Comparison of

Australian Terrier - Silky Terrier - Yorkshire Terrier

These are 3 blue & tan terriers that have a close relationship.  It appears that Yorkshire Terriers were taken to Australia and some were cross bred with the Australian Terriers to produce a hardy dog (much like the Aussie) with a lovely silky single coat (much like the Yorkie).  Those of us in love with the Silky Terrier Breed feel we have the 'best' of both.

8 weeks	6 months	Adult Head	Adult Body

• Blue & Tan coloration (solid red also acceptable)

• Very robust terriers with longer body than tall at shoulder

• Strong terrier with broken double coat (soft undercoat) weighting approx 18-20 lbs

• Note: Longer length of body ~ wedge shaped head - sturdy body - broken terrier coat ~
  'V' Shaped ears on top of head

• Good pets for families but they do have strong terrier in personality

Silky Terrier

8 weeks	5 months	Adult Head	Adult Body

• Terrier of refined bone but sturdy and well muscled

• Blue & Tan coloration (any shading of blue w/rich tans acceptable)

• 10 inch at shoulder and approximate 10 lb (weight to body frame acceptable)

• Single coated dog with hair silky in texture.  Dark Almond eyes and 'V' shaped set ears on top of the head.

• Note:  Longer length of body ~ wedge shape head ~ finer bone but well muscled ~ single shaft silky coat not floor length

• Good pets for families but not good with small children as they are prey driven terriers and may 'chase' & 'nip' on occasion

Yorkshire Terrier

• Blue & Tan coloration (must be slate blue)

• Small, petite dogs that are terrier in nature not to be over 7 lbs

• Square built (shoulder height equal to length of body) with long silky coat to the floor

• Note: square body - shorter muzzle - single shaft coat to floor - 7 lbs or under (for show)

• Good pets in families with older children (not for small children) many pets go over 7 lbs