I have owned and bred Australian Silky Terriers since 1972 and have studied the Standard and how it defines the Silky. Many breeders and judges have become removed from what the Standard requires and breed and judge more to their personal likes and dislikes.
I will endeavour to explain the Standard and hope breeders and judges will pay attention to the Standard and not what is winning at shows. Many times the top winners do not meet the Standard as written, which is now noticeably becoming more and more evident.
Excuses range from, but he is so showy or I love the silver coat; and the long neck and legs make them look so elegant; or I like the tiny ones; and love the bouncy movement, he looks so happy; or I don't worry about the pug tail, none of them are perfect!
None of the above is in the Standard and in some cases are listed as unacceptable or "must nots".
This is the Australian National Kennel Council approved Standard of the Australian Silky Terrier as revised in 2009.
None of the above is in the Standard and in some cases are listed as unacceptable or "must nots".
This is the Australian National Kennel Council approved Standard of the Australian Silky Terrier as revised in 2009.
