Australian Silky Terrier
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Australian Silky Terrier is an intelligent, happy, little dog with a strong character. While most terriers are quite headstrong, the Australian Silky Terrier seems to be one of the easier terrier breeds to train.
At home Silky Terriers are alert but uncomplicated little companions who like to follow you around and make sure all is in order. They tend to think they are bigger then they actually are and take actions into their own hands if they are not shown strong leadership from the start. Some can become very yappy and will feel the need protect their territory.
This breed might be small but they are full of beans and need a lot of exercise – if not, they won’t be happy and will show their frustrations. They are easy to train and will thrive doing training with their owners. There isn’t anything cuter than watching an Australian Silky Terrier doing dog agility sport!
Silkies move fast and are keen to assist in catching mice or other unwanted small animals in the house. They tend not to warm to small children and prefer to ignore them.
To keep the shiny smooth look, your Silky’s coat will need to be brushed daily.
| Weight: | 3.5-4.5 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 12-15 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | High |
| Monthly cost (food): | very low |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Australian Silky Terrier from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Australian Silky Terrier to adopt:
To help your rescued Australian Silky Terrier to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Australian Silky Terrier from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
