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| Breed: Silky Terrier | Group (AKC): Terrier |  |
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| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Type of coat | Straight, fine, glossy. |
| Grooming | A big commitment is required to keep his coat lustrous and in top condition with no matting. Daily combing and brushing and regular shampooing is necessary. After bathing, he needs to be dried completely. Do not let him get chilled. Trim the coat occasionally, keep hair on his legs and knees trimmed short. Remove hair from his eyes by tying a topknot. |
| Average height | 9 inches |
| Average weight | 8 - 11 lbs. |
| Activity level | High |
| Watchdog | High, can be barky. |
| Protection | Very Low |
| Intelligence | High |
| Trainability | Responds best to positive reinforcement. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, tolerates children if handled properly, best if raised with them. |
| Character | Spirited, friendly, self-assured. |
| Ideal home environment | Apartment living is fine as long as he has sufficient exercise. |
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