| one of an Australian breed of toy dogs having a long, silky, blue coat with tan markings and erect ears, a topknot, and a docked tail. |
| silky terrier n. A toy terrier of a breed developed from a cross between the Australian terrier and the Yorkshire terrier, characterized by long, silky, bluish-gray hair, tan markings, and erect ears. |
silky terrier
Australian breed of toy dog, first shown in 1907. It originated in Sydney and was once known as the Sydney silky. A rather low-set dog, the silky terrier stands 9 to 10 inches (23 to 25.5 cm) and weighs 8 to 10 pounds (3.5 to 4.5 kg). Its silky, fine coat is glossy blue-gray and tan, with a silver-gray or tan topknot. Developed as a companion dog, the silky is generally friendly and responsive, with the terrier-like alertness prescribed in the breed standard of perfection.
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