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Name	Silky Terrier	Yorkshire Terrier	Australian Terrier
Origins	Australia	England	Australia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Australian Silky Terrier Sydney Silky	Yorkie	Aussie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier weight comparison:	8-11 pounds (4-5 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	9-14 pounds (4-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	11.5 pounds (5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier height comparison:	9-10 inches (23-25 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9.5 inches (24 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	10 inches (25.5 cm)

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$1000	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Frequent: The Silky Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Australian Terrier is easier than average to get.

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Silky Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Australian Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier trainability comparison.	Silky Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Silky Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Silky Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Quick Joyful Inquisitive	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal	Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Outright Tempered Companionable Spirited
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier?	High: Silky Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Terrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier social needs comparison:	Silky Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Silky Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Silky Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Silky Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Australian Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier?	Average: The Silky Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Australian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Silky Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Silky Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Silky Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Australian Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Silky Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Australian Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Silky Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Silky Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier?	The Silky Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Legg-perthes Disease Epilepsy Diabetes	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Silky Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Australian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Silky Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Silky Terrier: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier energy level comparison:	Silky Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Silky Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Australian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Silky Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Silky Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Australian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier coat comparison:	Silky Straight Glossy	Fine	Rough
Colors What are the original Silky Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terrier color?	Black Gray Tan Blue Cream Silver Fawn Tricolor Platinum	Black Tan Blue Gold	Tan Red Blue Sandy
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Silky Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Australian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Silky Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Silky Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Silky Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Silky Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Silky Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Silky Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Silky Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier?	Silky Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier?	Yes Silky Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Silky Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Silky Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.	Australian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Silky Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier?	Not really Silky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Silky Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terrier have?	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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