Is Coco a Silky???? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

dawn27 · 07-19-2013, 07:50 PM

She looks all Yorkie to me and weight has nothing to do with whether a dog is Yorkie or Silky. Your pup doesn't even have any of the characteristics of a Silky.

P-Nut Mom · 07-19-2013, 08:06 PM

P-Nut's 11lbs and we always get asked if he's a silky. Like yours, he looks all yorkie, I think people are just confused by his size.

Yorkiemom1 · 07-20-2013, 04:47 AM

This is a REAL pet peeve of mine.....ask your groomer point blank, WHAT she is basing her pronouncement on? Go in there with the silky breed standard thoroughly memorized so you can SHOW her, point by point, using your baby how YOUR baby differs from a silky! When groomers and vets make such sweeping statements, based on nothing but size, it makes me crazy! EDUCATE her!!

Verbena · 07-20-2013, 04:50 AM

She looks like a yorkie to me. She is a cutie

Lovetodream88 · 07-20-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

This is a REAL pet peeve of mine.....ask your groomer point blank, WHAT she is basing her pronouncement on? Go in there with the silky breed standard thoroughly memorized so you can SHOW her, point by point, using your baby how YOUR baby differs from a silky! When groomers and vets make such sweeping statements, based on nothing but size, it makes me crazy! EDUCATE her!!

hiddenlady · 07-20-2013, 10:54 AM

What a beautiful Yorkie.

coco2013 · 07-20-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

This is a REAL pet peeve of mine.....ask your groomer point blank, WHAT she is basing her pronouncement on? Go in there with the silky breed standard thoroughly memorized so you can SHOW her, point by point, using your baby how YOUR baby differs from a silky! When groomers and vets make such sweeping statements, based on nothing but size, it makes me crazy! EDUCATE her!!

Had I known the difference at the time, believe me I would have educated her. I just never gave it any thought at all that Coco could be a silky. Her previous owner said she was a yorkie and is AKC registered yorkie. The groomer told me that with a yorkie they could still register with AKC as a silky. I was completely ignorant of this. But, I definitely getting myself educated for the next time it comes up. I'm pretty sure I wont be taking her back to this groomer. The lady is really close to where we live and she's been grooming for a while. So, I figured she should be good. I was not really impressed with her grooming. It wasn't bad but just not as good as I had expected. She didn't use any electric clippers she told me she used scissors on Coco. Not sure why she did that. I did tell her NOT to shave Coco anywhere on her body. I do not like them shaved around their eyes and I didnt want her shaved around her bottom. They wanted to because they said it was sanitary. Well, I told them i don't care for the shaved butt look at all. Besides, i know how to use baby wipes when needed.

coco2013 · 07-20-2013, 12:18 PM

Thank you all so much for the responses. I love Coco whether she is yorkie or silky just the same. But, I'm glad to know she is definitely yorkie. I love this forum it has truly been a blessing in educating me in the "yorkie world".

nanahas3 · 07-20-2013, 12:24 PM

Could she maybe of been speaking of her (silky) coat? I think some are confused when a groomer says silky about the coat.

Lovetodream88 · 07-20-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by coco2013

Had I known the difference at the time, believe me I would have educated her. I just never gave it any thought at all that Coco could be a silky. Her previous owner said she was a yorkie and is AKC registered yorkie. The groomer told me that with a yorkie they could still register with AKC as a silky. I was completely ignorant of this. But, I definitely getting myself educated for the next time it comes up. I'm pretty sure I wont be taking her back to this groomer. The lady is really close to where we live and she's been grooming for a while. So, I figured she should be good. I was not really impressed with her grooming. It wasn't bad but just not as good as I had expected. She didn't use any electric clippers she told me she used scissors on Coco. Not sure why she did that. I did tell her NOT to shave Coco anywhere on her body. I do not like them shaved around their eyes and I didnt want her shaved around her bottom. They wanted to because they said it was sanitary. Well, I told them i don't care for the shaved butt look at all. Besides, i know how to use baby wipes when needed.

