Australian Silky Terrier

The Australian Terrier has pointed ears, small eyes, a wide skull between the ears, a wedge-shaped skull, a medium-length and straight back, and very small feet.
The Australian Terrier's coat is about 15 cm long, shiny, and flows down smoothly from the back like silk. Generally speaking, the hair on the top of the head is thick and long, while the hair on the face and ears is slightly shorter. The whole body gathers a variety of colors, which is very beautiful.

Native to Sydney, Australia

The Australian Silky Terrier originated in the 19th century and was produced in Sydney, Australia. At first, it only survived in Australia and India and was once called the "Sydney Silky". In the late 19th century, in order to make this dog have the best characteristics of both the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier, it was bred as a playdog. Breeders used complex crossbreeding to improve the current Silky Terrier. Since it was introduced to the United States in 1959, it has continued to expand. It is highly respected in the United States for the purpose of playing.

The Australian Terrier originally only survived in Australia and India. It was a cross between the Cairn Terrier, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, the Irish Terrier, the Manchester Terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier, and the Skye Terrier. There are historical records of this dog between 1872 and 1876. In 1868, the rough-haired terrier exhibited at the Royal Queensland Exhibition in Australia was the early prototype of the Australian Terrier. In 1885, the long-known Australian Terrier was exhibited in Melbourne. In 1889, the Australian Terrier Club was established in Melbourne. In 1896, the club established relevant standards for the breed. After that, the Australian Silky Terrier spread to all parts of the world. In 1930, the Australian Silky Terrier was exported to the United Kingdom and was recognized by the All-England Kennel Club in 1933. In 1959, the breed was introduced to the United States. In 1960, the American Kennel Association recognized the breed and carried out relevant registration. In 1962, various standards were evaluated, and then it spread all over the world and was deeply loved by people. This dog has two types of erect ears and drooping ears. The erect eared dog is only recognized by the United States, and the United Kingdom recognizes both types of dogs. In the United States, the Australian Silky Terrier is highly respected for the purpose of entertainment.

Australian Terriers often win champions and audiences with their impressive abilities in various activities. Due to their abundant energy and busy personalities, Silky Terriers excel in herding, agility, rally, tracking and flyball, and many of them are very successful show dogs.

      Australian Terriers have high IQs and are highly trainable. Puppies as young as eight weeks old can start obedience training. They are cheerful and lively, energetic and full of vitality. They often show their curiosity and make their owners feel fun. As a loyal companion, Silky Terriers are full of love and affection for their owners. They are sensitive by nature and can serve as qualified watchdogs. They act decisively, are always alert to the surrounding environment, and often bark to alert pet owners when they encounter danger. They are ideal family companion dogs for office workers or the elderly and children.

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