Australian Silky Terrier

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Although his ancestry is British, the Australian Silky Terrier proudly bears the label "Made in Australia", for it was in Sydney that the breed was first developed.

Believed to be basically a cross between the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier, the Silky was bred to fill the need for a small terrier which would be suited to life in a small house or cottage but, at the same time, would be effective in hunting and killing domestic rodents.

Although his long, fine, glossy coat gives him a rather glamorous appearance, do not be fooled - the Australian Silky Terrier is in fact a hardy, spunky little fellow, with true terrier characteristics. He is just as much at home sniffing around a rathole, as he is lying on the furniture looking decorative.

Very active and alert, the Silky is a good little watch dog, making a noise out of all proportion to his size. In fact he tends to be rather possessive about his family and its property.

His merry and affectionate nature, coupled with the fact that he usually has a long life, is easy to look after, inexpensive to feed plus small enough to fit into any household, makes the Australian Silky Terrier a popular and charming pet.

Ideal height:
Dogs approx 23cm.
Bitches slightly less.
Weight 3.5 - 4.5kg

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Silky Terrier & Yorkshire Terrier Club

Mrs Ros Horan 62544546

New South Wales

Australian Silky Terrier Club of NSW

Mrs H Arkley (02) 4977 1302

Australian Silky Terrier Club of Northern NSW

Mrs G Keegan, Ph: 02 6574 5348

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.   Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Australian Silky Terrier Club of Qld

Mrs L Hinsch (07) 3288 5668

South Australia

South Australian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (08) 8349 4797

Email: info@saca.caninenet.com

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Australian Silky Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

Secretary: Marilyn Warren 9748 6753

E-mail : wazza@primus.com.au

Western Australia

Australian Silky Terrier Club of WA

Mr T Hemmings Phone: 9276 6474