Silky Terrier Puppies for Sale
The Silky Terrier was introduced into the United States after servicemen from World War II brought them back from Australia. They became extremely popular in the 1950s and hundreds of them were imported from Australia. The American Kennel Club began to recognize them in 1959. These alert and active dogs are only on average 9 to 10 inches off the ground. The normal weight range for this breed is 8-11 pounds. They are a terrier but are often classified as a toy breed because of their size. So if you are looking for a small breed of dog silky terrier puppies for sale would be an excellent choice for you.
Although silky terrier puppies for sale may be small they are packed full of energy. They are also very eager to learn.They would be ok for apartment living as long as you are going to exercise them on a regular basis daily and also be ok with them being hyper in the house. Plenty of toys and attention in the house will keep them from being bored and deter them from doing things they shouldn’t. These terriers also have long hair that will need to be shampooed and brushed on a regular basis even if you keep their hair cut short. These cute little dogs are also born black but with time get their distinctive brown/tan and black coat.
When considering siky terrier puppies for sale you should be made aware of the fact that they are prone to some rather serious health conditions. So you should get as much information possible about the bloodline you are getting your puppy from. Being aware of health issues that your dog may be prone to can be helpful in preventing conditions that may occur. Common health concerns are elbow dysplasia, diabetes, patellar luxation, intervertebral disc disease, and at times epilepsy.
If you are looking for a loyal and small breed with a rather long average life span (15 years) then silky terrier puppies for sale could be a great pet for you. They love their owners and they love to learn and exercise. These little dogs are good with children as long as they have proper discipline and are taught they are not the boss; the humans are. If they aren’t taught this they have a tendency to become snappy and may pick fights.
