Yorkies or silky terrier x

[Marhcarter]

Originally Posted by MommytoMiles

But the difference is in your situation is that you've been told about his parents versus some breeder / rescue trying to pass him off as a full blooded Yorkie. I didn't really know the difference between a Yorkie and a Silky until I got Miles. They could have told me (unless there's nothing to tell which might be the case too lol) I wouldn't have cared either way. I guess to justify the dollars; Miles was almost 700.00 from rescue. He was a beautiful baby and I feel in love with him the minute I laid eyes on him.

Very true. I got him as a gift from a friend who, in typical byb style, wanted to breed her silky once before having her spayed. She said I had grieved long enough over the loss of my lab (5 years prior) and it was time for another dog. Hence, the best thing that ever happened to me, purely by chance.

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Very true. I got him as a gift from a friend who, in typical byb style, wanted to breed her silky once before having her spayed. She said I had grieved long enough over the loss of my lab (5 years prior) and it was time for another dog. Hence, the best thing that ever happened to me, purely by chance.

What is byb? Yes, 5 years is a long time to morn the doggie . They want you to go on and care for another doggie in their place.

[yorkietalkjilly]

My sister's Silky was one of the smartest dogs I've ever known! And so adorable!

[Marhcarter]

Originally Posted by MommytoMiles

What is byb? Yes, 5 years is a long time to morn the doggie . They want you to go on and care for another doggie in their place.

Byb=backyard breeder

[MommytoMiles]

Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Byb=backyard breeder

Ahhh, but your friend seems like she cares very much for her doggies though.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by MommytoMiles

Ahhh, but your friend seems like she cares very much for her doggies though.

You can care about your dogs but still be a byb.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

My little Mylee is an AKC Silky Terrier. Aside from her smaller size, 7 lbs, she is pretty true to all other Silky Standards. She is terrier through and through. I definitely see the Silky Terrier in my Mylee, and to me, she doesn't look or resemble anything Yorkie at all. Silkys don't normally like bows in their hair, or being dressed, but she will tolerate it. She doesn't give up when she puts her mind to something, like figuring out a way to get on the table, or in the trash. She is relentless. You definitely have to be on your toes and think one step ahead of them, because they are very smart little burgers, and will go back when you are not looking and keep trying. I LOVE that spunk about her, but I often say, some families would have given up on her if they didn't understand terrier triumph before choosing this breed. I will also say, she thrives on training. She LOVES learning new tricks, and she watches everything going on around her. When she get's it, she doesn't forget it. She is so so smart. I love this little girl. She has taught me a lot about myself too.

Here she is getting a hair cut.

Sounds a lot like Jackson! I think he could've been a really annoying dog in someone elses hands honestly. Ok, my dad thinks he's annoying in our hands LOL... but god he still loves him so much.

From what I've seen (videos, speaking to breeders, etc) the Silky is almost like a mini Border Collie except their terriers, which can sometimes be worse they don't quite have the same work ethic at Border Collies lol but all the brains which can be trouble!

I'm not even saying Jackson IS a Silky, but I can't explain it... there is something different about him from almost EVERY yorkie I've ever met. It's just the ... way he moves, and acts, and carries himself. I dunno.

[Marhcarter]

Originally Posted by Britster

Sounds a lot like Jackson! I think he could've been a really annoying dog in someone elses hands honestly. Ok, my dad thinks he's annoying in our hands LOL... but god he still loves him so much.

From what I've seen (videos, speaking to breeders, etc) the Silky is almost like a mini Border Collie except their terriers, which can sometimes be worse they don't quite have the same work ethic at Border Collies lol but all the brains which can be trouble!

I'm not even saying Jackson IS a Silky, but I can't explain it... there is something different about him from almost EVERY yorkie I've ever met. It's just the ... way he moves, and acts, and carries himself. I dunno.

Could be. You could always send off for the Mars DNA test to be sure...I definitely agree with the comment about the brains without the work ethic. That is hilarious, and very descriptive of my little mutt, too! The difference is you have a well trained pup who does agility, etc. Mine is poorly trained, understimulated, and looks for trouble because he gets a treat to get OUT of trouble (positive reinforcement backfires!)! (goes back to the very smart thing...kinda like a brilliant con artist-always looking for the profit without the work)