Buyer question
Is a Silky Terrier good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Silky Terrier 3 out of 5 for beginners (needs terrier-wise training).
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.
- Temperament
- Keen, friendly, bold
- Best fit
- Active adults, small homes
- Trainability
- 3 out of 5 (Smart, strong-willed)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Walks plus play daily)
- Grooming load
- 4 out of 5 (Brush daily, trim monthly)
What to weigh
Silkies bark, dig and chase small animals, and some quarrel with other dogs. The long coat tangles without daily brushing.