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01-14-2014, 04:02 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London
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| Yorkies or silky terrier x There's a reason why yorkies are much more popular than silkys but still there pretty cute but why are they less known xx. |
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01-14-2014, 05:08 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I think it is just preference. Like some like Sharpeis and some like Labs
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01-14-2014, 07:13 AM | #3 |
♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga
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| My little half-breed is the best of both worlds! I love the shape of the face/head/longer snout of the silky, but I will say his l o n g body makes it hard to get fitting clothes.
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01-14-2014, 02:40 PM | #4 |
♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri
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| My daughter has a silky and he is adorable we love him to pieces but I have to say Petey is one of the most stubborn headstrong little pups I have ever met lol. He is not a people pleaser like our Yorkies. He has a mindset that its going to be his way no matter what lol.
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01-14-2014, 04:25 PM | #5 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| I prefer Silky's from what I've read/seen. They're not very common. In fact, I think they're one of the best kept secrets of the toy dog world. Even though Jackson is more than likely just a badly bred Yorkie, he acts more like a Silky and looks more like one from all descriptions, temperament, etc. I actually prefer the bit more of independence, a little bit more sturdiness, activeness, etc. It's just all personal preference. "The goal was to improve the coat color of the blue-and-tan-colored Australian Terriers. The Australian Terrier and the Silky Terrier were the same breed for many years until they were eventually recognized as two different types and separated into two different breeds. During World War II, American servicemen brought some of these Silky Terriers home with them."
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01-14-2014, 05:43 PM | #6 | |
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01-14-2014, 05:56 PM | #7 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| Lol yeah Jackson is not a cuddler. I mean he is at certain points. Of course all night long he lays on me in bed, LOL... and at other times he has to be close, but not touching. He only likes so much lovin' before he goes off to his own space. He is VERY people pleasing tho. Well, "me" pleasing. He doesn't care about anyone else except maybe my dad haha. He's by far the smartest dog I've ever met and I am not just saying that because he's my dog. It's really hard to explain. But other people have told me they feel the same way.
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01-14-2014, 06:13 PM | #8 | |
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Doesn't matter to me, Miles is a beautiful boy whatever he is.
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01-14-2014, 07:22 PM | #9 | |
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01-14-2014, 07:35 PM | #10 | |
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01-14-2014, 07:43 PM | #11 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| There are actually a lot of dog breeds that aren't all that well known. I have heard that some puppy mills and bybs will use Silkys to mix with yorkies because they are a little stronger/bigger, can be bred longer and have more puppies but maybe its a myth not sure. We think my moms yorkie rescue has some silky in him. I thought about my next dog being a silky but I really just love the attitude of the yorkie.
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01-15-2014, 05:12 AM | #12 |
♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga
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| My Huey had a silky dam, yorkie sire. Dam was not a big silky, just about 9 lbs. Sire was 7 lbs. Huey is 8lbs. As for similar looks, yes and no. Seperately, you may think they look alike, but side by side comparisons of the breeds, using good, well bred examples, there are quite a few differences. I had actually never heard of a silky until my friend who had his dam got her. I also like the sturdier frame of the silky. Huey isn't a big cuddler. He lays on me a lot, but on his terms (I actually think he's half cat...). He is very smart but very stubborn. He is independent, but wants to be independent NEAR his human. I love the combination of the 2 breeds and if I ever get another, would like another "silkshire terrier".
__________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between! Last edited by Marhcarter; 01-15-2014 at 05:14 AM. |
01-15-2014, 09:30 AM | #13 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX
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| Two of our dogs are yorkies (Ginger and Maggie) and one of them is a silky (Bella). We also have a maltese (Lilly). Bella is the smallest of all our dogs (between 5-6 lbs). But other than size, she fits the description of a silky to a tee. She's definitely quite a bit longer than our yorkies, longer snout, ears sit higher on her head, etc. She's a little spitfire too! They are all great pets though!
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01-15-2014, 09:43 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play
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| Traits 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.
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01-15-2014, 10:22 AM | #15 | |
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