*The Toy Dog Breeds* |
*Silky Terrier*
*Origin: Australia
*Other names: Australian Silky Terrier...Sydney Silky
*Description: Bold...spunky...loving...friendly...intelligent...occasionally stubborn and yappy
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include shyness, irritable snapping, excessive barking, and house soiling.
*Compatible with children: Yes..Silky Terriers love children, if they are raised with them from puppyhood.
*Typical Female Weight: 8-11 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 8-11 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years.
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*Yorkshire Terrier*
*The
Yorkshire Terrier breed is a small dog with long, straight, silky hair
parted down the back from head to tail, forming a draping coat that
hangs like a skirt over each side of its body.
*Origin: United Kingdom
*Nicknames: Yorkie
*Description: Spirited...stubborn...intelligent...courageous...independent
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive barking, house soiling, irritable snapping, unpredictable aggression, dominance and fear biting, touch shyness, and the guarding of objects, places, and people from other family members.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...due to their boldness and small size, Yorkies do not make suitable pets for very young children.
*Typical Female Weight: 3-7 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 3-7 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years.
*Origin: United Kingdom
*Nicknames: Yorkie
*Description: Spirited...stubborn...intelligent...courageous...independent
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive barking, house soiling, irritable snapping, unpredictable aggression, dominance and fear biting, touch shyness, and the guarding of objects, places, and people from other family members.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...due to their boldness and small size, Yorkies do not make suitable pets for very young children.
*Typical Female Weight: 3-7 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 3-7 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years.
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