silky terrier

noun

one of an Australian breed of toy dogs having a long, silky, blue coat with tan markings and erect ears, a topknot, and a docked tail.

Origin of silky terrier

First recorded in 1955–60

Also called Sydney silky.

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British Dictionary definitions for silky terrier

silky terrier

noun

another name for a Sydney silky

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