Silky terrier is a small dog developed about 1900 in Australia. It is descended primarily from crosses between Australian and Yorkshire terriers. The dogs were once used on Australian farms to control rodents. Silky terriers have erect ears and long, silky, smoky-blue coats with tan markings. Their tails generally are docked (cut short). The dogs weigh about 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms).
