Comparison: Australian Silky Terrier and Australian Terrier

Australian Silky Terrier and Australian Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Australian Silky Terrier
Photo: Ofsilkysdream, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Australian Terrier
Photo: Lilly M, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Australian Silky TerrierAustralian Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originAustraliaAustralia
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Weight–6.5 kg
Recognition features
  • Long, straight silky coat parted along the back, blue and tan
  • Compact, moderately low-set body
  • Small, erect, V-shaped ears
  • Sturdy, low-set dog with a long strong head and ruff of harsh hair
  • Small, erect, pointed ears
  • Colours: blue/steel-blue with tan, or clear sandy/red
CoatFlat, fine, glossy and silky, not so long as to impede movement; blue and tan; puppies may be black.Harsh straight topcoat about 6 cm long with a soft undercoat and a ruff; blue, steel blue or dark grey-blue with tan, or clear sandy/red.
PurposeAustralian toy terrier and companion; refined and elegant but with real terrier character.One of the smallest working terriers, a helper and companion in rough Australian conditions and a keen watchdog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.