{"data":{"slug":"australian-silky-terrier","name":"Australian Silky Terrier","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/australian-silky-terrier","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/australian-silky-terrier","also_known_as":["Silky Terrier","Sydney Silky"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"terrier","label":"Terrier","fci_group":3,"fci_group_name":"Terriers"},"size":"Small","origin":"Australia","countries":[],"height_cm":{"min":23.0,"max":26.0},"weight_kg":{"min":3.5,"max":5.5},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":15},"temperament":["Alert","Active","Affectionate","Loyal","Self-Assured","Willful"],"exercise_level":"Low","wikipedia_views_60d":6586,"summary":"A small, long-coated terrier from Sydney with a flowing blue-and-tan coat. Bred as an urban companion, it keeps a feisty rodent-and-snake-hunter spirit in a compact, lively body.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/australian-silky-terrier-211c58d3fa-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/australian-silky-terrier-211c58d3fa-640.webp","width":632,"height":560,"author":"Ofsilkysdream","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Australian_Silky_Terrier_Alana_Of_Silky%27s_Dream.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:55:22Z","ratings":{"energy":3,"exercise":2,"grooming":4,"shedding":2,"trainability":3,"barking":4,"kids":3,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Long, fine, straight and glossy single coat","colors":["Blue and tan","Grey and tan"],"fun_fact":"For a time Australian Terriers, Silkies and Yorkshire Terriers were not clearly separated, and all three types could turn up in the same litter.","sections":{"overview":"The Australian Silky Terrier is a compact, short-legged terrier known for its fine, glossy, silky coat. It was developed in Australia from British terrier stock and is closely related to the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier.\n\nDespite its dainty looks, it is a confident, alert little dog with real terrier character. It makes a lively, affectionate companion for owners who enjoy a small dog with plenty of personality.","history":"The breed grew out of crosses between Yorkshire Terriers and Australian Terriers, whose own ancestors were rough-coated terriers brought from Britain in the early 19th century. For a time the three types were not clearly separated, and puppies of different types could appear in one litter.\n\nEarly on it was called the Sydney Silky, after the city where it was most common. It was kept mainly as an urban pet, though it also earned a name as a snake and rodent killer. After 1932 further crossbreeding was discouraged, the name Australian Silky Terrier became official in 1955, and American servicemen helped spread the breed to the United States after the war.","appearance":"This is a small, slightly longer-than-tall terrier with a strong, wedge-shaped head, small almond-shaped dark eyes and small erect ears. The tail is set high and the feet are small and almost catlike.\n\nThe long, straight, fine coat parts along the back and hangs to above floor length. Colours are blue and tan or grey and tan, with a lighter topknot.","personality":"Silkies are keen, busy and affectionate, and they bond closely with their people. They are a little more independent than many toy breeds and somewhat calmer than other terriers, but still energetic.\n\nThey are clever and quick to learn yet can be stubborn and willful. They bark readily, especially when meeting strangers, and they will chase small animals given the chance.","care":"A daily walk and some play keep a Silky happy, and it adapts well to apartment life. Training should be consistent, short and rewarding, started early with good socialisation.\n\nThe coat needs regular brushing to stay silky and free of tangles, with occasional trimming of the face and ears. A securely fenced garden is wise because of the strong chase instinct.","health":"Generally a sturdy small breed. A UK study put average life expectancy at about 13 years. Like many small dogs it can be prone to knee cap problems, dental issues and some skin or digestive sensitivities, so routine veterinary care is useful."},"recognition":{"fci_number":236,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/236.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/silky-terrier/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Silky_Terrier","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37524","wikipedia_revision":1368873102},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}