Australian Silky Terriers are known to be extremely loyal towards ‘hooman’ families and is particularly affectionate. What should be noted though, is that this dog isn’t a lapdog, and won’t appreciate long periods of time being a couch potato! Because of their constant need to run around, they need someone to be around most of the day to join in with their fun. Without this, they will create mischief and mayhem in your home! They seek ​companionship and are perfect for families who also have an interest in sports that their doggo can be involved with. Overall, this is a small dog with a big personality, and make a lovely pet with the right family.

These sweet little pups first came about during the 1890s​ and were the result of breeding between Yorkshire and Australian Terriers, they were officially given their name once the breed had developed its own traits. Though they may look cute, they are very feisty, having been originally bred to hunt small prey. This, therefore, means that Australian Silky Terriers have a very high prey drive, and will need lots of outdoor space to explore! The owners of this breed will need to accept that these pooches may sometimes catch and kill small animals so they are certainly not for the faint of hearted! It’s not hard to figure out that these dogs have true terrier temperaments and spend their time enjoying a good old bark, dig or chase.