Biewer Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Biewer Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Biewer Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-8 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
4-8 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
Australia
Origin Year
1984 AD
1900 AD
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Biewer Terrier
Silky Terrier
