Related breedBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumAustralian Silky Terrier at a glance
- Origin
- Sydney, Australia
- Appeared
- 1890 to 1959 (well documented)
- Family
- Terrier
- Type
- Terrier
- Size
- Toy
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 236
- DNA clade
- Terrier (Parker 2017)
The name. For its silky coat; developed around Sydney.
Same familyBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Descends from
Same family: Terrier
Airedale Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Cesky Terrier
Same time, same continent
Australian Kelpie, Huntaway, Tenterfield Terrier, Miniature Fox Terrier, New Zealand Heading Dog
Close by DNABullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Australian Terrier67.6 Mb
- Yorkshire Terrier62.4 Mb
- Norfolk Terrier16.5 Mb
- Norwich Terrier13.1 Mb
- Irish Terrier11.1 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraChihuahua1850 to 1904 · MexicoPlace in time
The Australian Silky Terrier appears 1890 to 1959 (well documented), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Australian Silky Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
