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Skye Terrier
Small Breed
The Skye Terrier is a sensitive breed that likes to protect its family. It is more serious than some other breeds of terrier and so lends itself to being a good watchdog.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Great Britain
Weight
11kg / 25lbs (standards may vary)
Height
25-26cm / 10in (standards may vary)
Coat
Undercoat is short, soft and woolly with the outercoat hard, straight, flat and long; hair on the head is shorter and veils the forehead and eyes
Markings
Black, dark grey, light grey, fawn and cream. A white spot on the chest can be found
Lifespan
Average, 10-12 years
Loving attention given to it, the Skye Terrier will give just as much back to you. You will never feel alone when you own a Skye Terrier. Happy to play whenever possible, this little bundle of energy can make any day fun.
Temperament
The Skye Terrier is a sensitive, loyal breed whose bravery can be astounding. They are quite a serious breed but love to have attention showered upon them. They have a tendency to be a bit wilful and need training from an early age, although it is not always easy to train this breed. They also need socialisation from an early age to stop them from becoming overly suspicious of strangers as they grow older.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Skye Terrier will provide a lively, happy companion for pretty much anyone. Their long coat is beautiful to the eye and to the touch, and though it does need caring for, the reward is worth the effort.
- Makes a good companion
- A good hunting dog
- Excels as a watchdog
- Adapts well to most climates
- Relatively inactive indoors; good for apartment living
- Does not require trimming or stripping
- Regular grooming is needed
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- A noisy breed
- Requires early socialisation with people and other pet