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The Silkytie is a crossbreed of Silky Terrier and Shetland Sheepdog(Sheltie). It is a small, and medium muzzled dog with dark brown eyes. It is available in various colors like white, black, crème, grey, chocolate, red, and many others. They are great companions who mingle well with families and other dogs. They are ideal for apartment-style living provided their exercise needs are met.

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Character


They are loving, friendly, and always eager-to-please their owners. These cute dogs are quite smart and therefore, easy to be trained. You can leave them alone at home, and they will not turn destructive, thus making them reasonably tolerant.

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Size


The average size is between 10-14 inches.
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Weight


The average size is between 10-14 inches.
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General Health


Mostly a healthy breed, frequent health checkups are necessary to keep them fit and healthy. Various health concerns they might be prone to include: Major concerns • Leg-calves Perthes Disease • Hip Dysplasia Minor concerns • Diabetes • Cataracts • Allergies • Hypothyroidism • Progressive Retinal Atrophy(PRA) • Collie Eye Anomaly(CEA)

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History


There is not enough data available for the exact origin of this new designer hybrid. However, its ancestral bloodlines have some history. The Silky Terrier is a cross between Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terriers. The other names for them are Sydney Silky Terrier or Australian Terrier. The American Kennel Club recognized it in the year 1959. While the Shetland Sheepdog, popular as Sheltie, is a small collie of United Kingdom. They were brought to Scotland and were bred to have a much better version of this breed. Today, it is among the most popular canines, and the American Kennel Club recognized it in the year 1911.

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There is not enough data available for the exact origin of this new designer hybrid. However, its ancestral bloodlines have some history. The Silky Terrier is a cross between Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terriers. The other names for them are Sydney Silky Terrier or Australian Terrier. The American Kennel Club recognized it in the year 1959. While the Shetland Sheepdog, popular as Sheltie, is a small collie of United Kingdom. They were brought to Scotland and were bred to have a much better version of this breed. Today, it is among the most popular canines, and the American Kennel Club recognized it in the year 1911.

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Ideal Environment


There is not enough data available for the exact origin of this new designer hybrid. However, its ancestral bloodlines have some history. The Silky Terrier is a cross between Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terriers. The other names for them are Sydney Silky Terrier or Australian Terrier. The American Kennel Club recognized it in the year 1959. While the Shetland Sheepdog, popular as Sheltie, is a small collie of United Kingdom. They were brought to Scotland and were bred to have a much better version of this breed. Today, it is among the most popular canines, and the American Kennel Club recognized it in the year 1911.

They are moderately active and love to run in backyards, although they are highly adaptable to modern living too. For keeping them in good physical health, allow them to run for a few hours along with some vigorous activities. You can break the activity time in small sessions of about 30 minutes.

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