Yorkie or Silky?

[nanahas3]

Laddy is a 4.8lb yorkie and people mistake him for a silky because they say his body is longer lol. I just smile and say who knows but isn't he adorable . They look a little stumped for words after that lol.

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

LOL, well sadly it seems that every yorkie that is above 6 pounds is a silky.. I met a lady at the pet store while I was shopping yesterday with my Cotton Coat yorkie Prada that told me that my SILKY girl was adorable..I gently told her that she was a OFF standard YORKIE, and she proceded to try to lecture me about how much bigger silkies are than TEA CUP yorkies..LOL I laugh and told her that I know I am a silky show breeder and I know the differences of both breeds and walk away..LOL hubby thought it was hilarius..LOL

You should have told her leave the breed judging to the professional a.k.a YOU! LOL People are clueless!

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

Laddy is a 4.8lb yorkie and people mistake him for a silky because they say his body is longer lol. I just smile and say who knows but isn't he adorable . They look a little stumped for words after that lol.

Laddy is a doll baby he looks just like my nieces Yorkie Oliver

[Majax]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

Laddy is a 4.8lb yorkie and people mistake him for a silky because they say his body is longer lol. I just smile and say who knows but isn't he adorable . They look a little stumped for words after that lol.

He's so cute!

[Cha Cha]

My Mylee is a Silky Terrier. Both her parents are the AKC standard 9-11 lbs but she is barely 7lbs. Other than her weight, she is ALL Silky Terrier by appearances. For me, a true Silky and a true Yorkie do look different (as adults ) but many people have mixed the two and the offspring of these mixes are harder to differentiate. Most people I run into call her a Yorkie, but many people here (my area in KS) are not aware that there is a separate breed known as a Silky Terrier because they are less common. I continually watch the classifieds in my area and notice a couple of Silky advertisers say their babies will be "small" 4-6 lbs fully grown, which we all know they cannot guarantee, and it makes me highly suspect, but shows people are breeding them off standard too. Also, I believe when some refer to a Yorkie as "Silky" they may be referencing the type of hair since many call thier silky coated Yorkies a "silky." I ran into a lady the other day who commented on my "Yorkie" and said she has two Yorkies too. When I told her Mylee is a Silky she said her Yorkie is a Silky too. OP your baby is adorable and no doubt will bring you many many years of joy.

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

My Mylee is a Silky Terrier. Both her parents are the AKC standard 9-11 lbs but she is barely 7lbs. Other than her weight, she is ALL Silky Terrier by appearances. For me, a true Silky and a true Yorkie do look different (as adults ) but many people have mixed the two and the offspring of these mixes are harder to differentiate. Most people I run into call her a Yorkie, but many people here (my area in KS) are not aware that there is a separate breed known as a Silky Terrier because they are less common. I continually watch the classifieds in my area and notice a couple of Silky advertisers say their babies will be "small" 4-6 lbs fully grown, which we all know they cannot guarantee, and it makes me highly suspect, but shows people are breeding them off standard too. Also, I believe when some refer to a Yorkie as "Silky" they may be referencing the type of hair since many call thier silky coated Yorkies a "silky." I ran into a lady the other day who commented on my "Yorkie" and said she has two Yorkies too. When I told her Mylee is a Silky she said her Yorkie is a Silky too. OP your baby is adorable and no doubt will bring you many many years of joy.

I agree my daughter has an adorable Silky and there is a difference in appearance. I am confused though I though silky standard was the same as yorkie as far as size. Learned something new today .

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

I agree my daughter has an adorable Silky and there is a difference in appearance. I am confused though I though silky standard was the same as yorkie as far as size. Learned something new today .

If I'm not mistaken, Silky standard is 9-11 lbs. or around 10 lbs, whereas Yorkies are 7 and under. I think that's why sometimes people see a Yorkie in the 10+ range they automatically assume it is a Silky, and they fail to study all the other characteristics that make up the individual basing their opinion solely on weight.

[carmen in nj]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

If I'm not mistaken, Silky standard is 9-11 lbs. or around 10 lbs, whereas Yorkies are 7 and under. I think that's why sometimes people see a Yorkie in the 10+ range they automatically assume it is a Silky, and they fail to study all the other characteristics that make up the individual basing their opinion solely on weight.

yes, the silky standard is 9-11 but I seen silkies in the rink at 12 pounds, my Chanel was 11 pounds until I got her spayed, now she is a healthy 12.5 pounds, so yes most people that know of silkies think that all silkies are 9+
my first check for a silky is the shape of the head and the set of the ears, then the lenght of the body against the height, and last the weight.. I can detect a silky from a mile away...LOL

[dinkyweil]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

silkys and yorkies as babies are almost identical, only experience eyes can detect the differences.
here's a link to my site explaining a bit about the yorkie, silky differences.
Compare the silky to.... - Home of the Gorgeous Silky Terrier!!

your baby is adorable, and silky or yorkie I know you will love him a lot.
hugs,

That was a great site. I can kind of sort of see the difference now.
Regardless OP pup is flipping adorable either way!

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

yes, the silky standard is 9-11 but I seen silkies in the rink at 12 pounds, my Chanel was 11 pounds until I got her spayed, now she is a healthy 12.5 pounds, so yes most people that know of silkies think that all silkies are 9+
my first check for a silky is the shape of the head and the set of the ears, then the lenght of the body against the height, and last the weight.. I can detect a silky from a mile away...LOL

Ok miss Carmen your opinion on Laddy lol silky or yorkie . Lol I trust your opinion and since he came from a puppy mill and has bogus papers I have to admit when people ask it has planted a few seeds of doubt lol.

[BiewerYorkie]

Absolutely ADORABLE is what he is!

Louise

[Majax]

Originally Posted by BiewerYorkie

Absolutely ADORABLE is what he is!

Louise

Thank you !!!

[Chas W]

Bentley is adorable! Pay no attention to the comments; I heard the same thing before Graysee was even 3! Now she will be 5 this December, and she weighs an even 12 pounds. If I were to guess, I'd even say she looks more like a Silky than a Yorkie, What does it matter? Unless you're a stickler for an AKC purebred classification, and planning to show your dog professionally, who cares? If you love your Bentley, and he loves you in return, isn't that what it's all about? Next time someone asks, just tell them that he's a "Sorkie", and let them figure it out!

[Britster]

What's kind of funny is.... I'm so surprised that so many people know what a Silky is!

They're somewhat "rare" and I had never heard of them until people starting asking me if Jackson was one.

So I'm always impressed when people guess it! Most can't tell a Chihuahua from a Pomeranian, lol.