Well your groomer was wrong and I have no idea where she got the info that you could register a silky as a yorkie that is very false. Most people get there hiney's shaved because it is a lot more sanitary as well as the private parts trimmed short. Even a dog that is pooing super great poos will get a dirty bum if the hair is long.

Marhcarter · 07-21-2013, 12:14 AM

I agree with the others-she looks like pure yorkie to me. One of the most distinctive features of a silky, to me, besides the shape of the head & muzzle it the length of the body. Your baby looks to have the perfectly square yorkie body in the 1st photo, as well as the more rounded head & litle ears. My 1/2 silky 1/2 yorkie looks like a wiener dog body in a yorkie suit! He has little short legs and a L O N G body (8" tall x 12" long I think I remember from the last time I measured him) - And my groomer thought he was pure yorkie...go figure!

Chas W · 07-22-2013, 10:37 AM

If I'm able to, I will post a FEW online Silky pictures here, so everyone can compare theirs to a Silky. For the uneducated, the two breeds can often be confused with each other. I've had people ask me if Graysee is a Silky, also.

AngelFae · 07-22-2013, 01:39 PM

Perhaps the groomer meant "silky" as in having a silky coat as opposed to a cotton coat? Based on those pictures that baby looks all Yorkie to me!

pinkpatty · 07-22-2013, 04:12 PM

Keno looks just like her, he's 16 lbs. AKC registered.

07-19-2013, 07:50 PM	#31
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	She looks all Yorkie to me and weight has nothing to do with whether a dog is Yorkie or Silky. Your pup doesn't even have any of the characteristics of a Silky. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

07-20-2013, 04:50 AM	#34
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	She looks like a yorkie to me. She is a cutie __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

07-20-2013, 12:18 PM	#38
coco2013 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 228	Thank You Thank you all so much for the responses. I love Coco whether she is yorkie or silky just the same. But, I'm glad to know she is definitely yorkie. I love this forum it has truly been a blessing in educating me in the "yorkie world".

07-20-2013, 12:24 PM	#39
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	Could she maybe of been speaking of her (silky) coat? I think some are confused when a groomer says silky about the coat. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

07-21-2013, 12:14 AM	#41
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	I agree with the others-she looks like pure yorkie to me. One of the most distinctive features of a silky, to me, besides the shape of the head & muzzle it the length of the body. Your baby looks to have the perfectly square yorkie body in the 1st photo, as well as the more rounded head & litle ears. My 1/2 silky 1/2 yorkie looks like a wiener dog body in a yorkie suit! He has little short legs and a L O N G body (8" tall x 12" long I think I remember from the last time I measured him) - And my groomer thought he was pure yorkie...go figure! __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between! Last edited by Marhcarter; 07-21-2013 at 12:17 AM.

07-19-2013, 08:06 PM	#32
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	P-Nut's 11lbs and we always get asked if he's a silky. Like yours, he looks all yorkie, I think people are just confused by his size.

07-20-2013, 04:47 AM	#33
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	This is a REAL pet peeve of mine.....ask your groomer point blank, WHAT she is basing her pronouncement on? Go in there with the silky breed standard thoroughly memorized so you can SHOW her, point by point, using your baby how YOUR baby differs from a silky! When groomers and vets make such sweeping statements, based on nothing but size, it makes me crazy! EDUCATE her!!

07-20-2013, 10:54 AM	#36
hiddenlady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: amelia, ohio Posts: 85	What a beautiful Yorkie.

07-22-2013, 10:37 AM	#42
Chas W Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Woodlands, TX USA Posts: 155	Yorkie vs Silky If I'm able to, I will post a FEW online Silky pictures here, so everyone can compare theirs to a Silky. For the uneducated, the two breeds can often be confused with each other. I've had people ask me if Graysee is a Silky, also. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Chas W; 07-22-2013 at 10:39 AM.

07-22-2013, 01:39 PM	#43
AngelFae YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MN, USA Posts: 780	Perhaps the groomer meant "silky" as in having a silky coat as opposed to a cotton coat? Based on those pictures that baby looks all Yorkie to me! __________________ Amanda

07-22-2013, 04:12 PM	#44
pinkpatty No Longer A Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: usa Posts: 238	Keno looks just like her, he's 16 lbs. AKC registered.