any living situation, but make sure you have the time to devote to them – they do not like to be ignored, preferring to play fetch or go on walks with their family. Silkys are keen and energetic, so it’s best to keep them occupied. The breed must also be bathed and brushed on a regular basis.
The Silky may not be the breed for every home. You must be willing to add another intelligent being to your family as a Silky can be much like having a 2-3 year-old child loose in the home. They do not like being neglected or forgotten and if left alone for too long a time they will find entertainment that may not be to your liking!
A Silky isn't hyper but they do have tons of energy and love to play fetch, go for long walks and in general, be involved in whatever the family is doing! They are loving but independent in nature. They are not generally what are considered 'lap dogs'.
I have fallen in LOVE with Silky's through my research. I'm 99% sure my next dog will be a Silky Terrier (from a good breeder -- since I got Jackson from a BYB). They're the perfect blend of an Aussie Terrier and a Yorkie, imo. I love that they still get the pretty hair but are a bit sturdier and maybe more 'terrier'. Genetically, the two breeds are pretty much identical, so the differences are really subtle. There is just something different about them, but like I said, can't exactly pin point it.
Silkys in Performance
First pic is Silky
Second pic is Jackson
*shrugs* Who knows!