I have had several people 'correct' me about what my kids are...saying they are "Silky" or "Silky Yorkie" but my kids are just 'plain' Yorkies with silky coats...one is golden, having lost all her black.
There is a Silky Terrier which is a breed created in Australia, as I understand it, using a Yorkie to create the breed...bred to an Australian Terrier, I believe...if you can trust my memory! At this time of day, I am not sure that's wise!
There are differences between Silkies and Yorkies, although both (can and) are supposed to have silky hair per the 'standard' for the breed. Silkies are not as common in the USA as Yorkies, as I understand it, but there are Silkies here.
Lots of people are simply unaware and merely repeat words without knowledge or understanding to back them up, unfortunately...they trust their sources to never be incorrect and therefore can be un-convince-able.
Makes for a good laugh, IMHO...no insult intended...it's kinda like having someone you don't know correct you about what your name is!!
