Silky Terriers and Yorshire Terriers.. a little explanation by Carmen in nj

[carmen in nj]

LOL, I know the feeling when I take my silkie girl out people go OMG, that is one big yorkie..LOL, most people don't even know about the silky being a different breed..LOL
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Carmen in nj

[Lilyshuman]

I love this thread!
Thank you for everyone who contributed I've learned lots

[JeanieK]

Since the Yorkie was used in the making of the Silky, I wonder if they have the same color variations as the yorkie.

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Since the Yorkie was used in the making of the Silky, I wonder if they have the same color variations as the yorkie.

yes, that is why is so easy to confuse them..
to the untrained eye my silkies look like enlarge copies of the yorkie...LOL

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I've read the standard before.

They tend to be a bit more larger in stature than a yorkie. A longer muzzle, bigger heads, more bone density and longer backed.

Great description.

It really does take owning or seeing a lot of Silkys to know the difference.
They are very different even tho they look similar. A lot of people think they could get a silky & it will be just like a Yorkie just bigger But there personalities are way different also. Silkys are Very stubborn More so than Yorkies.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

yes, that is why is so easy to confuse them..
to the untrained eye my silkies look like enlarge copies of the yorkie...LOL

What I do like about the Silkie Standard is that there is no weight standard and color of the coat isn't as precise as in the Yorkie Standard and as an exhibitor/breeder that coat color is so difficult to get right.

But, standing ringside getting ready to go in the ring, and in the next ring there is the Silkie you definately see the difference in the breeds. Not only in their structure, size, coat, but in their movement.

Barb Biessel a great yorkie breeder and one of the great handlers, handles Silkies too, states there is a definate differance in their temperament too.

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

What I do like about the Silkie Standard is that there is no weight standard and color of the coat isn't as precise as in the Yorkie Standard and as an exhibitor/breeder that coat color is so difficult to get right.

But, standing ringside getting ready to go in the ring, and in the next ring there is the Silkie you definately see the difference in the breeds. Not only in their structure, size, coat, but in their movement.

Barb Biessel a great yorkie breeder and one of the great handlers, handles Silkies too, states there is a definite differance in their temperament too.

Definitely I don't see much the same in personality at all.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

Definitely I don't see much the same in personality at all.

She handles them seperately and keeps them seperate because of the personality differances. Now she is handler, trainer and works with both breeds on a daily basis, so I can only take her word for it.

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

What I do like about the Silkie Standard is that there is no weight standard and color of the coat isn't as precise as in the Yorkie Standard and as an exhibitor/breeder that coat color is so difficult to get right.

But, standing ringside getting ready to go in the ring, and in the next ring there is the Silkie you definately see the difference in the breeds. Not only in their structure, size, coat, but in their movement.

Barb Biessel a great yorkie breeder and one of the great handlers, handles Silkies too, states there is a definate differance in their temperament too.

oh YES, and beleive me living with both breeds is fun, fun, I find that my yorkie is more stuburn than the silkie, also training took a bit longer with my yorkie she thinks she is the boss.. my silky is more YAPPIER, she barks to let me know my son flushed the toilet... more humble than my yorkie and not as clingy..LOL they are as different as night and day.. I LOVE both of them.. and still try my best to make both of them very happy here in my home..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

oh YES, and beleive me living with both breeds is fun, fun, I find that my yorkie is more stuburn than the silkie, also training took a bit longer with my yorkie she thinks she is the boss.. my silky is more YAPPIER, she barks to let me know my son flushed the toilet... more humble than my yorkie and not as clingy..LOL they are as different as night and day.. I LOVE both of them.. and still try my best to make both of them very happy here in my home..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

Ah! But, you have a female yorkie, definately a bit more moody and a mind of their own. Now I don't find training my yorkies difficult at all. My pups go home pretty well piddle pad trained, some at 12 weeks of age have that stand stay command down, and the ones that aren't being kept by me for show have the sit command down. They'll do anything for a treat.

[carmen in nj]

LOL, yes I think sometimes that she is menopausal.. even tho she is spayed..LOL I do have a male yorkie but he lives with my aunt, she fell in love with him, he is the PERFECT dog.. and when her husband passed she asked me to borrow him for a couple of day and i did not have the heart to asking her to bring him back home, and I knew by then that I wanted a silky couple so i let her love him..but my door is always open for him to come home if need be.. and YES my Prada is the boss, even my kids say so...LOL she even gives my son's alaskan malamute a run for his bones..
other than that life is good..

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

LOL, yes I think sometimes that she is menopausal.. even tho she is spayed..LOL I do have a male yorkie but he lives with my aunt, she fell in love with him, he is the PERFECT dog.. and when her husband passed she asked me to borrow him for a couple of day and i did not have the heart to asking her to bring him back home, and I knew by then that I wanted a silky couple so i let her love him..but my door is always open for him to come home if need be.. and YES my Prada is the boss, even my kids say so...LOL she even gives my son's alaskan malamute a run for his bones..
other than that life is good..

I will say I would rather show a boy than a girl any day of the week. My girls can show like dreams one day and the next day they look at me like I've lost my mind.....My boys are consistent and really want to please, lil dreams in the ring.

[gzarr]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

LOL, I know the feeling when I take my silkie girl out people go OMG, that is one big yorkie..LOL, most people don't even know about the silky being a different breed..LOL
hugs,
Carmen in nj

I purchased my 75% Silky 25% Yorkie fully expecting her to be more Silky in many traits...especially her weight! However, she only ended up being 5.5 lbs which surprised me. I know that each dog is different, but I really thought she would have been bigger. She does have Silky features, though. Her nose and headshape is all silky, she's longer vs. tall, and she has the small catlike feet. I had a purebred Yorkie growing up (he was heavier by 2 lbs :O) ) and seeing the differences now are really obvious. I love her regardless--she's my little shaddow!

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I will say I would rather show a boy than, a girl any day of the week. My girls can show like dreams one day and the next day they look at me like I've lost my mind.....My boys are consistent and really want to please, lil dreams in the ring.

oh yes, my silky boy is precious and almost perfect, we are still working on the yapping they can go crazy when they want,until I tell them to stop then again that is one very classic silky trait..other than that he is a dream and a pleaser, he also loves his chicken breat treats..
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Carmen in nj

[jasminr]

Carmen, I think my Jasmin is a mix yorkie/silky...can you tell???? im using another lap top, buy if you have the time look to my albums..thank you