Description: A Skye Terrier has style, elegance and dignity, they are agile and strong with sturdy bone and hard muscle. Twice as long as they are high, covered in a profuse coat that falls straight down either side of the body. The Skye Terrier is an agile yet strong dog who is loving to their family and selected friends. Their motto is remember your friends and never forget your enemies.

Height: 9 - 10 inches
Weight: 19 - 23 lbs.

Colors: Black, dark or light gray, fawn or cream, all with black points.
Coat: Long, hard, straight, flat and free from curl, with a short, close, soft wooly undercoat.

Temperament: The Skye Terrier is loyal, lively.
With Children: Yes, if children are older and well-behaved as they do not liked to be teased.
With Pets: Needs training to accept other pets.
Special Skills: Used to be used to hunt foxes, badgers and otters, today they are a family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Exercise: Regular brushing is needed for the Skye Terrier with a good pin brush or metal comb. Minimal bathing. Keep hair around the eyes and mouth clean, check ears regularly and make sure skin stays clean. Exercise should consist of a short to moderate walk on a daily basis.
Training: Train your Skye Terrier with mutual respect, fairness and consistency. Puppies need to be socialized with human contact away from their siblings.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Low

Activity: Indoors - Low, Outdoors - Medium
Living Environment: Skye Terrier is suitable for apartment living as long as sufficient exercise is given. Quiet home environment is best for a Skye Terrier. They are the happiest if surrounded with human companionship.

Health Issues: Premature closure of distal radius.

Life Span: 12 - 14 Years
Litter Size: 3 - 6

Country of Origin: Scotland
History: Developed in seventeenth century, they are named after their ancient homeland the Isle of Skye which is off the coast of Scotland. Queen Victoria is said to have bred the Skye Terrier dogs in her royal kennels.

First Registered by the AKC: 1887
AKC Group: Terrier Group
Class: Terrier
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC(GB), UKC

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