Buyer question
How long does a Silky Terrier live?
Our Animal Library gives the Silky Terrier a lifespan of 13–15 years.
Source: the Silky Terrier page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Silky Terrier in the Animal Library
The detail
Developed in Australia by crossing Yorkshire Terriers with Australian Terriers, the Silky is a small, keen terrier with a long, glossy coat. It is friendly and playful but more assertive and energetic than its size suggests.
- Best fit
- Active adults, small homes
- Temperament
- Keen, friendly, bold
What to weigh
Silkies bark, dig and chase small animals, and some quarrel with other dogs. The long coat tangles without daily brushing.