Yeah I have questioned it before with Jackson, because he definitely has the appearance of a Silky more than a Yorkie, as well as the temperament, but honestly? Odds are he's just a badly bred Yorkie.
With Silky's being less known in the States, it just would seem odd to me. Unless the breeder herself did not know either. I use the word "breeder" lightly. So while it's possible that Jackson is a Silky, it's more than likely that he's just an out of standard Yorkie.
And first of all, I remember being shocked that so many people even KNEW what a Silky Terrier was. They just seem so rare and not talked about a lot, so when people ask me if that's what he is, it always amazes me.
But too many people think bigger Yorkie automatically = a Silky. Or a silky coat = Silky Terrier. I can definitely see where the confusion comes in. Both are silky-coated breeds. They do have any similiarties and are from the same 'family'.
But a well-bred Silky and a well-bred Yorkie are very easy to tell apart. |