The Silky Terrier
A look at the Silky Terrier’s history, evolving Standards, and how size and coat length shaped the breed from its early Australian origins.
December 8, 2025
Silky Terriers (or Silkys) are 10-inch-tall dynamos animated by curiosity and high spirits. The glorious blue-and-tan coat is straight and glossy, and it feels and behaves much like human hair. The wedge-shaped head is topped by profuse hair parted down the middle, and erect V-shaped ears draw attention to the keen, piercing expression of the almond-shaped eyes. Silkys are more refined than typical ratting terriers, but they should still look and behave like a true earthdog.
A look at the Silky Terrier’s history, evolving Standards, and how size and coat length shaped the breed from its early Australian origins.
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