ADDITIONAL SKYE TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Origin: Isle of Sky, Scotland
Date of Origin: 1800s
Originally used for: Hunt small animals
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: Skye is the oldest Terrier from Scotland dating back to the 16th century and named after the Isle of Skye
in northwestern Scotland. This Terrier was bred by farmers to hunt and eliminate small animals such as foxes, polecats, martens, otters,
and badgers. Their excellent scenting abilities and athletic well muscled bodies enabled them to locate these vermin underground and
remove them from their burrows.
Queen Victoria owned and had a fondness for the Skye Terrier.
The Skye Terrier was first registered with the AKC in 1887
General Appearance: A small low-set powerful Terrier that is longer than tall. The head is long and tapers to a strong and
powerful muzzle ending with a black nose. The medium sized brown eyes are close set. The well feathered ears are carried prick or drop.
If prick, they are medium in size, placed high on the skull. If drop, they are larger in size and set lower on the head hanging flat
against the skull. The body is long and low with a deep chest and oval-shaped ribs. The body is covered in a profuse long and straight
coat with the ears and tail being well feathered and the muzzle bearded.
Height & Weight:
Height 10 inches
Weight 25 pounds
Coat: A double coat with the under-coat being short and woolly and the outer-coat being long, hard and straight. The
hair is parted from the head to the tail and hangs straight down on each side. The ears and tail are well feathered and the
muzzle is bearded.
Color: Black, grey, cream, and fawn all with black points
Grooming needs: Medium - requires regular grooming
Temperament of Breed: Without fear, devoted and intelligent
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, if properly socialized starting at an early age
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium, a short walk everyday is recommended
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Breast cancer, lens Luxation, epiphyseal dysplasia, hemangiosarcoma
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 10-12 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 146
First Registered by the AKC: 1887
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Skye Terrier Club of America
Skye Canada
The Skye Terrier Club of Finland
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