AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIERS Est 1979
MARSHDAE FOUNDATION
Although there had been the occasional Silky brought to our shore in the early 1900's it was not until early 1970 that serious thought and planning saw dogs imported from Sweden, Australia and from Ireland. Don and Barbara Garbett who lived in Manchester, introduced the Silky to many of us, they imported Yatara Dutch boy (Connalee Regal Supreme X Dutch Ch Kaylaw Samara) bred in Holland, and Glenpetite Lolita (Milan Tramp x Glenpetite Ena) imported from Australia.
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| Apico Archie of Marshdae |
Silkies first came to Marshdae in 1979 with the arrival of APICO ARCHIE (of Marshdae) Aussie as he was called, showed me the lovable nature of this breed, I then knew that the Silky would shape my future for me. Aussie lived a most successful life; he died aged 17 years 9 months.
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Next
came Wybilene Kaarimba of Marshdae (Kaari)
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Soon followed by Apico Blue Mist at Marshdae (Misty) |
This trio accompanied me to numerous shows where we enjoyed the show atmosphere, winning or loosing didn't matter, and we enjoyed ourselves.
The Silky Terrier is a carefully constructed cocktail of varying breeds, the Australian Terrier, a small rough coated Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier which was used to develop the two coat colours - blue and tan. His coat grows to about 5" in length, which gives a layered coat, it should not reach the floor like the Yorkie but follow the contour of the body.
The pups are born blue/black with a tan on the muzzle, feet and under body. The body coat should change gradually known as braking to a slate blue/grey by the time he is 18 months old. Like silk the coat should feel cold to the touch but warm in the hand. The tan areas, which should be more golden than red. The feet and muzzle should be free from long hair, about ¼". Some dogs are naturally clean pointed, the method to reduce this unwanted hair is either by plucking using finger and thumb, or by using thinning scissors sometimes breeders use electric clippers but this does not leave a natural look, the silky should not look tailored. Long hair is trimmed off the tail.
The Lovable
Silky
The Silky is carefree, lovable, merry and comical, he understands
everything you do and say (mine are mind readers too) they love to be part of
the family young or old, it does not matter whether you are out for a long walk
or just sat before the fire, so long as they are with you they are happy.
They never fail to attract attention because of their beauty and
vivacious nature. They love to feel proud, will stand for as long as you
prepared to caress their silken gown. One very important bonus is that they do
not shed their coat, they lose about the same amount of hair as we do when
combing our hair also they do not have doggy odour as other dogs do, and have
been proved valuable companions for sufferers of asthma.
Home guard
Silkies are true house dogs, while friendly to members of the family,
the person who tries to enter your house while you are away had better beware
for they have a strong bark and they will not hesitate to sound the alarm when
they sense danger, they possess first class hearing therefore they hear
strangers long before they have reached the door.
I must point out that
Silkies are always dubious when meeting someone for the first time, when they
realise that you are accepting this stranger they will too.
Family Dog
Silkies love children, they love to play, so long as the game is fair,
for they do not like to be teased, remember they are part terriers, if treated
with respect and love they will respond with complete devotion.
Like
all dogs, they must be scolded at times, it is important that they know that
you are the "Boss" but it virtually impossible to stay angry with them for they
will carefully sneak back to sit beside you, giving you a gentle nudge, saying
'Sorrry'.
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| Marshdae Mamunna |
MARSHDAE MAMUNNA became a most successful brood bitch, providing me with some top winning silkies.
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| Balkana Whata Time |
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| Balkana Whata Time |
My first import from Australia was BALKANA WHATA TIME from the famous Kaylaw Kennels in 1990
Hence my WHATA babes.
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Marshdae Whata Fella The only male from a litter of 6
Fella's went on to win top awards, he was a natural, always ready to please me
and features on the front cover of the first Silky book to be based in the UK,
written for exhibitors and the pet homes. Written by Hindgeley, MARSHALL &
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| Marshdae Whata Fella |
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| Marshdae Whata Chance To Dream and Marshdae Whata Day Dream |
Fella's twins - M Whata Day Dream and M Whata Chance To Dream Dream was handled by Mark Burns, often Best Dog & Best Bitch with the toss of a coin for Best of Breed. These two feature in the 'book'
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The last of my Whata
babes is M
WhataBeaut |
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