Australian Silky Terrier

FCI 236 . Toy Terriers

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The Australian Silky Terrier is a native of Australia dog, Although the types and ancestral breeds were of Great Britain. The ancestors of the Australian Silky Terrier include the Yorkshire Terrier (originating in England and Scotland before being considered) and the Aussie (descended from wire-haired Terriers brought from Britain to Australia in the 19th century 19), but the records do not indicate whether early dogs were simply Terrier Australian born with silky fur, or if there was an attempt to create a breed apart.

In accordance with the American Kennel Club, the race began at the end of the 19th century, being result of crosses between a Yorkshire Terrier and Aussie. At the beginning, the breed became known as “the sydney silk”, since it was located mainly in the city of Sydney, Australia. Although most Australian breeds are listed as working dogs, el Australian Silky Terrier, is considered to be, was raised –mainly- to be an urban pet and companion of the family, but also It is a breed known for killing snakes in Australia.

Until 1929, the Terrier australiano, the Silky Terrier Australian and the Yorkshire Terrier they were not clearly defined, in the same litter, three dogs could be born of breeds that over time were considered, different. According to existing information, they were separated by the appearance in different types once they raised separately.

After 1932 in Australia, miscegenation was tweaking, and in 1955 the name of the race officially became Australian Silky Terrier. The breed was recognized by the national canine Council of Australia, in 1958 in the Toy group.

During and after World War II American soldiers who had been sent to Australia, return to United States, they brought with them several Australian Silky Terrier. Photographs in the newspapers of the time (1954), They show the soldiers, back to home wearing their pets Australian Silky Terrier, and this caused a rise in popularity to the race, and hundreds of Australian Silky Terrier were imported from Australia to the United States.

The American Kennel Club He acknowledged the race as the Silky Terrier in 1959, like the United Kennel Club ((UNITED STATES)UU.) in 1965, and the Canadian Kennel Club. The breed is recognized by all major canine clubs of the English speaking world, and internationally by the International Cynological Federation as breed number 236.

The Australian Silky Terrier is a Terrier, but is usually placed in the Group of dogs Toy type, instead of the Terrier group, due to its small size. The Federation Cynologique Internationale has a special section of the Terrier group that includes only the smaller dogs, While other canine clubs, place the breed in the Toy group, but universally everyone agrees that the breed type is Terrier.

His mantle's hair is grey, Griffon's soft texture and bluish, smooth and long. It requires constant maintenance and brushing. An Australian Silky Terrier should be about 23 to 25 cm to cross and weighs between 3.6 and 8 kg, Although the steps may vary between the different federations. It should be a little bit longer than that width (about one-fifth longer than the height at the cross).

El Australian Silky Terrier, small, almond-shaped eyes. according to the rules, the eyes are considered to lack. The ears are small and erect. It has a tail of high adjustment and small feet, almost like a cat. The hair should be long. The hair on the face and ears is usually cut.

This breed must have with a Barber every three weeks and their teeth should be brushed. Terriers are notorious for having tooth and gum problems..

The layer of Silky Terrier is very susceptible to tangles and mats and requires daily brushing and the hairstyle. This breed requires a deep commitment to the owners. To keep the shiny fur, regular washing is necessary. Using an avocado and oatmeal shampoo will help relieve itchy skin., characteristic dryness of this breed.

The Silky Terrier has a very lively character and will bark at any stranger immediately. He is smart and also an excellent watchdog, announcing unwanted intruders with a squeaky bark.

Due to its small size, also suitable for an apartment in the city, but also appreciates extensive exercise in nature. He makes a very nice roommate and an excellent pet for everyone who likes a small dog with a big heart.

The Silky Terrier can bring much joy to the sick or the elderly, that can even be tied to the house, at least if the dog still gets proper exercise from relatives or good neighbors.

Like most other terriers, the Silkies they are very alert and anxious. Hunting instinct is generally well developed, so the dog should always have enough opportunity to move.

Because despite his pretty appearance he Silky Terrier it is not a lap dog, but a typical terrier that needs movement and family connection. It is a happy and uncomplicated companion dog, with a lot of temperament and joy of movement, but fortunately it is easy to train.

As the Silky Terrier also has a distinctive personality, a consistent and loving education is essential.

Although the Silky Terrier australiano it's a miniature terrier, still has the typical terrier stubbornness. That's why you should show him a firm upbringing. If this is practiced, he "Silky» will become a simple and obedient companion, but – can't get out of your skin – can also kill a rat or mouse from time to time. His intelligence can be promoted by brain work and he can also be taught little tricks.

Although her hair doesn't shed much, the mantle of your Silky Terrier australiano needs a lot of care. Needs to be brushed daily to keep its long coat silky. But the straight and split hair makes brushing relatively easy, if you don't let it get tangled.

