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silky terrier
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
silky terrier breed of agile, spirited toy dog originated in Australia in the early 20th cent. It stands about 10 in. (25 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 8 to 10 lb (3.6.-4.5 kg). Its silky, flat-lying hair is between 5 and 6 in. (12.7-15.2 cm) long and hangs straight down from the sides of the body. Its color is blue with tan markings on the face and legs and a silver or fawn topknot. The silky terrier resulted from crossings of Yorkshire terrier and Australian terrier. It has always been raised as a house pet and companion. See dog .
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DOGNAPPED: Pint-size pups are more popular than ever -- with owners and with thieves.
; ...Lombard after stealing a 2.5-pound silky terrier worth $1,000. The clerk chased the...the other incident, a man tucked a silky terrier under his jacket and bolted out the...including the Yorkshire terrier, the silky terrier, the pug and the Chihuahua. All are...
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Pint-size pups more popular than ever _ with owners and thieves.
; ...Lombard, Ill., after stealing a 2.5-pound silky terrier worth $1,000. The clerk chased the...the other incident, a man tucked a silky terrier under his jacket and bolted out the...including the Yorkshire terrier, the silky terrier, the pug and the Chihuahua. All are...
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Popular pint-size pups make tempting targets for thieves.(Front)
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Portable Pooches Make Summer Travel a Breeze
; ...adaptable and make ideal family companions. -- Silky Terrier -- The Silky Terrier is an old Toy Breed, developed around 1900...and presents a well- groomed appearance. The Silky Terrier has a keenly alert air and is quick to respond...
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 "Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL)")
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Holiday TV viewing: Aurora man's 'traumatizedterrier'
; ...Young show. On Labor Day 2006, Robert Hankins was walking his silky terrier named Julie at a state park in Rockford when the dog was...approved by the execs. It seems Hankins' sister also owns a silky terrier (Julie's dad, Julius Caeser), who was mauled by a pit bull...
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 "Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)")
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Lombard pet store thieves run off with pricey puppy.(News)
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 "The Record (Bergen County, NJ)")
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BOOK BREAK FOR LITTLE LADY
; ...school's campus in Oradell, didn't seem to mind that her silky terrier was distracting her from her school assignments. Illustrations...school's campus in Oradell, didn't seem to mind that her silky terrier was distracting her from her school assignments. Keywords...
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Dogs destroyed
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 "AAP General News (Australia)")
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NSW: Labradors the most loved dogs in NSW: data
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