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laura dring · 08-08-2010, 12:03 PM

Hello

Please can someone put me straight. I've always thought I had a yorkshire Terrier, She is a Silky, longer snout, and silky fur... but like you get the Tea cup's and Standards, I thought a Silky was like just another type of yorkie??

I was reading on here about mating..and i came across a post that seemed to say Silky's are not yorkies??

I am very confused.

She was advertised as a yorkie. We were also told by the breeder she is pedigree he just didn't register her because the pup's were not planned!.

Please can someone fill me in??

Laura xx

chachi · 08-08-2010, 12:06 PM

Some yorkies have a silky coat. Then there is a silky that is a breed of dog that looks very similar to a yorkie. Im sure yours is a yorkie if the breeder says its a yorkie. Silkys are not as common here in the US like yorkies are

gemy · 08-08-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by laura dring

Hello

Please can someone put me straight. I've always thought I had a yorkshire Terrier, She is a Silky, longer snout, and silky fur... but like you get the Tea cup's and Standards, I thought a Silky was like just another type of yorkie??

I was reading on here about mating..and i came across a post that seemed to say Silky's are not yorkies??

I am very confused.

She was advertised as a yorkie. We were also told by the breeder she is pedigree he just didn't register her because the pup's were not planned!.

Please can someone fill me in??

Laura xx

NO they are not the same breed. There is a breed called Silky Terriers. And then there are Yorkshire Terriers. Often times ppl confuse the two, not in the least part because Yorkies have silky coats

If you go to the Kennel Clubs site, you are in England right? you can look up some pics of the two different breeds, and gain a better understanding.

In terms of what your breeder said, I'm sorry but that is hogwash. There is something else going on. Look at your papers and see the registered names of sire and dam.

laura dring · 08-08-2010, 12:24 PM

This Is Lola...Sliky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier???

Comments please

JDS · 08-08-2010, 12:26 PM

Information on Silky Terrier.

American Kennel Club - Silky Terrier

Information on Yorkshire Terrier.

American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier

For the record, there is no teacup yorkie or standard yorkie...there is simply a yorkie.

Welcome to YT!

chachi · 08-08-2010, 12:29 PM

It is hard to say from a picture. There are alot and I mean alot of yorkies that look like silkies because they werent bred to the yorkie standard. She is a cutie though thats for sure

gemy · 08-08-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by laura dring

This Is Lola...Sliky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier???

Comments please

Go to the Kennel Club and or the AKC site for both breeds. I don't know how old your girl is. The other thing you can do is look at the show dogs on here that are purebred Yorkies.

:Look at Brooklyns, Topknot, AMD, go to their profile name and click on it most have pics posted.

Mine is in my avatar which you can see, I too have albums.

Finally if you want a definitive answer you must do a DNA test.

Sbyork · 08-08-2010, 12:36 PM

Silkies are a cross between a yorkie and an australian terrier. Thet were first bred in Australia and originaly called the Sidney Silky Terrier in 1933
A silky is 1/5 longer then they are tall, a yorkie should be square
A silky is heavier boned and does not have the amount of coat a yorkie has
A silky NEVER has a toplnot, hair is parted to the side on the head.
A silky should always be more terrier in the head and more terrier in attitude
Sparklingbluyorkies.com

Britster · 08-08-2010, 12:51 PM

A Silky Terrier is a different breed.

Here is a good comparison pics:
Home of the Gorgeous Silky Terrier!! - Compare the silky to....

Here is some show Silkys
Blackrange Championship Silky Terriers

GurleyGirl · 08-08-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

A Silky Terrier is a different breed.

Here is a good comparison pics:
Home of the Gorgeous Silky Terrier!! - Compare the silky to....

Here is some show Silkys
Blackrange Championship Silky Terriers

Good links!

laura dring · 08-08-2010, 01:33 PM

Thanks everyone, god it really is so hard to tell.

Lola's ears never stood up..so they are floppy and small...bless her and looking through pictures on this site the yorkies can look very different... many have the longer nose like Lola.

She is almost 4 years old and is still very black on her back..with only a small amount of grey.

But im going to keep looking... It's really bugging me now.

Thanks again

Laura
xx

JDS · 08-08-2010, 01:46 PM

As mentioned earlier, a DNA test will be the only way to know for sure.

CJxDanielle · 08-08-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JDS

As mentioned earlier, a DNA test will be the only way to know for sure.

