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Yorkie vs Silky: 2 Different Breeds? :aimeeyorkI spoke with someone today that has two yorkies. One is black and brown and the other one is more light brown and grey. She told me that the light brown and grey one is considered a Silky because of the coloring??!! I have 3 Pure Bred Yorkshire Terriers and one of them is Mostly Light Brown. I thought that a Silky was a separate breed, just closely related to the Yorkshire Terrier? I really do not believe that my Lily is a Silky because of her lighter coloring?? If anyone can help me understand this please do!:aimeeyork |
A Silky is a separate breed that were from different dog breeds. I believe that the Silky came from Australia. You are right. |
Maybe see meant silky because of the hair texture. There is a whole other breed called silky terrier. But that's probably not what she meant. Yorkies has different hair texture some are cottony,some are silky, some are woolly. |
My Chewy is actually a Silky Terrier, not a Yorkshire Terrier. Silky's are a mix between a Yorkie and an Australian Terrier. My baby used to have brown and black hair. Now as an adult it is light brown and gray. I heard the difference between a Silky and a Yorkie is that a Silky has a longer face and longer body??? They look the same to me though, I can't tell the difference. I've seen plenty of Yorkies that I think look just like Chewy. |
Silkies are a totally different breed and color has nothing to do with it. silky terriers are a little larger, have a longer, larger snout and the tail set is lower than on a yorkie. But they look so much alike that some people don't know the difference. |
history - "Although his ancestry is British, the Australian Silky Terrier proudly bears the label "Made in Australia", for it was in Sydney that the breed was first developed. Believed to be basically a cross between the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier, the Silky was bred to fill the need for a small terrier which would be suited to life in a small house or cottage but, at the same time, would be effective in hunting and killing domestic rodents." googled silky pic below... also, here's the akc standard description: American Kennel Club - Silky Terrier i read somewhere else that, apart from the snout and size coat length also distinguishes silky and yorkie. silky's hair will grow long, but not all the way to the floor |
1 Attachment(s) pic from Silky Terrier, Dog Breeds and Groups ---> |
Photos of Lily 4 Attachment(s) I am attatching some photos of Lily. In the first photo she is the one on the right. In the second photo she is on the left. |
some good info!! |
I was told today that my Yorkie is a Silky....she was basing that on his coloring (tan,black,silver) she said the silver was what made him a Silky. I disagree... From the research I have done online I have learned.... Silky is 7+ lbs, pointy features, longer body than tall, sturdy build, shorter coat Yorkie is smaller (up to 7 lbs), more round features, square built, small boned, long coat My Daxter is a Yorkie! |
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I think its funny that someone told you he was a silky because of his color! Tan, black and silver are very common for yorkies. That just strikes me funny in the same way that someone asking me if I have a "teacup or regular" yorkie does. I just have to remind myself that not everyone is aware of breed specifications or what the standard is. |
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Well I have to agree you definately have a Yorkie, i'm from Australia and I see Silkys alot, your girl has a really cute pixie face, silkys are a lot sturdier. She is absolutely precious!!! |
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I think she was referring to hair texture. Silky coated yorkies typically have a metallic looking hair that is sometimes described as gunmetal or charcoal grey. This is usally referred to as "blue, but it actually more charcoal. Cotton coats are typically a black black. This is the coloring on the saddle of the dog. The second color she gave you is the face coloring, and this can range from beige to rich gold. |
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