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The
Australian Silky Terrier is an alert, intelligent,
assertive, friendly companion dog. Originally developed
to hunt domestic rodents, they thrive on constant
activity and will continue to pursue it’s ability to
hunt when ever the opportunity arises.
The Silky
may be small in stature but with his brave, outgoing
terrier-type temperament leads you to believe,
he is much larger than he is. An intelligent breed, the
Silky is loyal to his family, easy to train and an
excellent watchdog.
Full of
energy, this versatile breed will adapt to any
situation, making it suitable as a companion in a
one-bedroom apartment or as a family dog. Their small
size makes them an ideal household pet, not being too
big for the children, the car or the garden and will not
break ornaments with one sweep of the tail or cost a
fortune to feed.
They are
great with children and will play with them for hours,
whether it be a game of hide-and-seek, or ‘fetch the
ball’, however a Silky does not enjoy being fussed over or
being treated like an animated toy as it prefers to be
treated as an equal. The Silky will usually devote
itself to one particular family member (usually the one
who feeds it!), but will remain loving and loyal to all
it’s family members.
Like most
long coated dogs, the Silky loves being groomed provided
this procedure is started at a very early age. The
amount of grooming required is dependent on the actual
length of coat your Silky has inherited. Because the
Silky is single coated he does not shed coat and makes a
great little household pet for asthmatics and allergy
prone people.
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