Make sure if you do get a DNA test you know where you are getting one from! Most of them out there are scams, especially since some of them don't have a wide variety of breeds to test your dog with. It can be a bit costly as well.

I suggest talking to some experiences Yorkie breeders, then some experience Silky breeders. If you feel they can't help you I say go to a vet and ask what DNA test they recommend.

Britster · 08-08-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CJxDanielle

Make sure if you do get a DNA test you know where you are getting one from! Most of them out there are scams, especially since some of them don't have a wide variety of breeds to test your dog with. It can be a bit costly as well.

I suggest talking to some experiences Yorkie breeders, then some experience Silky breeders. If you feel they can't help you I say go to a vet and ask what DNA test they recommend.

Yep! I've talked to 5 reputable Silky breeders in my area who told me they can't say for sure, but they are 99% positive Jackson could be a Silky. But I dunno. Silky's are not as common in the US, but I'm really curious about a DNA test but haven't been able to find one I'm confident in.

CJxDanielle · 08-08-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Yep! I've talked to 5 reputable Silky breeders in my area who told me they can't say for sure, but they are 99% positive Jackson could be a Silky. But I dunno. Silky's are not as common in the US, but I'm really curious about a DNA test but haven't been able to find one I'm confident in.

There was one on TV (yeah I know lol

) but it had over 400 breeds to test from but it wasn't a commerical or anything it was just mentioned on a show. I wish I could remember the name of it! But anyways the point is that there are some good DNA test out there, just most are trash lol!

Really?! Jackson?!
He looks all yorkie to me

I didn't even know silkies could have tails.

08-08-2010, 12:03 PM	#1
laura dring Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Posts: 19	Are Sliky's part of the yorkie family?? Hello Please can someone put me straight. I've always thought I had a yorkshire Terrier, She is a Silky, longer snout, and silky fur... but like you get the Tea cup's and Standards, I thought a Silky was like just another type of yorkie?? I was reading on here about mating..and i came across a post that seemed to say Silky's are not yorkies?? I am very confused. She was advertised as a yorkie. We were also told by the breeder she is pedigree he just didn't register her because the pup's were not planned!. Please can someone fill me in?? Laura xx

08-08-2010, 12:06 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Some yorkies have a silky coat. Then there is a silky that is a breed of dog that looks very similar to a yorkie. Im sure yours is a yorkie if the breeder says its a yorkie. Silkys are not as common here in the US like yorkies are __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-08-2010, 12:24 PM	#4
laura dring Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Posts: 19	This Is Lola...Sliky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier??? Comments please Attached Thumbnails

08-08-2010, 12:29 PM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	It is hard to say from a picture. There are alot and I mean alot of yorkies that look like silkies because they werent bred to the yorkie standard. She is a cutie though thats for sure __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-08-2010, 12:36 PM	#8
Sbyork Currently Suspended! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 243	Silkies are a cross between a yorkie and an australian terrier. Thet were first bred in Australia and originaly called the Sidney Silky Terrier in 1933 A silky is 1/5 longer then they are tall, a yorkie should be square A silky is heavier boned and does not have the amount of coat a yorkie has A silky NEVER has a toplnot, hair is parted to the side on the head. A silky should always be more terrier in the head and more terrier in attitude Sparklingbluyorkies.com Last edited by Sbyork; 08-08-2010 at 12:37 PM.

08-08-2010, 12:26 PM	#5
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	Information on Silky Terrier. American Kennel Club - Silky Terrier Information on Yorkshire Terrier. American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier For the record, there is no teacup yorkie or standard yorkie...there is simply a yorkie. Welcome to YT!

08-08-2010, 12:51 PM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	A Silky Terrier is a different breed. Here is a good comparison pics: Home of the Gorgeous Silky Terrier!! - Compare the silky to.... Here is some show Silkys Blackrange Championship Silky Terriers __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

08-08-2010, 01:33 PM	#11
laura dring Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Posts: 19	Thanks everyone, god it really is so hard to tell. Lola's ears never stood up..so they are floppy and small...bless her and looking through pictures on this site the yorkies can look very different... many have the longer nose like Lola. She is almost 4 years old and is still very black on her back..with only a small amount of grey. But im going to keep looking... It's really bugging me now. Thanks again Laura xx

08-08-2010, 01:46 PM	#12
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	As mentioned earlier, a DNA test will be the only way to know for sure.