Australian Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
Australia
Origin Year
1820 AD
1900 AD
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
