Skye Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Skye Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Skye Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
25-40 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1840 AD
1900 AD
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Skye Terrier
Silky Terrier
