Australian Silky Terrier

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

They are recommended to have 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food each day, split into two meals. Maintain proper weight, but be careful not to overfeed. Groomers and veterinarians often see overweight dogs. Any diet should be appropriate to their age. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

Australian Silky Terriers are not known to be heavy shedders. This makes them suitable for dog owners who have sensitivity to fur. However, they do sometimes shed, especially with the change of seasons.

Weekly brushing helps reduce the amount of hair in your home, and it keeps their plush coat healthy.

It doesn't take so much effort to groom them. Their coat may be either trimmed with clippers or by stripping (a process by which the coat is thinned and shortened with a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) a mix of both.

Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour, indicating an infection.

Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early. Make grooming a pleasant experience for them, complete with encouragement and treats, and you'll be paving the way for simple vet assessments and other handling when they are older.

While they are small dogs, they demand a lot of activity every day! They like going around the streets but be careful because they have high chasing instincts. They enjoy some mental and physical activities that would stimulate them more.

On a daily basis, they need to have at least 2 hours of exercise.

Schedule health checkups with your veterinarian every six months to ensure that they are safe and happy throughout their life. At these visits, the doctor will do a physical inspection, take your dog's temperature, and track his heartbeat, among other things.

Routine dog care allows you to track your dog's growth and development and address any issues with your veterinarian.

Australian Silky Terriers are friendly and loving dogs! They are likely to get attached to one person while still being affectionate with others. They also tolerate strangers, but they will need some training to learn how to behave around them.

Australian Silky Terrier responds well to food and praise-based obedience training. They tend to do things on their own sometimes, but they are fast learners.

Be careful when disciplining them and avoid harsh treatment because they are sensitive dogs that may not tolerate rough handling or misbehavior.

They easily get along well with other dogs as long as they have been raised to be dog-friendly. Sometimes, they show some aggressiveness and competitiveness towards other pets, especially for attention or goodies.

They also enjoy chasing smaller animals at times, so they may not be suitable for households with cats, rabbits, or other small pets.