Common diseases:

Seasonal dermatitis (inflammation of the skin caused mainly by malassezias), drug intolerance (glucocorticoids), cataract, urinary tract diseases (cystine stones).

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 236
• Group 3: Terriers
• Section 4: Toy Terriers. Without working trial.

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 3 – Section 4 Toy Terriers. ⓘ
• – AKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – ANKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – CKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – ​KC – Terriers ⓘ
• – NZKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – UKC – Terriers ⓘ

Australia

08.10.2012

Use:

Toy Terrier / Service dog

General appearance:

It's compact, moderately low, moderately long, with a refined structure but with enough substance to suggest the ability to hunt and kill domestic rodents. The silky coat, smooth and parted in half for a neat appearance.

Must exhibit Terrier characteristics, manifesting a sharp vivacity, activity and healthy condition.A majestic and courageous small Terrier who has no rival as a companion dog..

Head:

The head is of moderate length, slightly shorter from the tip of the nose to the region between the eyes, that from the same position to the occiput. The head must be strong, with Terrier characteristics, being moderately wide between the ears.

• Craging: Flattened and no roundness between the eyes, it is provided with a tuft of fine and silky hair that does not cover the eyes (a long fall of hair on the front face or cheeks is objectionable).
• Storp (naso-frontal depression): Definite but moderate.

facial region:

• Trufa: It must be black.
• Lips: Adherent and thin.
• Jaws / Teeth: Strong jaws, even and not clenched teeth; upper incisors closely overlap lower incisors (scissor bite).
• Ojors: They are small, oval, never round or prominent; its color should be as dark as possible with an expression of sharp intelligence.
• Obars: They must be small, “V” shaped; the pavilion is fine; set high in the skull; he wears them upright and they are totally devoid of long hair.

Neck:

Medium length, refined and slightly arched, gracefully inserted on the shoulders. Well covered with long silky hair.

Body:

It should be moderately long in proportion to the height of the dog.

• Línand the top: Level at all times (both standing and moving.
• Itmor: It must be strong.
• Pecho: Of moderate depth and width. Well arched ribs, extended back to a strong loin.

Tail:

Napamputated, it is set high and carried erect, but not too high. It should not be provided with feathers. Without amputation, the first three vertebrae must be erect or slightly curved, but never curved on the top line. Must not be screwed. Its long, giving an appearance of balance sheet. According to the description of the docked tail, the non-docked tail should also be free of feathers.

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PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• ApGeneral arience: They have finely delineated and rounded bones; are straight and well positioned under the body without showing weakness in the metacarpals.
• Hormbros (Blades): Fine and well placed back, well adapted with well angulated arms and very close to the ribs.
• Elbows: They do not deviate outward or inward.
• Pinis previous: Small, with good pads, fingers well together; nails must be black or very dark.

LATER MEMBERS:

• Thigh (Femur): Well developed.
• Knees: They must be well angled.
• Corvejones: Well angled, Seen from behind they should be well placed below and parallel to each other.
• Pinis later: Small, with good pads, fingers well together; nails must be black or very dark.

Movement:

Must be free, straight, showing no loosening in the shoulders or elbows, no outward or inward deviations of the feet and pasterns. The hind limbs should give a thrust with ample flexibility in the knees and hocks.. Seen from the back, the movement should not be too narrow or too wide.

Mantle

Fur: Smooth, fine and shiny, silky texture. The length of the coat must not be such as to impede the movement of the dog and must allow light to see under the dog. Front and back feet must be free of long hair.

Color: All shades of blue and tan are acceptable, the more intense the colors and the more clearly defined the better. Silver and white are not accepted. In the tail the color should be blue to very dark. It is desirable that the head lock is blue or fawn in color. The blue and tan color distribution should be as follows: fire around the base of the ears, muzzle and sides of cheeks; blue from base of skull to tip of tail, in the forelimbs up to near the carpal joint and in the hindlimbs near the hock joint; A tan line is shown below the knees and the carpal and tibiotarsal joints to the fingers and around the anus. The blue color of the body must be free of tan or tan color. Fire marks must be free of smudges.

Black color is allowed in puppies, but the blue color must have set at the 18 months of age.

Size and weight:

Alturto the cross:

• Males: 23 – 26 cm.
• females: may be slightly lower

Pthat: Weight in proportion to size.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

FALTAS SEVERAS:

• Línand the superior conquered the convex.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

• Agextreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Itlatest changes are in bold.

TRANSLATION: Mexican Canophilic Federation A.C., updated

by J. Nallem (Uruguayan Kennel Club), technical review: M.A. Martínez (FCA).

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Silky Terrier (English).
2. Silky Terrier australien (French).
3. Sydney Silky, Australian Silky (German).
4. Silky terrier, silky terrier australiano (Portuguese).
5. Silky, Aussie, Terrier Sedoso Australiano (español).