Skye Terrier

Skye terier

Skye Terrier – front view — Photo: Chris Phutully from Australia, CC BY 2.0, source

Skye Terrier – head — Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Category	Small
Height at withers	25–26 cm

Recognition features

Very long, low body, twice as long as high
Long straight coat falling to both sides; prick or drop ears
Black, grey, fawn or cream, always with black points

Purpose

Old Scottish terrier from the Isle of Skye, long and low; today a show and companion dog.

History

One of the oldest Scottish breeds, once known as the Terrier of the Western Isles. The most famous example was Greyfriars Bobby, who kept watch at his master's grave in Edinburgh from about 1858 until his own death. Most have prick ears but a drop-eared variety exists.

Coat

Double coat: short, soft, woolly undercoat and a long, straight, hard outer coat; black, dark or light grey, fawn or cream with black points.

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