A domino effect or chain reaction is the cumulative effect produced when one event sets off a chain of similar events.
Take a look at the two different headpieces: Yorkie head: Silky Head: Silkys tend to be a larger dog than the Yorkie â Yorkies up to 7 lbs and Silkys roughly 8 to 12 lbs. Silkys have a longer muzzle and a longer back. Both breeds can have a distinctly terrier temperaments and can take over their owners households â so both breeds require owners who can be very kind, but very firm. But there is one difference between the two breeds that is perhaps the most helpful to the casual passerby. Yorkies are the second most popular breed in the US, according to the AKC. Silkys rank 75th. So if you see a small silver-coated dog walking down the street, chances are â itâs a Yorkie.
Some breeders use these cutesy, made-up phrases as marketing terms for smaller Yorkshire Terriers. That's all they are -- marketing terms. There is only one Yorkshire Terrier breed, and whether an individual weighs 3 pounds or 6 pounds or 10 pounds, he's still just a Yorkshire Terrier. Some are simply smaller or larger than others. The larger individuals are actually sturdier and often make safer pets. In fact, I do NOT recommend Yorkies under 4 pounds.