Silky-haired terrier, for short (6)

I believe the answer is:

yorkie

(Other definitions for yorkie that I've seen before include "Small terrier" , "Barker" , "Mini-terrier" , "Long-haired dog" , "Terrier breed (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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