| In my humble opinion, Silky Terriers are the best dogs | | | | apartment or in the country comfortably. But they do |
| to have as a pet. This does not mean that the Silky is | | | | require daily activities or walks...otherwise they will get |
| a good fit for every person or family. | | | | fat and lazy. |
| Knowing what your expectations are for a pet is very | | | | 2. Loyalty & Devotion To Family |
| important. Below are three character traits of the Silky | | | | They are very loyal to their family and will do almost |
| Terrier. So, you'll be able to determine if the Silky is | | | | anything to please them. Normally they will pick a |
| right for you. | | | | family member and become their shadow. Following |
| 1. Small Dog, Big Attitude | | | | their every move. This is not to say they do not love |
| This breed of dog comes in a small package, but has | | | | the entire family. But it is very heart warming to get up |
| a big attitude. Standard size of a Silky is 8 to 10 | | | | and go into another room to find your Silky Terrier right |
| pounds and 9 to 10 inches high. But do not let their size | | | | trailing behind you. |
| fool you. They definitely think they are a big dog and | | | | 3. Social Butterflies |
| have big dog traits. They are courageous and great | | | | Silky Terriers are playful and inquisitive by nature. They |
| watch dogs. | | | | love to run and play. Watching them with other Silkys |
| But be careful, if given run of the house they will take it. | | | | or one of their toys is quite a treat. Some of them will |
| You have to let them know who is "alpha dog" in your | | | | shake the toy all around and really get into making it |
| house - consistently. Even though these dogs are | | | | squeak. |
| relatively small, they are very dominant and need a | | | | They also love to socialize with other people and pets. |
| family that is going to have the time and energy to | | | | Taking them to the store or "bye-bye" is a great way |
| teach them good behavior. | | | | to do this. |
| Because of their size they are able to live in an | | | | |