Skye Terrier

The Skye Terrier originated on the Isle of Skye in the Hebrides and is, despite its beautiful appearance, a relentless fighter if aroused. It is not a vicious dog but tends to give total trust and devotion to its owner and has little time for strangers. Considerable care has to be given to the grooming of this breed. If given the chance it is a valiant hunter, having been bred to hunt fox, otter and badger.

Origin and history

The Skye Terrier is a legend - not only in Scotland but throughout the world - because of the tale of 'Greyfriars Bobby', whose statue stands near Greyfriars churchyard. Edinburgh. Following his master's death, 'Bobby' would each day for the next 14 years visit the cafe that he had frequented with his master. There he would be given a bun before retracing his steps to his master's grave where he spent his days until his own death from old age. The statue was later erected in his memory. The Skye evolved from the small earth dogs kept in Scotland to hunt foxes, badgers and other vermin. Although the Cairn and other breeds existed in the Highlands, it would seem that the Skye owes its appearance to no one, although the Highland terriers in early days were not separate breeds.

Skye Terrier Puppies

Good points

• Beautiful in appearance
• Pleasant disposition
• Patient

Take heed

• Needs plenty of grooming
• Does not take kindly to strangers

Size

Height Win (25cm), total length 41112in (105cm), weight 251b (11.3kg); bitch slightly smaller.

Exercise

It would be unfair to buy this gay. Little bread purely as fashionable accessory, for it is tireless and enjoys nothing better than a long country walk and romp in fresh air.

Skye Terrier Information

Colour

Dark or light grey, fawn, cream or black, with black points. In fact, any self colour allowing shading of the same colour and lighter under-coat, so long as the nose and ears are black. A small white spot on the chest allowed.

Head and skull

Head long with powerful jaws. Nose black.

Tail

When hanging, upper part pendulous and lower half thrown back in a curve. When raised, a prolongation of the incline of the back, not rising or curling up.

Feet

Large and pointing forward.

Skye Terrier Grooming & Feeding

Grooming

The Skye should be brushed frequently and combed once a week with a wide-toothed comb. Incidentally, the coat does not reach its full beauty until the third year

Feeding

Recommended would be 13-200z (369-587g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 11/2-3 cupfuls of a dry, complete food, mixed in the proportion of 1 cup of feed to 112 cup of hot or cold water.

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