Silky Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Silky Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Australia (FCI names it the Australian Silky Terrier).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI assigns it to Group 3 (Terriers), Section 4 for toy terriers, without working trial; its role is a toy terrier and companion.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height is 9–10 inches under AKC (FCI 23–26 cm); the body length runs roughly a fifth beyond the height measured at the withers.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Its fur lies flat and is of one layer, fine and shiny to the touch; a centre part runs from the skull along the spine, the head carries a fall of hair, and the coat stops well short of the ground. FCI wants clear space seen beneath the body.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour is blue and tan (silver, pigeon or slate blue with deep rich tan); the blue runs from the skull to the tail tip and down the forelegs, while tan marks the muzzle, cheeks, ears, legs, feet and vent, and the topknot is silver or fawn.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament shows the keen, alert air of a terrier; the dog is quick, friendly and responsive, and shyness or excess nervousness is faulted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: aggressive or overly shy dogs and any dog with clear physical or behavioural abnormality; serious faults include light eyes, a roached or dipped topline, and an undershot or overshot bite.