| UK KC Classification |
Terrier |
| Country of Origin |
Great Britain |
| Date of Origin |
1600s |
| Height |
23 - 25 cm (9 - 10 inches) |
| Weight |
8.5 - 10.5 Kgs (19 - 23 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
13 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Skye Terriers are small dogs that are twice as long as they are high. They have long coats that can be black, grey, fawn or cream in colour.
Temperament
Skye Terriers are very loyal and can be "one person" dogs.
Suitability
If you are considering a Skye Terrier as a pet, consider the following points:
They are suitable for urban living
They are not suitable with children
They are suitable for cold climates
They are not easy to obedience train
They usually make good watch dogs
They are content to live and sleep outdoors
Interesting Facts
Perhaps the most famous Skye Terrier is Greyfriar's Bobby. For 14 years following his masters death he sat and kept guard over his grave. There is a statue in the dogs memory that stands near Greyfriar's Church in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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