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Skye Terrier
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Small |
 
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Terrier Group, Hunting Dog |
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Country of Origin
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Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides,
Scotland in the 1300's |
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Ancestry |
The Skye Terrier is one of the oldest terrier
breeds in Scotland. The breed might have been the result of dogs
from a wrecked ship in the Spanish Armada breeding with local terriers.
The Skye Terrier may be the descendant of dogs brought over by the
Vikings. |
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Original Function |
Hunting dog for badgers,
foxes and otters |
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Height at Shoulder |
Female 9.5" Male 10" |
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Weight |
18-20 lbs. |
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Lifespan |
12 Years |
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Coat |
The Skye Terrier has an
unusually long and straight coat. Color variations include
combinations of black, gray, silver, blue, fawn, cream and white.
The short, dense and soft undercoat is paired with a long (5.5"), coarse
and straight top coat. Long hair covers the eyes and face as well
as the backs of the ears. |
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Tail |
Long with long hair and
carried down |
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Head |
Long, strong head |
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Ears |
Small prick ears or slightly
larger drop ears leading to distinctly different looks. |
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Related Breeds |
West Highland White Terrier,
Sealyham Terrier |
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Alternative Names |
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Grooming: |
Long, coarse outer coat and soft, dense under coat requires
regular combing to remove debris and prevent matting. Long hair around
face requires cleaning of mouth and eyes. |
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Exercise requirements: |
Low |
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Aggression: |
The Skye Terrier, for all of its small size and stature can
be aggressive to strangers and to other pets. |
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Temperament: |
The Skye Terrier is affectionate and playful with those it
knows but can be aggressive towards strangers and strange dogs. |
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Owner requirement: |
Firm and strong. |
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Trainability |
Moderate |
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Health concerns: |
Premature closure of the distal radius, one of the long bones
in the lower front leg, leading to a permanent limp or bowed legs.
Skye Terriers that are still growing should not be exercised too
aggressively or be allowed to jump from heights. |
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Environmental
requirements: |
Good tolerance for cold and damp. Small and calm enough
to live in an apartment. |
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Feeding requirements: |
Normal requirement for small dogs to provide good nutrition
and prevent obesity. |
AKC: American Kennel Club USA: Terrier Group since 1887
UKC: United Kennel Club USA: Terrier
CKC: Canadian Kennel Club: Terrier
FCI: Federation Cynologique Internationale: Terriers
ANKC: Australian National Kennel Council: Terriers
KCUK: Kennel Club United Kingdom: Terriers
NZKC: New Zealand Kennel Club: Terriers |
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A relatively rare breed, the Skye Terrier was developed on
the Isle of Skye perhaps as early as the 1300s. They were hunting dogs
used to chase and kill foxes, badgers and otters. Over the centuries a
number of different terriers were called Skye Terriers so their origin is
unclear. The modern variety was a favorite of Queen Victoria in the
mid 1800s. She kept both the drop and prick eared Skye Terriers and
popularized the breed. The most well known of
Skye Terriers is Greyfriar's Bobby, of the drop-eared variety. Bobby
kept daily vigil at his owner's grave for 14 years until his own death.
The statue of Bobby is a perennial visitor's favorite in Edinburgh.
Although it is a small dog with long, silky hair and short
legs, the Skye Terrier is surprisingly tough, sturdy, courageous and,
sometimes, aggressive. Although it is unlikely to hunt badger these
days, the Skye Terrier may hunt rodents. |
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