Breed:
Skye Terrier
Alphabetically:
S
Country:
All
Region:
All
Country of Origin:
Scotland
Color:
Black, Fawn, Light Grey, Blue, Dark Grey
Life Expectancy:
13 – 15 years
Weight:
Male: 16–18 kg, Female: 12–14 kg
Litter Size:
3 - 7 puppies
Hypoallergenic:
No
Ad ID: 171970
The Skye Terrier is among one of the oldest terriers known today. In the early 1600s a Spanish ship wrecked off the island of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides.
The ship had Maltese dogs onboard that survived and mated with the local terriers, resulting in the Skye Terrier breed.
The dogs were used to hunt down vermin, fox and badger that would prey on the farmer's livestock. In the 19th century Queen Victoria took a liking to the breed and the Skye Terrier became very popular for a while, especially among the nobility.
A Skye named "Greyfriars Bobby" was said to have guarded the grave of Constable John Grey, who was his master, for 14 years. Townspeople came and fed him until he died at age 16. A statue was placed in Edinburgh in the dog's honor. The Skye was first exhibited in England in 1864.
The Skye Terrier is a long, low to the ground dog, with the length being twice as long as the height. The head is long tapering to the muzzle with a slight stop.
The nose is black. The teeth meet in a level or scissors bite. The eyes are brown, darker is preferred in the show ring. The symmetrical ears are either erect or dropped (dropped are rare). The tail is long hanging with abundant feathering, pendent and never curled.
Temperament: Fearless, Loyal, Gay, Intelligent, Friendly, Good-tempered
Health Problems: N/N
Related Ads
1
1
1
Sponsored Links
Sponsored
Silkstone, South Yorkshire, S75 4NA
Exhibiting & Breeding Quality Boxers for over 50 years. We have 12 UK Champions & 8 Overseas Champions (Hong Kong, South Africa, Malta, USA, Australia & The Philippines) Including an Australian Supreme Champion and Australia's Top Boxer 2013 & 2014.
Sponsored
Pexall Rd, Macclesfield SK11 9HZ
Pexswillow Dogs offers more than 40 years’ experience in breeding healthy dogs of all sizes. We are breeders of Yorkshire Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Labradors, Cockerpoos and Labradoodles Yorkshire Terrier x Chihuahua based in Macclesfield.
VIP Ads
This website may use cookies. For more information on how they are used and how to disable them see our Privacy Policy.
